Podcasts about naplex

The lack of urgency with preparing for the NAPLEX and MPJE always bothered me. It's like here's the one thing that if you don't pass, you don't work, and students are completing APPE requirements instead of getting deep into their preparation. In this episode, I talk about how NAPLEX pass rates which were in the high 90s in 2009 are now in the high 70s. Only 1554 students last year graduated from a school of pharmacy with a pass rate in the 90s. Make sure you prepare early and often for the NAPLEX. I reference a pharmacology review course here: https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile and that TLDRPharmacy has some great MPJE materials.   

My wife and I matched in the old scramble (which is now more organized as Phase II) but 15 years later she is in an ambulatory care clinical position and I have been teaching in college for that same time, both jobs we love. In this episode, I talk about the importance of mentors and how those residencies available in the scramble can lead to an excellent career that is very work/life balance excellent as well.  Need help preparing for the NAPLEX, check out my online self paced pharmacology course here  https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile  

Welcome to Part 2 of our special collaboration between the Men's Health Unscripted Podcast and The New Capsule Rx Podcast, hosted by the amazing Jovin Lezeau. As pharmacists, we really appreciate Jovin's commitment to helping students tackle tough academic and professional challenges, from mastering the NAPLEX to navigating residency and beyond.Get ready for another round of laughs and deep dives into men's health in this episode. We kick things off with a good chuckle and then dive straight into the important topic of Daddy Juice and how it affects men's health. Join us as we continue our chat with Cam, a nuclear pharmacist making waves, and Patrick, a passionate healthcare advocate, pharmacist, and entrepreneur. They share some real gems of insight, inspiration, and advice that any pharmacist, whether just starting out or seasoned, can benefit from.From Cam's nuclear pharmacy expertise to Patrick's wide-ranging contributions to healthcare, there's a ton of wisdom and inspiration packed into this conversation. We'll keep exploring the fascinating world where pharmacy, entrepreneurship, and advocacy intersect, uncovering the stories of two individuals driven to make a difference in healthcare.Don't miss out on this episode filled with laughter and crucial insights! Check out Jovin's Show here: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CapsuleProduction/ IG: @new_capsulerxpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUirIdAFI6YLeM0EM9m9hgw Podcast: https://capsuleproduction1.podbean.com/ Find us: www.menshealthunscripted.com IG: @menshealthunscripted TikTok: menshealth_unscripted YouTube: @menshealthunscripted --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menshealthunscripted/support

Welcome to a special collaboration between the Men's Health Unscripted Podcast and The New Capsule Rx Podcast, hosted by the esteemed Jovin Lezeau. As pharmacists, we deeply value Jovin's dedication to supporting students through their toughest academic and professional challenges, from acing the NAPLEX to navigating the complexities of residency and beyond. In this 2 part episode, Jovin sits down with Cam, a trailblazing nuclear pharmacist, and Patrick, a passionate healthcare advocate, pharmacist, and entrepreneur. Together, they delve into the unique journeys and career paths that have shaped their roles in the pharmacy world. From Cam's expertise in nuclear pharmacy to Patrick's multifaceted contributions to healthcare, this conversation offers insights, inspiration, and invaluable advice for aspiring pharmacists and seasoned professionals alike. Tune in as we explore the intersection of pharmacy, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, and discover the stories behind two individuals dedicated to making a difference in the world of healthcare. Check out Jovin's Show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capsulerx-podcast/id1368795770 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menshealthunscripted/support

Think journal clubs are a heavy lift? That they can't be done in a small pharmacy environment? Worried that you don't have enough statistical savvy? Listen to this episode and you'll discover how journal clubs can be incorporated into just about any setting with some simple strategies. The value they bring is immense - NAPLEX preparation for graduating students, expanded clinical knowledge for the learner and staff, the development of confidence and communication skills in your students and residents, and much more.In this episode, I talked with Dr. Valerie Coppenrath, a drug information guru and preceptor for both residents and students. She shares some background on the concept, and also provides us with some practical strategies for taking a more intentional approach to supporting our students and residents in their own professional identity journey. And who knows, maybe we'll learn a little about ourselves along the way as well. Kathy Schott, PhDVice President, Education & OperationsCEimpactValerie Coppenrath, PharmDAssociate Professor of Pharmacy PracticeMassachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesGet CE: CLICK HERE TO CPE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE!CPE InformationLearning ObjectivesAt the end of this course, preceptors will be able to:1. Discuss the advantages and challenges with conducting a journal club in a range of pharmacy settings. 2. List strategies for effective journal club selection.3. Describe strategies for overcoming barriers associated with setting up a successful journal club. 0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-342-H99-PInitial release date: 10/18/2023Expiration date: 10/18/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.The speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.This program has been:Approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors.Reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs and has been designated as preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors.Want more information on this and related topics?Mastering Journal Club Facilitation: A Toolkit for Engaging LearnersThis comprehensive collection of resources, tools, and best practice tips has been designed to help you facilitate an organized, effective, and engaging journal club experience, regardless of where you practice.Journal Club Toolkit for LearnersA companion to the toolkit for preceptors, this robust resource provides residents and students with checklists, templates, guidance on journal selection, and much more.Biostatistics RefresherThis course provides a crash course review in statistics to help you evaluate the literature and communicate its implications to providers and patients.As always, be sure to check out the full library of courses available for preceptors on the CEimpact website. Be sure to ask your experiential program director if you are a member so that you can access it all for Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramDownload the CEimpact App for Free Continuing Education + so much more!

In this episode, we discuss fundamentals associated with introductory pharmaceutical chemistry ideas. Definitely an episode worth listening to! --- -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions.

In this episode, episode 4A , we go back to the basics and discuss fundamental ideas, that support an understanding of pharmacy ideas using the format of a phenomenal audio experience. Definitely an episode worth listening to! -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions. -- The views in this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

In this episode, episode 3C, we go back to the basics and discuss fundamental ideas, that support an understanding of pharmacy ideas using the format of a telephone conversation. Definitely an episode worth listening to! -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions. -- The views in this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

In this episode, episode 3B, we go back to the basics and discuss fundamental ideas, that support and understanding of structure and function, pharmacology and basic pharmaco-therapeutic ideas in biological systems, as a lyrical verse. Definitely an episode worth listening to! -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions. -- The views in this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

In this episode, episode 3A, we go back to the basics and discuss fundamental ideas, that support and understanding of structure and function in biological systems. Definitely an episode worth listening to! -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions.

In this episode, episode 2B, we combine review notes and summative points that stood out to our team, and highlight them in these episodes concerning NAPLEX preparation, and we aimed to do it creatively. Note: Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions.

In this episode, 2A we produce audio that is reflective of some of the professional initiatives and endeavors of one of the leaders of our Podcasting Group. We highlight in this episode early fundamentals that he found significant, as he studies in Pharmacy School and aims and strategizes for NAPLEX Success. -- Note: The purpose of these episodes- Not at all, in any way, shape, form or intention, for medical advice or medical suggestions. Its sole intention is to provide support, for peer pharmacists in training or those interested in pharmacy concepts, in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Not at all, in any way, shape, form or intention, medical advice, or for medical suggestions. See your local, state and board certified, physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions.

In this episode, we produce audio that is reflective of some of the professional initiatives and endeavors of one of the leaders of our Podcasting Group. We highlight in this episode early fundamentals that he found significant, as he studies in Pharmacy School and aims and strategizes for NAPLEX Success. -- Note: The purpose of these episodes- Not at all, in any way, shape, form or intention, for medical advice or medical suggestions. Its sole intention is to provide support, for peer pharmacists in training or those interested in pharmacy concepts, in educational and intellectual stimulating ways. Not at all, in any way, shape, form or intention, medical advice, or for medical suggestions. See your local, state and board certified, physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions.

It can cost you thousands of dollars if you fail the MPJE or NAPLEX and while residents would not lose pay, they could lose their residency placement. In this episode, Jerri Sanger, a P4 at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy shares her advice regarding studying for the NAPLEX.  Want to check out a pharmacology review course, head to https://residency.teachable.com/ 

In episode 90 of the pharmaceutical calculations podcast, we will take a look at 11 practice questions and show how to solve them. I also explain why the correct answer is the best answer. This is a great way to test your understanding and get some extra practice before taking the exam!This episode was originally broadcast as a video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasyAdditional Resources for Practice:Pharmaceutical Calculations: 1001 Questions with Answers: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/pharmaceutical-calculations-1001-questions-answers/NAPLEX Question Bank: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/gold-membership/Join Our Social Media Community:Website: http://www.rxcalculations.comForum: https://forum.rxcalculations.com/Facebook: https://www.facebbook.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationsTwitter: https://twitter.com/RxCalculationsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxcalculationsYouTube: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasyAbout RxCalculations: RxCalculations helps you master pharmaceutical calculations. We make it so you never have to worry about failing an exam or compromising patient safety because of a calculations error. RxCalculations is a leading global educational service platform focused on developing top quality pharmaceutical calculations products to help prospective pharmacists and health care professionals all over the world resolve one of the biggest challenges related to their profession.Our top quality products include affordable courses, personal consults, books, video tutorials, timed quizzes and apps designed to make you an expert in solving any pharmaceutical calculations question. We also have the largest pharmaceutical calculations online question bank which has over 1000 questions covering every important calculations topic as well as step-by-step video solutions. With all these resources at your disposal we have all you need to not only master pharmacy calculations but ace every test as well as passing your board exams.

On this brief episode, Jovin provides a public service announcement to all recent pharmacy graduates. CapsuleRx Podcast wants to inform you that we are still available to help! We understand how challenging this process can be and with our coaching, guidance, and feedback you will feel more confident in passing your upcoming licensure exams! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

NAPLEX Link: https://www.memorizingpharm.com/ MPJE Link: https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/mpje-resources Passing the NAPLEX and MPJE is often a situation where you wonder how the time passed so fast and if you are prepared. In this episode, I go over several tips to get you through the exams.

