melanalyus
Cathlete
Just curious!
~Melanie~
Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
~Melanie~
Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
Are there any other Catheite pharmacists out there?
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Joannafit
Cathlete
Hi Melanie
I am not a pharmacist..yet....I have been an RN for 17 years, and as my child continues to grow up, I am seriously considering it. It would be a long haul, as I will have to repeat chemistry, biology etc. The good news it I will not be starting from scratch, with no medical background or knowledge.
I love biochemistry and medical physiology. What scares me the most is the pre pharmacy requirements of physics and calculus!! I've taken a few classes towards a nurse practitioner, and I am not really interested. My current job is Quality Improvement in a hospital, and I work closely with the pharmacy dept in various projects as well as chart audits for medical errors. They have been very encouraging in my dream of being a pharmaist.
I always had the dream, but once being an immature 18 year old, I saw that I could be a nurse much faster, and that meant freedom, a new car, apt, travel etc!! If you have any advice,I would appreciate it!!
I am not a pharmacist..yet....I have been an RN for 17 years, and as my child continues to grow up, I am seriously considering it. It would be a long haul, as I will have to repeat chemistry, biology etc. The good news it I will not be starting from scratch, with no medical background or knowledge.
I love biochemistry and medical physiology. What scares me the most is the pre pharmacy requirements of physics and calculus!! I've taken a few classes towards a nurse practitioner, and I am not really interested. My current job is Quality Improvement in a hospital, and I work closely with the pharmacy dept in various projects as well as chart audits for medical errors. They have been very encouraging in my dream of being a pharmaist.
I always had the dream, but once being an immature 18 year old, I saw that I could be a nurse much faster, and that meant freedom, a new car, apt, travel etc!! If you have any advice,I would appreciate it!!
Joanna,
I think you should go for it!! Dont be scared about anything-if you want it bad enough you can do it. Its a great job that is in demand ANYWHERE!! You can go anywhere and you can even get some jobs at 9-5 M-F. I always wanted to be a nurse but I looooooove being a pharmacy tech. Its not the best pay but for me its a very rewarding experience and I very much love all the aspects of the job.
Good Luck
Lisa
P.S. There is a college here in arizona where you can complete the pharmacy degree in 3 years. If you have undergrad work and you get into the school its 3 years yearround-no breaks its called Midwestern University and its in Arizona.
Take care,
Lisa
I think you should go for it!! Dont be scared about anything-if you want it bad enough you can do it. Its a great job that is in demand ANYWHERE!! You can go anywhere and you can even get some jobs at 9-5 M-F. I always wanted to be a nurse but I looooooove being a pharmacy tech. Its not the best pay but for me its a very rewarding experience and I very much love all the aspects of the job.
Good Luck
Lisa
P.S. There is a college here in arizona where you can complete the pharmacy degree in 3 years. If you have undergrad work and you get into the school its 3 years yearround-no breaks its called Midwestern University and its in Arizona.
Take care,
Lisa
melanalyus
Cathlete
LOVE my job!!! I'd recommend it to just about anyone. 
It was a long haul, took me 9.5 year (5.5 years for BS degree and 4 years for PharmD degree) but totally worth it!
I'll help you anyway I can, just ask!!!
~Melanie~
Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
It was a long haul, took me 9.5 year (5.5 years for BS degree and 4 years for PharmD degree) but totally worth it!
I'll help you anyway I can, just ask!!!
~Melanie~
Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
sunnydelite
Cathlete
Hey Melanie,
I am no pharmacist, lol. Just wanted to say HI!!! haven't seen you in awhile. how are the kiddos doing?
I am no pharmacist, lol. Just wanted to say HI!!! haven't seen you in awhile. how are the kiddos doing?