a career I believe is perfect for me and will allow me to be challenged and grow but also sustain any future financial needs. Indeed, I believe that a degree in pharmacy is the best path I can pursue in my lifetime. I have contemplated pharmacy since the beginning of high school; however, I did not solidified my choice until my
derived from the word ‘drug’ in Modern Greek, which is also a part of pharmacology is a branch of medicine and biology that is concerned with the study of drug action. A drug can be broadly defined as a man-made, endogenous or natural substance. Pharmacy is the techniques and science of preparing and dispensing the drugs studied, and created by pharmacologists. It connects chemical science with health studies to ensure effective, but safe use of pharmaceutical drugs. Drugs and medication play a vital
Instructional Problem When studying to pass the pharmacy technician national certification exam, students (generally uncertified technicians working in a retail setting) struggle the most with pharmacy calculations. Students need to learn how to quickly and accurately calculate drip rates for IV’s, dosage calculations for children and adults, concentration percentages, dilution amounts, body surface area, alligation, business math, and days’ supply. Pharmacy technicians prepare medications that are administered
In order to do so, pharmacists should master those skills and most importantly their communication skills. Having work experience or cooperative education provides students the opportunity to discover career options in the future, exposure to the working environment and grow abilities to master those skills and advance a career. Doing a variety of
Pharmacy Pharmacists serve patients by providing information and advice on well-being. They also supply medication to patients in need of a better health. A qualified pharmacist must go through a certain amount and type of schooling to obtain certain degrees; these degrees will make an individual eligible to become a qualified pharmacist. Many colleges and universities across the United States offer great schooling to be part of this profession. There are many reasons for people to join
also studied Italian History and Literature. Throughout my education, English has been one of the languages I studied and this has helped me develop my spoken and written English skills. Since I was in Italy, I developed the interest in studying Pharmacy. What really intrigued me about this course was how the combination of different substances can create a medicine
successfully completed the Allied Health 033 course at West Los Angeles College (enclosed number 3 please find the transcript reflecting my final course grade). The course enabled me to master comprehensive set of medical vocabulary, expanded and reinforced my core medical knowledge, which builds a foundation for success in the pharmacy curriculum. Beginning with Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and root words, the course improved my understanding of anatomy, as well as the function of the major body systems
understand how and what forms of communication best fit for your practice setting. To name a few simple and appropriate gestures, patient counseling, verbal and non-verbal all play vital roles in forming quality relationships and understanding of the pharmacy world around us. What we are trying to say is not always what the listeners hears. It is important to be as clear and precise with your answers as possible and it up to both parties to speak up if further explanation need be obtained. They say
for years and being unhappy with it. If a person like the job they do then it is not work, because finding satisfaction out of a job can bring great happiness. Some suggested jobs or career titles that I choose was Social worker, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Marketing, and Medical Assistant. The first career I chose was Social Worker, the degree needed for that is a master’s degree and it will take a minimum
“Critical thinking in nursing is an essential component of professional accountability and quality nursing care” (Masters, 2017, p. 217). Nurses apply critical thinking by using their intellectual reasoning to prevent unsafe practice. It allows nurses to study and interpret the data appropriately to make a judgement about the patient’s condition or the achievement of a particular outcome. The ability for nurses to critically think enhances the coordination of patient care by developing and applying
that has direct authority over specialty pharmacies and they don't do a very good job in regulating them. Since the FDA tests whether a drug is safe before letting the public use it, I think that it would be very beneficial for the public if it also regulated specialty pharmacies. If that was the case, the lethal medicine that caused the meningitis outbreak may not have been able to be given to the public. The article also noted that specialty pharmacies such as the NECC shipped over 17,600 doses
does it take long to get a pill in the market? What is that cures the most life threatening diseases? Answer to all my questions were addressed profoundly by the professors of The Erode College of Pharmacy & Research Institute, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical university where I completed y Bachelor of Pharmacy in the year 2010. At undergraduate level, my interests became more focused. We are taught nearly twenty five subjects over four years by
Personal Statement and Declaration Work and Voluntary Experience Work Britannia Pharmacy Working at Britannia Pharmacy has advanced my knowledge in mental health and different physical health disorders which have reinforced my interests in healthcare. I was able to assist patients when they required medication or just advise on specific medications that they are taking. The knowledge that I have gained from the various types of medications given, has increased my awareness regarding the various
Career Report - Pharmacist and Physician Over the past few weeks I have been researching my interests, values, and goals. Throughout this research a lot of things that were already evident to me, were proven for a fact. My interests included researching different aspects of science and data analysis. Analysis has always been a big part of my life because I analyze everything. My values have been proven to be centered toward helping people and being around people. These interests and values are
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identified errors. This may allow both programs some additional time without incurring major expense while reducing errors and costs. A comprehensive technology package that includes CPOE, electronic medication administration records, automated pharmacy systems, bar coding, and computerized discharge instructions, and Smart IV pumps should be explored as this may be the most cost effective approach. Critical error areas must be identified early and addressed. Adequate time and resources must be
coming from an Indian background, I am the first from my family to have studied at a Masters level; thus it has been a breakthrough for my family and I. My motivation to become a physician associate arose while working at Britannia pharmacy. The relationship and the connections
administrative tasks, Complete insurance forms and work with insurance companies to be sure that patients get the medicine they need, Teach other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients, and lastly oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists training."() Some pharmacists participate in compounding, where they create medications by mixing ingredients themselves. Pharmacists tha... ... middle of paper ... ...s completely in the patients hands to do the right
This paper explores the self-proclaimed pharmacy in all of North America, known as Walgreens. This paper will go over what made Walgreens the top pharmacy by diving into How technology has helped and improved the company as a whole, the development of the company 3 years prior to 2016 as well as the SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats) analysis of the company. Walgreens in the beginning was just an ordinary neighborhood pharmacy that provided goods like first aid, cosmetics, health
The Committee will assure all codes are in compliance with the CMS and other reimbursement agencies. The Charge Description Master Committee will also make changes to the system as changes to the facilities procedures and equipment are upgraded. Department managers must be able to communicate well with staff and keep them informed with all changes in the Charge Description Master. (LaTour et al., 2013, p.