On this week's episode, Jovin provides 5 tips on how to successfully pass the NAPLEX on the first try!   If you are interested in our NAPLEX tutoring service or any of our career services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this brief episode, Jovin provides insight on what you should focus on RIGHT NOW as a current P1, P2, P3, P4, or resident/pharmacist to prepare you for the upcoming year. Please tune in to hear his thoughts on what you can do now to stand out and attain the pharmacy career you desire.  As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this brief episode, Jovin provides insight on how he overcame challenges in his pharmacy career by undergoing a mindset shift.  As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

Pharmacology Course: https://residency.teachable.com/ NAPLEX Pass Rates start at 21% and average out at 80% and MPJE Pass Rates start at 25% and average out at 77%. While it may not be fair, RPDs would do well to at least ask how your NAPLEX and MPJE preparation is coming along and I make a recommendation that RPDs should bring their cohorts together in an MPJE group to learn the laws as failing either can be disastrous. If you are going to the VA, get licensed in Idaho so there is zero chance you will fail the MPJE. 

This week on Pharm5: Adult Immunization Schedule 2023 Pediatric Immunization Schedule 2023 Rapid acting antidepressant, Zuranolone 2022 NAPLEX/MPJE Pass Rates State of the Union Address Connect with us! Listen to our podcast: Pharm5 Follow us on Twitter: @LizHearnPharmD References: Murthy N, Wodi AP, Cineas S, Ault KA. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, United States, 2023. https://doi.org/10.7326/M23-0041. Ann Int Med. 2023. The 5 biggest changes in the 2023 adult vaccine schedules. Medscape. http://bit.ly/40WmmX5. Published February 9, 2023. Accessed February 9, 2023. Committee on Infectious Diseases. Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-061029. Pediatrics. 2023. Swift D. AAP approves 2023 Child and adolescent immunization schedule. Medscape. http://bit.ly/3RMFhPD. Published February 9, 2023. Accessed February 9, 2023. Biogen and Sage Therapeutics announce FDA accepts filing of New Drug Application and grants priority review of Zuranolone in the treatment of major depressive disorder and postpartum depression. Biogen. http://bit.ly/3HR6pbB. Accessed February 9, 2023. Data & Research. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. http://bit.ly/40W5qQv. Accessed February 9, 2023. Aislinn Antrim E. State of the union address focuses on affordable health care, cost of insulin. Pharmacy Times. http://bit.ly/3jPc4qT. Published February 8, 2023. Accessed February 9, 2023. Full 2023 President Biden State of the Union Annotated and fact checked. CNN. http://bit.ly/3YlJs7w. Accessed February 9, 2023.

On this episode, Jovin provides advice on which websites to use to find a job, when is the best time to apply for jobs, which career paths to look into as a student, and interesting statistics on the 10-year job growth of pharmacy! As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include:  mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this brief episode, Jovin provides advice on how to structure your letter of intent for residency applications! As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices. Thank you for all the love and support in 2022! We're excited to branch out and go even further in 2023. Happy New Year everyone!

On this week's episode, Jovin briefly provides 5 quick tips that you can implement right now to help you obtain the residency and fellowship interview you want!   CapsuleRx Podcast will be starting new services this month! These services include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG or you can check out the interest form below @ tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices. PS: Please go follow our new IG page @new_capsulerxpodcast. Unfortunately, we got locked out of our previous IG account and will now transition all posts to this new account! Thank you for all the love and support in 2022! We're excited to branch out and go even further in 2023! :)

Thanks to members of Phi Delta Chi's Delta Beta Chapter for creating this episode - Angelica Okinda, Nihitha Nukala, Shannyn Gilchrist-Oates, Hunter Kieltyka, Sydney Thompson, Dylan J. McNutt, Kristopher S. Ingram, Rebecca Nelson, and Emmanuel Rodivera! This week on Pharm5: Glaspie v. NABP Chlorthalidone not superior to HCTZ Krazati (adagrasib) FDA approval ASHP reports 20 states prescribing OCP Federal COVID-19 vaccine funding ends Connect with us! Listen to our podcast: Pharm5 Follow us on Twitter: @LizHearnPharmD References: Ludens ZD, Glaspie E. In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Class Action. https://bit.ly/3V7VhM5. Published November 19, 2022. Accessed December 15, 2022. @NABP. As you may have heard, 220 candidates who took the NAPLEX between July 30th and October 26th received incorrect exam results. https://bit.ly/3UXHfN3. Posted November 10, 2022. Accessed December 15, 2022. Ishani A, Leatherman SM, Woods P, et al. Design of a pragmatic clinical trial embedded in the Electronic Health Record: The VA's diuretic comparison project. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2022;116:106754. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2022.106754 Flack JM, Sica DA, Nesbitt S. Chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide as the preferred diuretic. Hypertension. 2011;57(4):665-666. doi:10.1161/hypertensionaha.110.164566 Ishani A, Cushman WC, Leatherman SM, Lew RA, et al. Chlorthalidone vs. Hydrochlorothiazide for Hypertension–Cardiovascular Events. 10.1056/NEJMoa2212270. FDA grants accelerated approval to Adagrasib for Kras-G12C-mutated NSCLC. Pharmacy Times. https://bit.ly/3YvCRI8. Published December 13, 2022. Accessed December 15, 2022. Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states. https://bit.ly/3HGMYUI. Published December 5, 2022. Accessed December 15, 2022. Contraception. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://bit.ly/3BGTRl7. Published November 1, 2022. Accessed December 15, 2022. Pharmacist prescribing: Hormonal contraceptives. https://bit.ly/3hqbHSx. Published December 6, 2022. Accessed December 15, 2022. Stephenson J. US COVID-19 Vaccine Costs Expected to Soar if Funding for Federal Program Ends. JAMA Health Forum. 2022;3(12):e225376. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.5376 Artiga S, Tolbert J, Kates J, Rudowitz R. Implications of the lapse in federal covid-19 funding on access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines. KFF. bit.ly/3FWDLpM. Published March 28, 2022. Accessed December 15, 2022.

On this week's episode, Jovin briefly discusses some upcoming episodes, CapsuleRx's new IG page, and our new services that we will be starting this month! These services include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG or you can check out the interest form below @ tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices. PS: Please go follow our new IG page @new_capsulerxpodcast. Unfortunately, we got locked out of our previous IG account and will now transition all posts to this new account! Thank you for all the love and support in 2022! We're excited to branch out and go even further in 2023! :)

In a recent LinkedIn post Saley Traore-Uwalaka, PharmD, BCPS mentioned that residents might be failing their NAPLEX / MPJE for other reasons than the NABP issue. In this episode, I talk about how to avoid this disastrous situation.  Join the email list here at  https://www.pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/  

The book Perils of Polypharmacy can be found here: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BG98JWZ3/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-323817&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_323817_pd_us You can work with me one-on-one here: https://residency.teachable.com/ In this episode, I review some of the many characteristics of a residency application that matter in improving one's odds. But, instead of generalizing, you want to use these attributes to make sure you are applying them to the right place.  What increases your odds of matching? increased applications, interviews, research abstracts, and GPA. What pharmacy school characteristics matter? Public, older schools, higher NAPLEX pass rates, and affiliations with academic medical centers.  But, there are clear exceptions, many of the best matching schools are private schools with no AMC affiliation. Some colleges with terrible NAPLEX pass rates earn residencies at a high rate. Knowing where you stand is key.   

This week on Pharm5: CDC Opioid Prescribing and Tapering Guidance NAPLEX Scoring Errors from NABP Third COVID vax is helpful, fourth is not USPSTF Recommendations for Hormone Use 2022 Flu Season Hitting Early Connect with us! Listen to our podcast: Pharm5 Follow us on Twitter: @LizHearnPharmD References: CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for prescribing opioids for pain - united states, 2022. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://bit.ly/3Ej7Ejv. Published November 3, 2022. Accessed November 9, 2022. Brooks M. New CDC guidance on prescribing opioids for pain. Medscape. http://bit.ly/3EeuLKX. Published November 4, 2022. Accessed November 9, 2022. @NABP. Posted November 10, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022. https://twitter.com/nabp/status/1590809815156137995. Canetti M, Barda N, Gilboa M, et al. Six-month follow-up after a fourth BNT162b2 vaccine dose. New England Journal of Medicine. November 2022. doi:10.1056/nejmc2211283 Chalkias S, Harper C, Vrbicky K, et al. A bivalent omicron-containing booster vaccine against covid-19. New England Journal of Medicine. 2022;387(14):1279-1291. doi:10.1056/nejmoa2208343 Hormone therapy in postmenopausal persons: Primary prevention of chronic conditions. Recommendation: Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Persons: Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce. http://bit.ly/3NY7Tnh. Published November 1, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022. Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://bit.ly/3TshBiV. Published November 10, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022. Influenza activity and composition of the 2022–23 influenza vaccine - United States, 2021–22 season. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://bit.ly/3DWJgTi. Published July 21, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.

Here's the Reddit link for the incorrect NAPLEX scores, I'm so sorry for anyone this happened to https://www.reddit.com/r/PharmacySchool/comments/yq32ws/official_notification_from_nabp_regarding_exam/ 

Whether studying for the NAPLEX in your first months or residency or spreading it out in APPEs, there are ways to make sure you maximize your time. I interview Miah Thompson, a P4 who is getting NAPLEX studying done right out of the gate in her first APPE. Make sure to check out the free course in https://residency.teachable.com/ with the pre-residency audio academy. Need to get a hold of me, tonythepharmacist@gmail.com 

What if you fail the NAPLEX®? How do you bounce back--and PASS? In this interview with guest Dr. Claudia Valenzuela, she shares what she did to overcome her setback, and use it to be a setup for helping others succeed! RESOURCES: >> [COMMUNITY]: bit.ly/3vt38ZW >> [BOOK]: Rx: YOU! The Pharmacist's Survival Guide for Managing Stress & Fitting in Fitness: amzn.to/3tEkzW4 >> [BOOK] Gen-Z Pharmacist: bit.ly/3DmhM7s >> [eCOURSE]: Build Your Personal Brand: bit.ly/3BEHDXW Guest: Claudia Valenzuela, PharmD -Instagram: https://bit.ly/3lzOagn Host: Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-CPT, NAMS-CNC -Website: www.thefitpharmacist.com -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fitpharmfam -Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefitpharmacist -YouTube: bit.ly/2x2urwl

2021 NAPLEX and MPJE Scores are out, I sorted them on an Excel Sheet which you can find in the Pre-Residency Audio Academy here https://residency.teachable.com/ The big thing with studying is to make sure you have a consistent order to approaching pathophysiologic states and don't blow off the MPJE, it's deadly with only 4 out of 5 passing on the first try and 1 in 5 colleges of pharmacy are in the 40s, 50s, and 60s for passing. 

