Why I Really Enjoyed The Ped Rx

I have graciously been given the opportunity to broaden my horizons and learn a variety of practices in the pharmaceutical environment. Since the October of 2017 I have been employed at Hoey Apothecary under the care and teaching of many pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. At Hoey Apothecary I work as a pharmacy assistant, and only because of the Youth Apprenticeship Program that Monona Grove High School has offered to it’s students. During my time in the program I having developed a variety of skills and learned the inner works of the cooperation between the technicians and pharmacists. Specifically as an assistant, I am tasked with the responsibilities of; ensuring that the patients are receiving the correct prescription, at the right time,

My strongest impetus for the study of this major is pegged on the personal urge to improve the lives and health of those around me. I would only be able to serve the health of others when I am fully acquainted with the knowledge of pharmacy, which to me is one of the noblest professions. I am deeply concerned about the welfare of others. My experiences, especially as I visit hospitals form a significant part in influencing my choice to study pharmacy. At one point, I felt very bad when a pharmacist in a hospital I had visited was very indolent in serving a patient. All human beings would feel adored and valued when they are given appropriate attention in regard to their health. The health profession has a mission geared towards safeguarding people's health and that mission is perfectly in sync with my desires. I want to be exceptional, to do my best in caring for people, and attend to their interest to the best of my knowledge. I admire nourishing hope to desolate patients and always give them a reason to

As future pharmacists, we are going to face with not only the medications but also the patients, which the former ones are our tools while the latter ones are the people we use correct tools to care about. We are required to combine our pharmacy knowledge among medications with patients’ different health conditions to create the patient-centered care and provide the best outcomes. However, this care trend is in transition now, from professional-orientated to patient-centered.

When doctors prescribe medication for their patients, a local retail pharmacy is most likely to be utilized to fill the order. However, there is a growing population of older Americans that are no longer able to live independently and must reside in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. In order for this vulnerable population to receive their medications, a different kind of pharmacy is needed, these are known as LTC, long term care pharmacies. Within these specialized pharmacies there are highly trained employees called CPhTs, certified pharmacy technicians who are overseen by state licensed

During the two and a half years of my pharmacy journey, I have been thinking what can a pharmacist do within the healthcare interprofessional team to better help the patients in order to achieve the best health outcome. I work in a clinic as well as inpatient pharmacy, additionally, I had my rotations at CVS and Regions Hospital. all these experiences shape my version of the pharmacists at different settings. Therefore, in various pharmacy settings, pharmacists can work differently with the whole healthcare team. The recent PED-Rx events inspired me how important pharmacists can play roles in when working in a team.

The contribution of pharmacists in a clinical setting and community pharmacy is significant that the workforce benefit from. When the workforce understands their medications and complies with the prescribed treatment plans the work center becomes healthy and the potential of increased productivity becomes a realistic and profitable proposition for the organization. When the workforce takes advantage of the healthcare services the pharmacists provide in a community and clinical pharmacies productivity and profit are at high potential reality.

I am seeking the prospect to hone my knowledge under the mentorship of preceptors who are dedicated to teaching and molding their residents into capable, independent clinicians. The setting of the program in a teaching hospital along with the program structure, wide array of elective rotations and the flexibility to tailor them based on personal interests, and the opportunity to precept pharmacy students offers a diverse and comprehensive experience. The Methodist Dallas PGY-1 residency program encompasses areas in which I have great interest such as internal medicine, ambulatory care, infectious diseases, pharmacy administration, and transitions of care. This program offers autonomy in a challenging yet supportive environment, which will enable me to advance as a clinician and develop high quality patient care

As the first generation in my family to go to college I learned the importance of education. I graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelors in Science and an Environment Certificate. I became intregted by pharmacy when I started to spent countless hours at a hospital watching my grandfather go in and out of surgeries and treatments for cancer. Seeing the different medication being handed to him inspired me to understand biological and chemical processes that happened. A Pharmacists, role is to aim to help patients treat illness by introducing new developed treatment of medicines with a range of patients. I began to take special interest in memorizing all my grandfather’s medications and how practical and clinical aspect pharmacy worked.

One of the most important responsibilities of a pharmacist—whether in a hospital or community setting—is to help people. I was able to observe this critical factor portrayed by my clinical instructors at both St. Francis and at Walgreens. All the pharmacists I worked with during those two weeks displayed a genuine desire to improve their patients’ quality of life by ensuring no drug-drug interactions were present and asking questions about medication histories. I felt humbled and gratified being able to contribute in a minor way when providing

This summer I was able to do my IPPE hours at Kroger Pharmacy in Findlay, OH with Dr. Alison Mosler. This was my first experience working in a pharmacy, so I was very excited to learn everything I could about community pharmacy. From shadowing a pharmacist in my first semester, I gained a basic understanding of the process of filling a prescription. Through this experience, I was able to shadow at each work station and work hands-on at production and some at drop-off. Furthermore, I participated in activities like taking a phone-in prescription, testing my blood glucose levels, and transferring a prescription.

A pharmacy is considered a chain community pharmacy when there are multiple stores of the same brand (Chain Community Pharmacy, 2013). In this particular field of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist can manage the pharmacy or work as a staff member. The pharmacy manager will be in charge of the staff and other different services that will allow the pharmacy to operate smoothly. In comparison to Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, Community Pharmacists experience many of the same encounters with direct patient care being the main one. Pharmacists that work in a chain community pharmacy are also interacting and building long-term relationships with their patients. However, this medicine field can be demanding, leading to stressful situations at times (Chain Community Pharmacy, 2013). If one can't handle demanding atmospheres, then this particular career pathway might not be for

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When I decided a few years ago that I was going to become a pharmacist, the reason why I made that decision was because I wanted to make a difference in the life of every patient I come across. Dr Jacobsen reiterated this idea in his speech when he talked about his reason for having a specialized residency in primary care which is equivalent to today’s post graduate year two (PGY2) program. Patient centered care approach is an immense way of advancing patients health outcome by a healthcare provider.

Importantly, we were required to do our service activities at Walgreen pharmacies in groups of 2. Given each student utilizes unique communication method to approach patients, working as team during our service activities at Walgreens pharmacies provided us a great opportunity to learn from each other. Furthermore, OTC labs and community service activities at Walgreens pharmacies provided us an exceptional opportunity to understand the professional functions of the pharmacist in community settings and begin to develop critical thinking skills for providing pharmaceutical care in community practice. Also, It helped us demonstrate the characteristics of a professional in practice-related activities. It was also a great opportunities to lean how to use community resources to provide essential services. Moreover, community service activities at the Walgreens pharmacies allowed us to apply what we have learned during OTC course, for example, medication/disease counseling, optimization of medication use, issues related to nutrient-medication

I have always had a passion for community pharmacy, and I am particularly intrigued by the positive impact community pharmacists have due to their readily accessibility to the public. A community residency provides postgraduate training that enables residents to achieve their professional goals, become a leader within the profession, provide compassionate patient care and contribute to the advancement of healthcare.