Pharmacy technician

outpatient and inpatient pharmacy compounding, mixing and dispensing medications. I was offered a position in inpatient pharmacy shortly after my externship. I have requested to be trained in several areas of the pharmacy in order to be as versatile in pharmacy as possible. I can now work in the chemotherapy, narcotic, unit dose, intravenous, and pediatric areas of the hospital. I will continue to expand my knowledge and experience in order to be the best pharmacy technician and future…

As a result, I had become fascinated with the way a pharmacy functioned that I immediately decided to take a step up the ladder by obtaining a technician trainee certification. Working at this pharmacy had generated a turning point in my life. After almost working two years at this retail pharmacy, I had convinced myself that I wanted to pursue a career as a pharmacist. What better way to aid people than by providing them…

It’s Christmas break of 2005, and my family was taking our annual road trip to California. Things were going as planned until my father felt this incessant itch on his hands. So, after the trip, he decided to get blood work done to make sure it wasn’t the poison ivy he was suspecting. Turns out, it was something far worse. In November, 2005, my father was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Since then, his fight for cancer was a constant uphill battle. Every day, it seemed to get more and…

I have selected pharmacy as my career because I have a sincere interest in the field of study, a desire to help people, and a drive to overcome challenges. I have always been very interested in science, especially in chemistry and biology. As I took courses to fulfill degree requirements I found that organic chemistry, microbiology, cell structure, and many other courses fascinated me as well as challenged me. I began to look into careers in which I could continue studying these subjects and use…

the following second drug? To be a part of this profession originated greatly from self interest in learning more about pharmacology and medicinal chemistry. I wish to provide research in a clinical setting and direct patient care. I believe the pharmacy profession is not just a four year commitment to the program, but a life term commitment and my…

My Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) was done at Walgreens. Founded in the year 1901 by Charles Rudolph Walgreen, Walgreens is one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S., with more than 8,000 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Known for its “At the Corner of Happy and Healthy” motto, Walgreens maintains its leadership by offering its customers ultimate convenience, earned loyalty, as well as extraordinary customer and…

improving their health. The pharmacy field is an amazing field simply because there are so many different areas you can work in as a pharmacist. The drug store down the street is not the only…

My love for the field of pharmacy did not come overnight. Instead, it slowly blossomed as I grew and explored the healthcare field. As a child I grew up making frequent visits to hospitals, which exposed me to healthcare early on. I became enthralled by the compassion and selflessness that healthcare providers exhibited while treating the sick and even myself. I was even more intrigued by the vaccinations and medications used to treat or prevent multiple illnesses. I wondered, “what are they be…

I was introduced into the pharmacy setting by being a part of a health science program in high school, and every week I would go to Walgreen’s pharmacy for training to become a certified pharmacy technician. After getting used to the college environment, I decided to volunteer at St. Joseph’s Pharmacy during my second semester of my freshmen year. The time that I spent at St. Joseph’s pharmacy helped me find my interests and skills in this profession and has motivated me to become a dependable…

Kroger health screening for my first IPPE’s rotation. Doctor Depen, my preceptor was very welcoming and he introduced me to the other associates as their pharmacy intern for at least the next approximately four months. He went ahead to asses my prior knowledge in retail pharmacy by asking me what experience I bring on board. Being a pharmacy technician at Walmart for four years was enough for him to jump me straight to simple identification of medications and their therapeutic indication. He…