I memorized the Top 350 drugs in a certain order to help me pass the NAPLEX, I finished by the halfway mark, but that order helps you access that part of your memory easily and I teach that method in this book  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us and course https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile 

This week on the Post-Graduate Pharmacist hear from us as we discuss the age-old question, “I matched, now what?” This episode's take-aways: 1. Start thinking about finances during your residency year. You have invested a lot of time and money to be where you are today, so you want to make sure you are prepared for your residency year. Check out Episode #2 in our series where we discuss financial implications of doing a residency with Dr. Des Lindquist. 2. Take the time now and enjoy and appreciate your accomplishments and hard work that have paid have. Use this time to rest and recharge. 3. Start to think about whenyou will take or try to schedule your NAPLEX and MPJE. Obviously scheduling the test depends on your graduation date and is a on a first come first serve basis, but you might have a little flexibility of when you take those examinations. If scheduling allows, consider taking your NAPLEX two weeks prior to your MPJE. If you can take both tests before residency starts, that might be ideal. Discuss with your RPD and current/past residents. 4. Should you “study” forresidency before starting? We don't think so. By studying for the NAPLEX, you should be preparing for residency. Plus, you never know which rotation you'll be starting with. 5. Wait to buy a new white coat until starting residency or until instructed by your RPD. Sometimes you'll be provided one or you'll have specific instructions on what to buy. 6. Since it is so important, we say it again, use this time to REST and RECHARGE! Congratulations again and best of luck! Check out our https://www.podpage.com/the-post-graduate-pharmacist/ (website) Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/PGPharmacist (@PGPharmacist) or on https://www.facebook.com/PGPharmacist (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/thepostgraduatepharmacist/ (Instagram) @ThePostGraduatePharmacist and leave us your comments or questions that we did not answer. Music | "Sweet" by LiQWYD Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIYlaVPdNYM&t=0s (https://youtu.be/eIYlaVPdNYM) License: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdvMzd1WktadWZDQzJTTjhhcUR6UDRtWUNIUXxBQ3Jtc0tuZEdZRV9aQnp4UnRkbGFqaFgyVTRsTVZBRURRem5vNWFYNHpPMXZpTkVQdGFkaktaMi1kTlB6TWliNG04OW5FLTJSa1VXOERvSC01RHluTDYxY3AtSHEwVkpIOU9jSmdfdkZEUVpCc2NPZWMxbHBPcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liqwydmusic.com%2Fhow-to-use (https://www.liqwydmusic.com/how-to-use) Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Vxdi1ycThfdkdJWHJldzJlY0Q4ejJBUVVrZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsY2hPdGV4Rkx6TVpPb3FKaURlclJna1RBV3kwVTlIcGJmRHdyUGVaY09CQm5MMHJHWDY1VnhrTDRLSDNBM2ZpbDlFZHcyTzhrbTNYdEMyYzFIZ1RtZE1OTmQ4dTI0UWNRRjhRRjkxNUFtdmVsR3plaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhypeddit.com%2Flink%2Fun7fp7 (https://hypeddit.com/link/un7fp7)

On this episode, Rachel interviewed Dr. Xavier Johnson, PharmD, a Clinical Pharmacist at Enhanced Medication Services, Certified Pharmacology Tutor at Varsity Tutors, and Publix Pharmacist on several topics including managing three jobs, how to effectively study for the NAPLEX and MPJE, tips on salary negotiation, and much more!

On this episode, Rachel interviewed Dr. Xavier Johnson, PharmD, a Clinical Pharmacist at Enhanced Medication Services, Certified Pharmacology Tutor at Varsity Tutors, and Publix Pharmacist on several topics including managing three jobs, how to effectively study for the NAPLEX and MPJE, tips on salary negotiation, and much more! Please tune into next week's episode for part 2 of this episode!

After explaining a HORRENDOUS mistake made recently by the NABP and the oversight of NAPLEX testing that affected one of our own, we decided it's high time we dove into the controversy around the use of ivermectin against COVID-19. Social media and mainstream news can be confusing, so we tried to summarize while sticking to what is known. If we missed something, please let us know! email: econrxpodcast@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @EconRx LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/econrx Website: https://econrx.libsyn.com/

Make sure to check your NAPLEX Score if you failed to ensure that you really did, this is on Twitter and Reddit, but the big thing is to make sure you don't lose a job or residency because you actually passed when you thought you failed. 

My heart was so sad, having to miss last week. But boy did YOU guys make up for it. In this make-up, jam packed episode full of pharmacy madness... we get into the following, just to name a few: an embarrassing story about me studying for the NAPLEX, if YOU think we'll have more or less flu vaccines this year, how sooo many patients are deciding to call the police on us (seriously??), and getting tricked into giving a patient a 3rd covid dose. We round it all out with the idea of standing your ground with some patients when you know you're in the right and a fantastic, wonderfully positive reminder at the end of why we do what we do... to help our patients.  Such a great time this week, friends. Thank you again for making this show possible each and every week. Keep it up by connecting with me on Facebook and Twitter and let me know what YOU want to talk about. Keep fighting.  -M  Click here to learn how to be an agent of real positive change in the lives of your patients with Ultimed's Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack! 

Nancy Gadelsayed earned her BS Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Cairo in Egypt in 2005.  She has multiple certifications, including Certified Pharmacogenomics Consultant Pharmacist and Certified APhA immunizer.  As the Pharmacist in charge at her Walmart Pharmacy in Texas, Nancy loves helping her patients and is a passionate preceptor who equips pharmacy students with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful upon graduation.  Nancy founded Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting, LLC in 2020, and enjoys entrepreneurship.  Stay tuned later this year for Nancy's debut as a podcast host on the PGX for Pharmacists podcast, which is part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network.   Mentioned in this episode Nancy Gadelsayed's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-gadelsayed-bs-rph-318b7680/  Nancy Gadelsayed's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nancygadelsayed/  Personal Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nancy.helmy.54  Business Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DrNancy83  NABP's Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee Bulletin with information regarding the FPGEE, TOEFL-IBT, MPJE, and NAPLEX Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting, LLC (business website) PGX for Pharmacists Podcast https://pharmacypodcast.com/podcast/pgx-for-pharmacists/ Pharmacy Podcast Network https://pharmacypodcast.com  The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 97:  Interview with Maureen Garrity, NABP Competency Assessment Director, on how a foreign pharmacy graduate can become a US Pharmacist. PharmaSis Magazine https://www.pharmasismag.com  Dr. Jerrica Dodd https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjdodd/  Highlights from the interview This episode is a follow-up to The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 97:  Interview with Maureen Garrity, NABP Competency Assessment Director, on how a foreign pharmacy graduate can become a US Pharmacist. Here's how Nancy went from University of Cairo graduate to US Pharmacist:   2005 BS Pharm University of Cairo 2007, Passed the FPGEE  2008, Passed the TOEFL-IBT  2008-2011, earned 2,000 internship hours to become eligible for the New Jersey MPJE and NAPLEX exam. 2011, passed the New Jersey MPJE and the NAPLEX.   2012, passed the Texas MPJE and became a Texas-licensed pharmacist Nancy loved learning English.  She started in high school, and she also learned by watching/listening to American television shows, like Dr. Phil. Nancy struggled with getting hired by a pharmacy to complete her internship hours. They underestimated Nancy's value.  Nancy found a good opportunity to work as a pharmacist in Texas (2012), so she earned her Texas pharmacist license and relocated from New Jersey to Texas.  After 6 months, she was promoted to the position of Pharmacy Manager.  In 2014, she left that job for another retail Pharmacy Manager job.  She has been with the same company since 2014. Nancy gave birth to three daughters between 2008 and 2014.  Working in a community practice setting while pregnant is a challenge.  Standing for long hours is hard; doing it while pregnant is even more difficult!  Much respect to all the pregnant women pharmacists who work long hours on their feet with little or no breaks. In September 2020, Nancy founded Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting, LLC.  She is an entrepreneur outside her FT community practice job.  (She is not an intrapreneur for her employer.) Her patients find her through her website, social media, and marketing in town.  To learn more, visit https://texaspgx.com.  PGX (Pharmacogenomic) testing is done using a cheek swab.  It is sent to a lab.  Nancy looks at lab data for information about a patient's genes, enzymes, and more.  She considers drug interactions, lifestyle, and alcohol use.  Then, she collaborates with prescribers and makes plans and recommendations. Nancy works with individuals patients, prescribers, and laboratories. Through Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting, Nancy coaches other pharmacists who want to start a PGX practice.  She saves them money on tools they don't need, tells them which labs to collaborate with, instructs them on how to read a lab report, and more.   Nancy pursued additional education to learn about PGX.  She is a Certified Pharmacogenomics Consultant Pharmacist.  Nancy shared a PGX success story about a patient with PTSD.  The patient got what he needed and avoided using an inappropriate medication. Nancy was featured in the Spring 2021 issue of PharmaSis Magazine. Dr. Jerrica Dodd is the Founder and Editor of PharmaSis Magazine.  Buy your copy and learn more at https://www.pharmasismag.com.   Nancy will join the PGX for Pharmacists podcast as a podcast host soon.  You can find PGX for Pharmacists on the Pharmacy Podcast Network. https://pharmacypodcast.com/podcast/pgx-for-pharmacists/ Nancy's value as a pharmacist was underestimated when she first came to the United States.  She encourages foreign pharmacy school grads who dream about becoming US pharmacists to keep dreaming.  Don't let anyone crush your dreams.  Keep pushing.  Believe in yourself.  If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.   Thank you for listening to episode 105 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast.  Please subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player.

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How to Deal with Failure - Get the What If Protocol and Burnout Starter Kit here.  Full podcast notes & summary  Pharmacy Student NAPLEX and CPJE study materials  Watch the Workshop Are you a burned out pharmacist or healthcare professional? Work with Dr. Jessica Louie _________________________________________________ *Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram *Have you given our podcast a review on iTunes? Write us an honest review. This really has helped other pharmacists and healthcare professionals find this podcast, learn from it and grow our community together! Note, my views are my own and are not associated or representative of my employer(s). This podcast is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.

Welcome to the season 1 finale of the Life on the Pharm Podcast! On today's episode, I wrap up my APPE experience, talk about juggling licensure, studying, and residency prep as well as graduating as a Doctor of Pharmacy. Tune in if you're interested to hear my NAPLEX and CPJE study plan, how I've been spending my time between the end of pharmacy school and the start of residency, as well as what's exciting projects are coming in the near future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeonthepharmpod/support

Today’s episode was inspired by a question several foreign pharmacists have asked me: “How can a foreign pharmacy graduate become a US pharmacist?”  I typically refer them to NABP’s website, however, I also reached out to NABP for a podcast interview to answer their question. It is my hope that foreign pharmacy graduates will value the information provided by my guest, Maureen Garrity. Maureen Garrity is the Competency Assessment Director for NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy).  NABP is the independent, international, and impartial association that works with its members, the state boards of pharmacy, to protect the public health.  To help support patient and prescription-drug safety, NABP provides examinations that assess competency, pharmacist licensure transfer and verification services, and various pharmacy accreditation programs like Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites® (VIPPS®) and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS).  NABP is proud of their diverse skills and backgrounds, which help them create innovative programs to meet the needs of the state boards of pharmacy. NABP Website and Social Media Links Website https://nabp.pharmacy  Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Vocabulary terms and acronyms.  (Click the links to learn more.) ATT Authorization to Test FIC  FPGEE Identification Card FPGEC Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee FPGEC Candidate Application Bulletin Outlines application details and requirements for becoming FPGEC Certified FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination MPJE Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination NABP National Association of Boards of Pharmacy NABP eProfile Communication tool used by NABP, pharmacists, and others. NAPLEX North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam Pearson VUE Peason VUE Testing Centers deliver the FPGEE, NAPLEX, and MPJE examinations in-person.   Pre-FPGEE FPGEE practice exam using past questions.  It can be purchased in the NABP eProfile. TOEFL iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test Everything a foreign pharmacy graduate needs to know about becoming a US pharmacist is in the FPGEC Candidate Application Bulletin.  First, a candidate must become FPGEC Certified: ✅Complete the FPGEC Certification Application.  ✅Pass the TOEFL iBT according to the NABP’s requirements.   ✅Pass the FPGEE Once a candidate is FPGEC Certified, they need to reach out to the state board of pharmacy where they want to be licensed (Ex:  Ohio).  The board of pharmacy will guide them through the process of becoming licensed by taking the NAPLEX and MPJE.  NABP does not license pharmacists.  They provide examinations that determine licensure. Sometimes, applicants can not become FPGEC Certified.  Reasons may include unmet education requirements or a restricted foreign pharmacist license.  How can applicants overcome this barrier?  Completing pharmacy school in the US is one option.     NABP has high TOEFL score expectations because there’s a lot at stake:  safety and health.  US pharmacists must be ready to speak to patients immediately after meeting licensure requirements.   How would someone find out that they’re not qualified as a candidate?  The NABP eProfile is a good communication tool for status updates.  Email is also used to communicate. US Pharmacy School students usually graduate in May.  May is also important for foreign pharmacy graduates.  In May, the registration opens for the FPGEE.  The PFGEE is only offered once per year on a single date in October. Seats are reserved for FPGEE candidates at Pearson VUE Testing Centers on a first-come, first-served basis.  Registration closes approximately one month prior to the FPGEE exam date.  Why?  It takes time to schedule candidates, and it takes time for the NABP to print and send FIC cards to candidates.   The NABP created practice exams (Pre-Exams) for the FPGEE, NAPLEX, and MPJE.  They are available for purchase through the NABP eProfile.  Those who pass the practice test are more likely to pass the actual exam.  Why?  One reason is that test questions on the practice exam were real exam questions at one time.  Practice exams are also important to candidate success because they offer insight into how the test will look and the navigation features Pearson VUE uses.   What’s the job market like?  According to Maureen, it all depends on how you define “Pharmacist Job.”  There are a lot of non-traditional pharmacist jobs out there.  The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has stats on more traditional roles.   For anyone looking for a job, Maureen recommends building your network of pharmacist friends.  Join associations and organizations; network with member pharmacists.  A good network can be powerful!  You might find out about a job from your network before it is posted to the public.   Being a foreign pharmacy graduate has advantages.  Some employers value language skills.  For example, global Pharma companies and culturally-diverse communities need pharmacists with language skills. Maureen’s advice for any pharmacist looking for the right job: ✅Find a job you’re passionate about.  That will make you happy. ✅Don’t take a job just for the money.  No matter how much money you make, it can seem like it’s never enough.  

In episode 7 of the pharmaceutical calculations podcast, you will learn how to solve three NAPLEX type ratio strength calculations questions. The questions examined focus on determining the amount of solute given the total quantity of preparation and the ratio strength. This tutorial also demonstrates how to properly analyze these types of ratio strength calculations questions so you can solve them quickly and accurately. This episode was originally broadcast as a video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy Additional Resources for Practice: Pharmaceutical Calculations: 1001 Questions with Answers: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/pharmaceutical-calculations-1001-questions-answers/ NAPLEX Question Bank: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/gold-membership/ Join Our Social Media Community: Website: http://www.rxcalculations.com Forum: https://forum.rxcalculations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmaceuticalcalculations Twitter: https://twitter.com/RxCalculations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxcalculations YouTube: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy About RxCalculations: RxCalculations helps you master pharmaceutical calculations. We make it so you never have to worry about failing an exam or compromising patient safety because of a calculations error. RxCalculations is a leading global educational service platform focused on developing top quality pharmaceutical calculations products to help prospective pharmacists and health care professionals all over the world resolve one of the biggest challenges related to their profession. Our top quality products include affordable courses, personal consults, books, video tutorials, timed quizzes and apps designed to make you an expert in solving any pharmaceutical calculations question. We also have the largest pharmaceutical calculations online question bank which has over 1000 questions covering every important calculations topic as well as step-by-step video solutions. With all these resources at your disposal we have all you need to not only master pharmacy calculations but ace every test as well as passing your board exams.

On this episode, Jovin sat down with Dr. Randy Budhram to discuss how to obtain a job in pharmacy without working as a student, his APPE experiences, and tips on how to prepare for the NAPLEX and MPJE. Some of the rotation sites we discussed were the following: Geriatrics at Guardian Pharmacy, Publix Specialty Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care (Heart Failure Clinic), Drug Information with Therigy, and his General Medicine rotation.   If you want to reach out to Dr. Randy Budhram, feel free to contact him here on his Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-budhram-aab44192/.  

In this episode we do a brief overview of the background and treatment of asthma.Guidlines: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media/docs/EPR-3_Asthma_Full_Report_2007.pdfMontelukast article: https://info.umkc.edu/pharmtofarm/clinical-question-when-to-take-singulair-montelukast-morning-or-evening/Contact me at qdpharmacypod@gmail.com

On this episode, we are joined by Sarah Lawrence, PharmD, MA, BCGP and Jack Castonguay, PhD, CPA from KnowFully Health. They join us on the show to discuss KnowFully's new NAPLEX review course. The course provides over 1900 pharmacology and pharmacotherapy questions to help students identify knowledge strengths as well as gaps. The program also provides a study schedule based on a student's individual test date. Follow KnowFully on Instagram: @knowfullyhealth Try KnowFully's free trial at the link below: https://www.knowfullyhealth.com/courses/naplex-review-essentials-pass Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable Power Point slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116 Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

In episode 6 of the pharmaceutical calculations podcast, you will learn how to solve three NAPLEX type ratio strength calculations questions. Special attention is given to properly analyzing each question and determining the best approach to solving them accurately and expeditiously. This episode was originally broadcast as a video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy Additional Resources for Practice: Pharmaceutical Calculations: 1001 Questions with Answers: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/pharmaceutical-calculations-1001-questions-answers/ NAPLEX Question Bank: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/gold-membership/ Join Our Social Media Community: Website: http://www.rxcalculations.com Forum: https://forum.rxcalculations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmaceuticalcalculations Twitter: https://twitter.com/RxCalculations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxcalculations YouTube: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy About RxCalculations: RxCalculations helps you master pharmaceutical calculations. We make it so you never have to worry about failing an exam or compromising patient safety because of a calculations error. RxCalculations is a leading global educational service platform focused on developing top quality pharmaceutical calculations products to help prospective pharmacists and health care professionals all over the world resolve one of the biggest challenges related to their profession. Our top quality products include affordable courses, personal consults, books, video tutorials, timed quizzes and apps designed to make you an expert in solving any pharmaceutical calculations question. We also have the largest pharmaceutical calculations online question bank which has over 1000 questions covering every important calculations topic as well as step-by-step video solutions. With all these resources at your disposal we have all you need to not only master pharmacy calculations but ace every test as well as passing your board exams.

In episode 4 of the pharmaceutical calculations podcast, I use two NAPLEX type IV flow rate calculations questions to show you how to determine the volume of solution to infuse if you know the IV flow rate, time and calibration factor. This episode was originally broadcast as a video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy Additional Resources for Practice: IV Flow Rate Calculations Quiz: https://www.rxcalculations.com/flow-rate-calculations-quiz/ Pharmaceutical Calculations: 1001 Questions with Answers: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/pharmaceutical-calculations-1001-questions-answers/ NAPLEX Question Bank: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/gold-membership/ Join Our Social Media Community: Website: http://www.rxcalculations.com Forum: https://forum.rxcalculations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmaceuticalcalculations Twitter: https://twitter.com/RxCalculations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxcalculations YouTube: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy About RxCalculations: RxCalculations helps you master pharmaceutical calculations. We make it so you never have to worry about failing an exam or compromising patient safety because of a calculations error. RxCalculations is a leading global educational service platform focused on developing top quality pharmaceutical calculations products to help prospective pharmacists and health care professionals all over the world resolve one of the biggest challenges related to their profession. Our top quality products include affordable courses, personal consults, books, video tutorials, timed quizzes and apps designed to make you an expert in solving any pharmaceutical calculations question. We also have the largest pharmaceutical calculations online question bank which has over 1000 questions covering every important calculations topic as well as step-by-step video solutions. With all these resources at your disposal we have all you need to not only master pharmacy calculations but ace every test as well as passing your board exams.

In episode 3 of the pharmaceutical calculations podcast, I use two NAPLEX type IV flow rate calculations questions to show you how to calculate infusion time when the IV flow rate and calibration factor are given. This episode was originally broadcast as a video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy Additional Resources for Practice: IV Flow Rate Calculations Quiz: https://www.rxcalculations.com/flow-rate-calculations-quiz/ Pharmaceutical Calculations: 1001 Questions with Answers: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/pharmaceutical-calculations-1001-questions-answers/ NAPLEX Question Bank: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/gold-membership/ Join Our Social Media Community: Website: http://www.rxcalculations.com Forum: https://forum.rxcalculations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmaceuticalcalculations Twitter: https://twitter.com/RxCalculations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxcalculations YouTube: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy About RxCalculations: RxCalculations helps you master pharmaceutical calculations. We make it so you never have to worry about failing an exam or compromising patient safety because of a calculations error. RxCalculations is a leading global educational service platform focused on developing top quality pharmaceutical calculations products to help prospective pharmacists and health care professionals all over the world resolve one of the biggest challenges related to their profession. Our top quality products include affordable courses, personal consults, books, video tutorials, timed quizzes and apps designed to make you an expert in solving any pharmaceutical calculations question. We also have the largest pharmaceutical calculations online question bank which has over 1000 questions covering every important calculations topic as well as step-by-step video solutions. With all these resources at your disposal we have all you need to not only master pharmacy calculations but ace every test as well as passing your board exams.

In episode 2 of the pharmaceutical calculations podcast, I show you how to use dimensional analysis to solve IV flow rate calculations using two NAPLEX type IV flow rate calculations questions. I also show you how to properly analyze iv flow rate calculations questions so you can solve them accurately and expeditiously. This episode was originally aired as a video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy Additional Resources for Practice: IV Flow Rate Calculations Quiz: https://www.rxcalculations.com/flow-rate-calculations-quiz/ Pharmaceutical Calculations: 1001 Questions with Answers: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/pharmaceutical-calculations-1001-questions-answers/ NAPLEX Question Bank: https://www.rxcalculations.com/shop/uncategorized/gold-membership/ Join Our Social Media Community: Website: http://www.rxcalculations.com Forum: https://forum.rxcalculations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmaceuticalcalculations Twitter: https://twitter.com/RxCalculations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxcalculations YouTube: www.youtube.com/pharmaceuticalcalculationseasy About RxCalculations: RxCalculations helps you master pharmaceutical calculations. We make it so you never have to worry about failing an exam or compromising patient safety because of a calculations error. RxCalculations is a leading global educational service platform focused on developing top quality pharmaceutical calculations products to help prospective pharmacists and health care professionals all over the world resolve one of the biggest challenges related to their profession. Our top quality products include affordable courses, personal consults, books, video tutorials, timed quizzes and apps designed to make you an expert in solving any pharmaceutical calculations question. We also have the largest pharmaceutical calculations online question bank which has over 1000 questions covering every important calculations topic as well as step-by-step video solutions. With all these resources at your disposal we have all you need to not only master pharmacy calculations but ace every test as well as passing your board exams.

Hiring is kind of off right now in all areas, I wanted to explain why this is happening and when I believe it will ease up. I'm hearing NAPLEX authorizations to test in August to October of 2020 which is going to make things difficult for everyone, hopefully this is regional. 

I have some free books left to help you with the Phone/Skype interview here, but that Pearson Vue is shutting down until April 16th, may or may not affect your NAPLEX, I feel like as we need more health professionals during the pandemic, they'll have to do something. https://www.memorizingpharm.com/freebookcodes

The Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19 are currently a major concern world wide and there is a lot of information circulating about them. In this episode we sift through the info and talk about what you need to know about this international health crisis and how you can help prevent the spread of disease. CDC Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlWHO Website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

New NAPLEX and MPJE Scores are up and this can have excellent or dire consequences for those that jumped out of or fell into the bottom 20%. You can find them at residencyhelp.com  

In this episode we talk about some of the similarities and differences between the most common antidepressants.

Welcome to the Learn Pharmacy Podcast.  This week on the podcast we’ll be taking a look at the basics of the coagulation cascade and the drug target of the common anticoagulant WarfarinIf you’re a student pursuing a medical degree of any kind I’m betting you’ve been tormented by… I mean to say… impressed by the great complexity of the coagulation cascade.  You’ll certainly agree the topic is ubiquitous to medical school, pa school, pharmacy school, and nursing. While important, many students find the subject quite daunting.  My goal is to break the pharmacology down to the basics, and provide you with the essential information you would need for tests like the NAPLEX, NCLEX, USMLE, etc. Each section will have a brief quiz to help you practice active recall information.  For me, it’s easier to learn when we first look at where we want to end.The purpose of this podcast is to help you "effortlessly" reinforce important concepts for your practice.  Feel free to reach out with suggestions for future episodes.  Follow us on instagram @pharmasaurus.rx for free weekly quizzes.Disclaimer:  The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any individuals or organizations cited throughout.  The information provided in this podcast does not constitute medical or professional advice, and should be used for educational purposes only.

In this episode we talk about the classification and treatment of everyones favorite subject, Anxiety.

Podcaster Brian Fung and Dennis will have an Ask Me Anything about Pharmacy Residency tonight at 7 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAUa17lfPew and you can get my two new free audiobooks, one for the NAPLEX and one called Residency Interview Help at https://www.residencyhelp.com/  I also talk about searching for a job outside of pharmacy as 1400 final year students find they didn't get an interview at all and 2600 more find out in mid-March that they didn't match.   

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Brandon Dyson returns with a two part series on Residency Interview Questions. He is the founder of  www.tldrpharmacy.com - which provides cheat sheets and easy to understand overviews of dense clinical topics. He is a clinical pharmacist for an academic medical center in Austin, Texas and an Assistant Professor of pharmacology for the online nurse practitioner program at the Georgetown University School of Nursing. He graduated from Howard University College of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 practice residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He is board certified in pharmacotherapy. He can be reached at brandon@tldrpharmacy.com In this show we first talk about the dos and don'ts of the pharmacy interview, then in Part II it's game on for a mock interview. Will he get the residency? Okay, okay, he got a residency at Georgetown, so he's qualified.  He’ll trade you one email address on his website for an: Antibiotic Cheat Sheet Residency/Job Interview Evaluation Form Chapter 1 of the book, Pharmacy School: The Missing Manual Full Transcript: I'm so excited to have Brandon Dyson back to help us out and we're going to have a back-and-forth as if I was the residency director or interviewer and he'll be the interviewee. But he's not only going to just talk about the answers he's going to give the rationale for them. And a number of these questions come from his book but I've thrown him a couple of curveballs and I know you're going to enjoy this episode. Let's get into some questions because I'm excited to see how you tackle them and so let's actually start with a softball. I call it a softball. Softballs on the preface, right? I have no idea which questions he's going to ask me and I did not prepare answers which you should prepare. Let me also say that. So, anyway yeah, let's do this. Okay describe a time when you decided on your own that something needed to be done and you took on the task to get it done. So this is all about so what I'll do when I enter these if you're cool with that Tony and I will kind of give you an example answer if I was a student and then I'll kind of describe my thought process in that answer, is that okay? Yeah, check the podcast manual. Its okay, so we're good, we're good. I'm not going to violate the podcast rules but I was checking the podcast scroll, it's very old. Podcast scroll is very, you're really pulling it off in how the podcast looks. Yeah okay, so at a time when you decided on your own, now, before you answer the question let's say I'm someone that's anxious freaking out borderline ATD, as this person's asking the question. Is it appropriate to write the question down as they're asking it? You're probably not going to have a piece of paper. Like at this point for most of these interview quite. Because this might be happening literally while you're eating lunch maybe not this severe but it's not inappropriate to write it down. But it's not it's, you probably won't need to probably what will be better is if you need to think of an answer. Reflect it? You can reflect it you can be like so a time when I, you know. Yeah, yeah. Like rephrase it a little. You can also say, let me think about that for a moment. Do not spend four minutes at that point. It's just going to be weird but take a moment, you know, and think about it and again most of these questions. You know, unless they're just trying to have fun with you like I kind of asked, if you were a melon what type of melon would you like they're just trying to mess with you at that point in time. And then you're thinking, oh gosh was that a fruit, a vegetable, a melon. Was that a melon? What does it mean if I want to say cantaloupe? And they're sitting there doing their quiz online like, oh, this is a, it is a melon. It's a melon. At that point they're seeing like questions like that, they're like do you have a sense of humor and like how do you roll with it, you know, if we mess with you a little. Like anyway and I've used a great tactic of stalling in this question. You have? Okay. So obviously not getting the thing done I'm asking you which is just answer the freaking first question but describe a time you decided on your own that something needed to be done and you took on the task to get it done. So I, this happened at, I was interning for Walgreens and I noticed that we had a lot. There was a big order that got put away they were very busy backed up and I was an intern and my technical job at this particular at least on this shift I was supposed to be manning the registers and doing flu shots. But it just, you know, someone called out and, you know, we were very backed up, very busy. The pharmacist was having a hard time keeping up with filling and so I was able to go in and kind of very in between and I never I made sure to keep an eye on the register and with flu shots and everything and I helped put away the order and helped fill meds and I just, it was just really doing everything I could to kind of keep the flow going. So that was Brandon's, you know, sort of somewhat, you know, answer. So thought process going into that answer would be, you want to you want to showcase that you take initiative. You see something that needs to get done for whatever it is it doesn't need to be for, you know, that didn't actually happen in my Walgreens experience I was completely made up on the spot but the idea is like are you self-motivated, do you need to be told, do you need to have your boss or your manager be like, okay, go do this thing, you finish that thing great go do this thing. You want to write it, you want to come up with an answer that shows you just taking initiative that you're self motivated self-starter and if you notice a thing, you know, whether that be hey, I didn't realize like on this oncology rotation what our chop was and so I went and looked up our chop and what kind of cancer it was treated for because I saw in the medical note that the patient received three cycles of our chop so far, you know, like you did you go and look up what that was and what it was for versus like then, versus instead of asking me, your preceptor hey, you got our chop what's our chop, right? Like it's looking for, do you take initiative basically? I don’t know if they have highlight still in the dentist office but there used to be a goofus and gallant and like goofus, when, you know, goofus sits and doesn't answer the door gallant gets up and answers the door. And really if you can instead of, you know, saying oh my gosh, I've got to come up with this really great scenario all you have to do is just say, you know, I saw somebody had gum on their shoe I told them they had gum on their shoe, I helped them throw it away, you know. It's like just, you know, it's just, it sounds like it's common sense but I can I feel like the kind of a-plus type student is going to try to make a huge deal out of something that's just, are you going to do things that you're supposed to do. A word of caution too is make sure that you don't come across as standoff-ish. Like well this other person wasn't doing their job and it felt like I need it to get done so I did it, you know, because that really like that takes the shift of you being self-motivated leader and you complaining and just throwing shade on other people and that's not, you know, don't do that. So be very careful how you phrase it. Okay, all right. Well, let's go to another question I think that that format is going to work really well. Let's talk about a difficult work school situation when your workload was heavy and how you handled it. So let's say that in your in your CV you have a 16 hour a week job at the hospital while you were a p3 because you had to support yourself for the most part to go through school and you weren't given a tremendous amount of scholarship money and so 16 hours a week is how much you had to work. Okay, so I mean this is an easy one for anyone on pharmacy school especially if you're working. So I was working, I had to do the, I had signed up for 16 hours a week so that was my whole weekend. I work two eight-hour shifts or sometimes I would be off on Sunday and I would work two four-hour shifts on my evenings during the week to 8 and 8 and I'd work a Saturday. If this happened a particular week where I had to work Tuesday and Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and I had exams on Wednesday and I had exams on Thursday. So I had I had exams both days, these were really hard PT exams, you know, really difficult subject matter and so I, you know, I have to study. But I've also made a commitment to the hospital not only do I need the money but I made a commitment. I signed up to do it, no one, you know, and so what I had to do was really try to, you know, in the hospital I work in a level 1 trauma center as an intern so we're very very busy we're always stocking omni-cells or, you know, that's what I was doing this particular week. And it was just a particularly it was a completely full patient loaded and so really the way I had to prioritize it was I had to just be, I had what I mapped out my week basically. So I said, okay, here are my hours, here's the things that I need to get done. I need to study, you know, I estimated based off of what I've had in school so far how long I need to study for a given exam. And then I blocked out responsibilities where I couldn't study so I can't study at Tuesday to Thursday 4 to 8 those are out. I can't study, you know, this other time because I'm eating or I'm sleeping or whatever and then the rest was fitting in times that I could study, you know, I was in class these times, I can't study. But what I could do I woke up a little bit earlier nothing crazy but I woke up at 5:00 a.m. and I studied for an hour or two before school. I studied for a little bit before bed I had recorded my professor's lectures and I listened to them during my commute to try to absorb more. I read TL DRpharmacy.com they had this, I had to. So your answer I guess here, you know, just is that you can make priorities, right? You can prioritize what's most important. You might get, if you don't even have to balance work and school on this kind of a question. You can just say from work well I was, you know, let's go back to what I just said for the last answer. I was an intern at Walgreens there was a tote of things that needed to be put away. There was patients, you know, asking to pick up their prescriptions here, the drive-thru was ringing and I needed to go to the bathroom which order did I do those things in, right? Like your answer needs to prioritize the patient first 100%, right? So you get to get the counter then the drive-thru. First you tell the drive-thru guy to hold on, right? There's not necessarily a correct way to answer it. But it just shows that you prioritize what's most important and delegate, you know, if you're unable to finish your task whatever it is at the hospital for example, that you pass it on to the next shift or to, you know, or to yourself tomorrow if like oh, I didn't study enough today so can I study, I have to study extra time tomorrow. And it sounds like. Yeah. It sounds like you're talking what you did that was a little surprising and then what impressed me was that you actually went backwards in time. So I feel like most people trying to answer that question would be at the problem and say, okay, well there was a problem and how did I deal with it? Instead of saying well there's a problem and I had that really tough time but what I learned was that there was gaps in my planning so the next time that actually didn't happen because I planned out my week. So I feel like you're going back in time was a really clever way to solve that to say, I knew this was going to happen, things don't happen to me intentionally or things don't happen that way. It's, you know, so you're giving them the impression like, okay well that might happen one time to you and it was bad but it's not going to be as bad next time because you adjust to problems. Yeah you learn from past experience, learn from mistakes. Okay. If you can showcase that with your answers, awesome. Okay, well let's talk pharmacy specific, so questions on pharmacy topics. This is and I feel like you could go with the well I wasn't really sure about the job market so residency is my background. So I'm really kind of hoping that you take me because I really didn't plan on not getting accepted. So we're really hoping this works out. But I think that, you know, in terms of I'll just ask the question, but in terms of just kind of broad picking up what's going on in pharmacy, where do you recommend someone pick up or keep up with pharmacy, you know, you can read that okay, Amazon's coming, Amazon's not coming, you know, do you have to be up on the Affordable Care Act, you know, did you read the thousand pages, you know, how up on what's going on in pharmacy do you need to be before you can even answer a question like that? I think, if you just are up enough on the headlines so that you can have a reasonably intelligent conversation you do not have to be like, oh yeah, well Amazon's got this 12-point strategy for, you know. Right. Entering into the, you know, like or your answer could be bow down before the Amazon ship and just accept but they will employ us all soon but. Right or Alexa will be giving, Alexa's like, I've been answering your questions long enough it's your turn. So a question like that about like where do you see the field of pharmacy going or whatever, you know what I'm saying? Yeah. Like it's really designed like are you interested in the profession, like it's that's really what it is. It's not like testing you, your current event knowledge or you're a student you're studying a trillion hours a week, right? It's just, are you in? Because if you're interested you'll just, you'll pick up on stuff like this, you know, and it's just, it's a casual question honestly like kind of looking at do you pay outside, pay attention to that bubble outside of what you need to know as a student for the next exam. You know, and kind of look at the trends for the profession as a whole and then are you thoughtful about it, you know, how do you insert yourself and how do you plan, you know, is residency a part of your strategy for that or what's your endgame, you know. Okay, well this one this next one's going to be a trap I just read the first line and I know exactly how you can go wrong on this one. So what was your favorite Eppy and Appy rotation and why, what was your least favorite Eppy and Appy rotations and why? This has trap written all over it. Yeah, you have walked directly. Okay, so my favorite Eppy rotation was infectious disease for a few reasons, a large part of it. I absolutely loved the preceptor. She was fantastic. She was very, you know, gave me autonomy while at the same time providing, you know, exactly like perfect real-world instruction. She was very, she let me do a lot, she let me interview patients, she let me interview physicians and round with the team. And I just, I felt like I really grew a lot and in an area that really interested me and I learned, you know, what kind of like if I were to ever be a teacher or a preceptor I would want to be like her and I really really grew to love the area of infectious disease. My least favorite rotation was I had a trend, I had rotation with the transplant team. A solid organ transplant, very very busy and it just, I guess what I disliked it, like the area has never particularly interested me that was part of it. The team was very large, there were three nurse practitioners. There was literally a half a dozen resident plus and attending, you know, there was my pre, there was two pharmacy preceptors that were there on it. Like so it was this giant team walking around the sick unit and then walking around the medicine unit, afterwards seeing patients and, you know, honestly though I think where, why it was, you know, I would have done a lot differently with that rotation. So it was my least favorite but I think on that I didn't step up enough. I felt very timid as a student. I had no idea even what tackle line this is, what problems this is they, you know, and how do I adjust a dose for someone that's two-month post transplant, you know, that has now come in with C and B infection, you know, like I had no idea what to do with the multitude. Now they've got tuberculosis and they started ripe therapy, you know, I and honestly I felt like I didn't ask enough questions. I was too timid and I was so focused on hey, these, this is a transplant patient that I would forget entirely that I knew how to manage their blood sugar that was too high and I knew that, you know, their blood pressure that was too high. So I would have like, I really it was my least favorite rotation for the challenge but I also learned a lot about how I can approach other rotations in it. So what I'm going for there the trap that you want to avoid is your least favorite obviously where you just talk nothing but smack about this piece and then this team that you had. Even if you feel like it's warranted it doesn't matter now is not the time, you know. Pharmacy is small. There's chance that the person that you slam, it's like, oh yeah, I know them we're buddies, we hang out at ASHP when we meet up together. We graduated together, you know. Yeah. So, you just, you want to be careful with that. Really you're taking a negative experience with your least-favorite you want to turn that as much into a positive as possible. What did you learn from it? So, just kind of like that last question. You had this terrible experience, cool. Why was it that terrible? And more importantly like, what did you get out of it? Well I guess what I was impressed with is that what you didn't do was say, well I didn't really have any ones that I didn't like. Yeah. Can you do that? Can you, can you pull that one or are they, because I feel like the way that, you know, when I was around residency I, we all got along really well and I feel like if all of us were there watching you we'd be sitting there with our thumbs going down like, boo boo, you know, boo. Popcorn, tomatoes, yeah. So. I don't like doing it. I don't, I'm not a fan of it. If you do it, have a good reason why and still talk about, you know, I, you can or hedge, hedge if you need to. So like, oh I really liked all of them I guess a challenge, you know, one that I found particularly challenging and that I think I grew a lot from and it was really difficult in the time which was very stressful. You can like, kind of soften it or hedge it that way if you feel like you have to like, you have to get some lesson. It's a complete and total cop-out to be like, I don't have any clue, next question. Okay, but I can see how someone might not. I just talked at Tola Adebanjo from UMES and she had the Hopkins residency training one, she had APHA and then she was at the VA near her own where she could spend time with their family. So there was these three great rotations that are warm hugs and, you know, to say least favorite it would it would have to be well this was maybe in the least favorite part of us right in one of the rotations but yeah never to say no. Now did I, I did ask you two questions in pharmacy so, let's see about your professional growth. So how would you categorize a PGY-1 residency as another learning experience or as the beginnings of a career path or job and why? So, both, honestly both, I see it as both, you know, it's been kind of said to me throughout school that a residency is equivalent of about three years of clinical experience. I've talked to plenty of my peers who've gone through residencies and have an idea of what to expect and I know it's a very very challenging year. But that there's a lot of growth, there's a lot of learning involved, there's, you know, as accelerated of a growth year as I think you can have in the field of pharmacy. So it's absolutely a learning experience but at the same time I'm a licensed pharmacist in a residency and I'm, you know, there's a staffing component to this residency. I'm the pharmacist making the call, one of this treatment appropriate or not and, you know, I'm going on rounds with the team and, you know, maybe the first day or first couple of days of the new rotation or even the first week early on my preceptor may round with me. But they're going to stop rounding with me based off what I've heard from my friends that have gone through residency anyway. And it's on me to be the pharmacist for the team at that point in time. So it really is the beginnings of a career path and me personally I want to kind of transition this into a PGY-2 and infectious disease and so this is, you know, a necessary step for that. I can't get a PGY-2 without a PGY-1 obviously so I really see this as both. Now you didn't do a PGY-2 but go ahead and explain your answer. Yeah, yeah I did not. So again I'm making these up on the spot so I've just explained, what I'm saying with this is, one, yes your residency is absolutely a learning year but I think the meat behind this question is are you ready to take the jump from student to pharmacist. And I'm just speaking completely plainly, it took me almost my entire PGY-1 to really get that. Like I should probably, that was like my hero struggle throughout my PGY-1 was branded really, finally ready to be a big boy now, you know. And the hero's journey for those of you that don't know is it's what Luke Skywalker did basically. Something tragic happens, he meets conflict, he goes on a journey, he learned something from it. I don't know if meeting your father is part of it but there's a pact to the hero's journey and it involves that conflict and so forth but did you have anything else to add after that? No that's primarily it. Just see a question like this, make sure that you understand that even though a residency is a learning experience, it's a job. You're interviewing for an actual job, you will be receiving an actual paycheck, they are hiring you to do X Y & Z and you are absolutely going to be a licensed pharmacist as contingent on your residency. So you do have to see it as the beginning of a career path as well. I think in the book I probably say something like I answer this with yes and yes I think it's my, like let me cheat and look yeah, I did. So I said I answered this with yes and yes. Yeah. Yeah. Okay, well let's ask a softball question that actually can be incredibly difficult. So you told us you're not interested in a PGY-2. What's your one-year goal then? Where you come in in July, you leave in July or you leave at the end of June? Where do you see yourself? My idea with this, with the PG, with my one year goal, so I don't want to do it PGY-2. What we all did PGY-2s. Yeah, no so, I mean and maybe I'm open to it, I'm open to changing my mind. I want to, what I want to set myself up for is flexibility more than anything. I want to, to me if I learn the skills that's what I will get out of one year of residency training is, you know, I'm going to go on an ID rotation, I'm going to go on a transplant, on an oncology rotation. I'm going to have a practice management rotation. I'm going to be inserted in and be expected to perform at the pharmacist at a high level for all of these things. And what I think I'm really going to get out of that is the ability to pick up basically anything. So that if my career takes me into such a path that an oncology specialist position opens up even if I haven't done a PGY-2 or maybe not a specialist but a position in oncology or a position in transplant or maybe my family decides they have to move. And, you know, I have the skills necessary to transition what I've learned, to learn as a pharmacist, to learn on the job, to contribute and to be a team player and to get to help contribute where, you know, anywhere that my career takes me. It gives me the flexibility to apply my skills and be a valued pharmacist to actually add value to the, wherever I'm working. That's what I want to get out of one year out of this. Awesome, okay, well let's transition to the last section which is personality related questions and I'm going to adjust it a little bit just to kind of make it a little bit more of a softball or maybe just make it a little more authentic but. So I'm a marathoner even though I'm arrested right now I'm still getting my runs in. I get a long two-hour run or three-hour run there on Sunday. What is it that you like to do outside of the pharmacy? What do you do for fun? So I, a few things, I am very active in a church group and so we do a lot of youth mentoring where, you know, obviously every Sunday but we do stuff throughout the week as well. We'll have, you know, it's with a youth group of, they're primarily between 12 and 14 years old, 12 and 15 and we'll, I mean anything we'll go to the local basketball court, you know, we'll organize a basketball game or we'll have, you know, a punch party or something, you know. So we do things like that. I'm also a pretty avid guitar player. I played guitar since I was 13. I've, I don't play in a band specifically right now but I played in bands all through high school. Yeah, I'll play in odd wedding or so for a friend here, there. So I really enjoy playing guitar blues, rock, country, really anything. I just, I love the instrument and the flexibility and the voice of it. So I like to spend a lot of free time there and that's sort of my wind down as, you know, a few minutes on a guitar can really just kind of reset my calm, you know, at the end of the night. Yeah, Churchill used to paint, you know. Yeah, yeah. And he's dealing with world war two and he's off painting. And you're like, painting and just you know if you have that kind of stress you really do need a place where you do something completely different and don't underestimate the opportunity to connect with someone there that has that same thing and, you know, for the eight hours you have someone else might remember, oh yeah that was the runner, oh yeah that was the one with and they're really trying to make it so that they can remember you and the one thing besides some kind of mistake maybe you made or, you know, oh ketchup on the collar or whatever it is. But this is the one time that if you are authentic that you're probably going to find someone else that that has something similar in there and they're going to remember you because of it. So let's go completely vague on the final question here. List some personal attributes that you would like to improve and what have you done to improve them? So what's wrong with you? I am flawless. So don't use that answer. Oh that's a flaw, isn’t that what Socrates said? Yeah, you're brilliant, damn, real philosophical tonight. So, a few things, it's a blessing and a curse. I see things from a 10,000 foot view, you know, and I always have. I see the big picture I see how it all works together and how it all fits and that is a wonderful thing for men, you know, for studying for pharmacy school. That's what got me here to this interview. It's done a lot of great things for me at the same time you, when you see from 10,000 feet you sometimes miss a really important detail and so while I won't, I don't necessarily get mired down in details all the time and get overwhelmed with, you know, I can see where the system has to move and I know how to prioritize. I might miss that, you know, this happened a couple of times on a pharmacy test where I missed, you know, which of the following is not indicated or something, you know, I missed all that. Circle the dot. Yeah, I missed that all-important word and you know it's the devil is in the details. So what I do and it's just like you said, I take that pause, you know, I pause for a minute and I briefly review before doing, you know, before I answer the test question. I do, you know, and I make sure, okay here's what it says, there is no polarity word that changes it for not to or except or anything and then I answer. And so really I, the way I do it I had to physically train myself to take a breath before either circling the scantron or some of our tests are on a computer now before I hit the submit button I literally take a breath, it takes one second. And it's, that's my reset to make sure I don't just go down some memorized neuro pathway and just click the button or circle the dot. Okay so we've gone through your document the one thing I wanted to talk about and then this is going to also segway into probably what our next conversation is going to be in. I may even chop this one in half because we've gone over an hour and I'll probably I'll release them both in the same day not to be like, okay well let's get, you know, downloads on this day and this day. But just so that I feel like they'll listen to the first part of it one time and then the second part more than one time. But this is the question that although when I read that document we talked about it they said that the College of Pharmacy you went to is very irrelevant. You know, they're picking you on other issues so where you are on US News and World Report is quite irrelevant. However, Naplex scores have gone down quite a bit and I didn't realize this until just a couple days ago. I'd never actually bothered to look at it but the, and I've got the acronym right now MPJE, the Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam. Scores are all over the place and I feel like because residencies are all over the place, when going from one state to another it's harder to unlearn something than it necessarily would have been just to learn it if you'd never been, you know, tainted with your whole mistake. So how do you instill confidence in this group because I think they're going to use the pickaway soon that pharmacy curricular outcomes assessment to give a score to you as you're going through school and that'll happen the next couple years maybe. But how can you give them confidence? Let's say your college has an 80-85 % pass rate on the Naplex which is about average. How can you give them confidence that, you know, 45 days in, you're not going to have a bad conversation like, well they let me take it again in another month and a half so if you guys don't mend staffing and covering me now that'd be cool. You know, how can we better ourselves for the Naplex and MPJE? You know, what I recommend is take them as early as you can in the early. And that's setting yourself up during your fourth year because, you know, in a lot of states you have to get a fingerprint, you know, and the Board of Pharmacy only meets once a month or whatever like that. And it just takes sometimes 45-60 days to schedule a test. Like I with the earliest I could have taken the Naplex I think was June or July. I think July and so just making sure all of your duck's in a row. At the first month of residency you're not on a hard, most of the time you're doing like an orientation where you learn the computer system and, you know, kind of the workflow and everything. So you, if you can ever afford to like really crunch study for the Naplex or the MPJE, now is the time to do it. I really really encourage you trying to get it done as early as possible. Otherwise it's, you know, depending on where you go the first few rotations it's going to be a challenge and that you're, I don't know I don't have a great answer. I mean you just will have to find a way to fit it in, you know, I use tools, RX prep, you know, for MBJE. Well, TLDR has a nice little cheat sheet that we've made to help streamline your MPJE studying that you kind of fill out. We don't need to go into detail with it now but use the tools that you have that might save you time and then really try to take it early and prepare, you know, you're going to have, you graduate in May, early May and you don't start residency until July. Use that time, I know you're tired. Yeah. And now you want to rest up for residency but study. Get as much done while you have the time to do it because it's only going to get worse and around future you will thank you to be there now. Okay, yeah, I've talked to I guess the take on my one and two, take from that and we'll talk about the MPJE in a different podcast episode. But I've heard people blow it off as, you know, kind of irrelevant it's just the law, it'll be fine. And the failures that I hear are not by a lot of points you still lose a game by one point. Yeah. You still fail the MPJE by one point. I passed it by one point so I never hear anybody going oh, I crushed it. I was emailed today by someone, by someone that failed it twice by one point. He had a 74 both times. Oh my gosh. And I'm like, yeah it breaks my heart, you know, I got to. Right? Okay we'll talk about that another time. All right well, Brandon thanks for being on the Pharmacy Leaders Podcast  and we'll definitely have you back for the MPJE as people are studying for that. Alright thanks, Tony. Hey, what up? This is Brandon Dyson from TLDRpharmacy.com. Why am I interrupting you in the middle this excellent podcast? Because as soon as you're finished with it I want you to come to my website obviously at TLDRpharmacy.com you'll find a whole boatload of free clinical guides and cheat sheets. They'll save you hours of time and they'll make learning pharmacy easy, and also our guides are fun whether you're a student or a practicing pharmacist you'll enjoy reading them, I promise. Checkout TLDRpharmacy.com and get better at pharmacy.

Failing the NAPLEX is tough, but failing while in residency causes extra concerns, here's some links to free resources that you can use to get some extra studying in while you are trying to balance work and studying.  Free books: https://www.memorizingpharm.com/freebookcodes Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/Memorizing-Pharmacology-A-Relaxed-Approach/dp/B01FSR7XZO/ https://www.amazon.com/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Flashcards-Pharmacist/dp/B07DLFYC39/ https://www.amazon.com/Pharmacotherapy-Improving-Education-Clinical-Pharmacy/dp/B07G7HT3S4/ https://www.amazon.com/Thrill-Case-Interactions-Medication-Management/dp/B07KPDQG9J/  

For this episode on College Matters we had the chance to talk to James Martinez, and Nekesa Sapp about the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. UHCOP is a competitive pharmacy program; and one of the best in the nation for their graduates NAPLEX pass rates. In addition, clinical assistant professors Dr. Kimberly Nguyen and Dr. Shane Tolleson give us insight of what the future of pharmacy career holds. To learn more visit the website at, http://www.uh.edu/pharmacy/

The secrets you need to ace the NAPLEX. Then, a brilliant review of OTC sleep aids and patient counseling surrounding them.

#PharmacyFutureLeaders Today we will be talking with Jake Ready, new graduate of Butler University class of 2017. Jake has recently accepted a position as a staff pharmacist with Walgreens, but has explored several aspects of pharmacy prior to landing on the retail route. Throughout his time at Butler, Jake has acquired experience in various nontraditional pharmacy areas. Specifically, Jake spent a rotation with Eli Lilly exploring the industrial side of pharmacy, as well as a rotation abroad in Ecuador. While in school, Jake had work experience not only as a retail intern, but also as a clinical contractor for a company based in London, England. Despite his busy schedule, Jake also managed to plan his wedding on top of all of his pharmacy commitments.  How did you decide on the career path of pharmacy? And how did that path lead to you become a bulldog at Butler? You are a new Butler graduate, can you speak a little bit about the new NAPLEX, how you studied for it, any tips or tricks for those preparing to take it in the future? Looking over your CV, it is apparent that Butler has prepared you well for your future. Butler is a small private liberal arts college. Can you tell us about your transcontinental pharmaceutical involvement? You have worked as a clinical contractor for 2 years in London, England, and you went abroad for one of your rotations to Ecuador. First of all, how did you become involved in these experiences and what did they entail? You also volunteered your time for an international medical trip back in 2015. Do you have a strong desire to travel, or how did you become involved in this and what was your draw to going abroad? You not only balanced pharmacy school, work involvement as an intern at Walgreens and an RA on campus, several different community service opportunities, but you also planned a wedding! How did you balance planning a wedding, pharmacy school, and quickly after the wedding embarking on a year of rotations? While at Butler you spent a few semesters as a laboratory assistant. Can you speak to why you were interested in teaching experiences? It really looks like you have explored many different avenues that pharmacists can practice in. Specifically, you spent a rotation involving industrial pharmacy at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis. Usually when people think of pharmacy they think either hospital or retail. What was your time like at this rotation? What is next on the docket of activities for your personal and professional future? What kind of advice would you give to current rotation students? What is your daily ritual? What is the best career advice you have received or given? What inspires you? What is the best way to contact you? Contact: Jake Ready, PharmD jready@butler.edu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#PharmacyFutureLeaders Today we will be talking with Jake Ready, new graduate of Butler University class of 2017. Jake has recently accepted a position as a staff pharmacist with Walgreens, but has explored several aspects of pharmacy prior to landing on the retail route. Throughout his time at Butler, Jake has acquired experience in various nontraditional pharmacy areas. Specifically, Jake spent a rotation with Eli Lilly exploring the industrial side of pharmacy, as well as a rotation abroad in Ecuador. While in school, Jake had work experience not only as a retail intern, but also as a clinical contractor for a company based in London, England. Despite his busy schedule, Jake also managed to plan his wedding on top of all of his pharmacy commitments.  How did you decide on the career path of pharmacy? And how did that path lead to you become a bulldog at Butler? You are a new Butler graduate, can you speak a little bit about the new NAPLEX, how you studied for it, any tips or tricks for those preparing to take it in the future? Looking over your CV, it is apparent that Butler has prepared you well for your future. Butler is a small private liberal arts college. Can you tell us about your transcontinental pharmaceutical involvement? You have worked as a clinical contractor for 2 years in London, England, and you went abroad for one of your rotations to Ecuador. First of all, how did you become involved in these experiences and what did they entail? You also volunteered your time for an international medical trip back in 2015. Do you have a strong desire to travel, or how did you become involved in this and what was your draw to going abroad? You not only balanced pharmacy school, work involvement as an intern at Walgreens and an RA on campus, several different community service opportunities, but you also planned a wedding! How did you balance planning a wedding, pharmacy school, and quickly after the wedding embarking on a year of rotations? While at Butler you spent a few semesters as a laboratory assistant. Can you speak to why you were interested in teaching experiences? It really looks like you have explored many different avenues that pharmacists can practice in. Specifically, you spent a rotation involving industrial pharmacy at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis. Usually when people think of pharmacy they think either hospital or retail. What was your time like at this rotation? What is next on the docket of activities for your personal and professional future? What kind of advice would you give to current rotation students? What is your daily ritual? What is the best career advice you have received or given? What inspires you? What is the best way to contact you? Contact: Jake Ready, PharmD jready@butler.edu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#PharmacyFutureLeaders Title: Academic Rotation Guest: Emily Henningsen (email: Emily-Henningsen@uiowa.edu) P4, University of Iowa Welcome to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, I'm your cohost Tony Guerra for the PharmacyFutureLeaders podcast broadcasting from the Des Moines Health and Public Services Building at DMACC's Ankeny Campus Connect with me on YouTube where you can find over 900 pharmacy videos supporting my audiobook Memorizing Pharmacology. Today we have our P4 student, Emily Henningsen, a PharmD Candidate from Preston, Iowa who is looking at both ambulatory care and clinical community pharmacy opportunities. She's especially excited to help patients with their continuity of care. She chose an academic rotation to impact students and learn what goes on behind the scenes as one develops courses and programs.  Everyone's leadership road is a little different; tell us what you are doing now and how you got there. You're almost a quarter done with your rotations, we've talked a little about the ticking clock for this year, how do you manage with job / rotation / life / NAPLEX studying balance? What's the hardest part of the three years before your APPE rotations? (two weeks) You come from Preston, Iowa, which is a smaller to town. We've had Brandon Gerleman on who just graduated and is in Winterset and is very pro rural town, tell me about your divide between current opportunities in the profession and underserved communities? You can't really know what kind of teacher a person is going to be before they get in front of students. I seen you excel teaching a cohort, a large classroom, and working with students one-on-one, what in your background at Iowa or otherwise do you think made you a good teacher? Many P4s are essentially homeless, how do you take advantage of the freedom that comes along with moving from one side of the state to the other because you went from Eastern Iowa to Central to Eastern Iowa back to Central Iowa then you bounce from Eastern Central Iowa to Eastern Iowa, anyway, you get the picture. What are you most looking forward to right now? What's it like to be at in the front of the classroom? What advice do you have for a student who wants to learn to teach that you wish you had known? How did it feel when students started coming directly to you for advice and help with their class? You've made YouTube videos to help fellow students with their NAPLEX prep, what's it like to get 1500 views? What did you learn from interviewing another P4 from another college? What blanket advice do you have for someone wanting to get to where you are? How do you prefer people contact you? Emily Henningsen  (email: Emily-Henningsen@uiowa.edu) P4, University of Iowa   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#PharmacyFutureLeaders Title: Academic Rotation Guest: Emily Henningsen (email: Emily-Henningsen@uiowa.edu) P4, University of Iowa Welcome to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, I'm your cohost Tony Guerra for the PharmacyFutureLeaders podcast broadcasting from the Des Moines Health and Public Services Building at DMACC's Ankeny Campus Connect with me on YouTube where you can find over 900 pharmacy videos supporting my audiobook Memorizing Pharmacology. Today we have our P4 student, Emily Henningsen, a PharmD Candidate from Preston, Iowa who is looking at both ambulatory care and clinical community pharmacy opportunities. She's especially excited to help patients with their continuity of care. She chose an academic rotation to impact students and learn what goes on behind the scenes as one develops courses and programs.  Everyone's leadership road is a little different; tell us what you are doing now and how you got there. You're almost a quarter done with your rotations, we've talked a little about the ticking clock for this year, how do you manage with job / rotation / life / NAPLEX studying balance? What's the hardest part of the three years before your APPE rotations? (two weeks) You come from Preston, Iowa, which is a smaller to town. We've had Brandon Gerleman on who just graduated and is in Winterset and is very pro rural town, tell me about your divide between current opportunities in the profession and underserved communities? You can't really know what kind of teacher a person is going to be before they get in front of students. I seen you excel teaching a cohort, a large classroom, and working with students one-on-one, what in your background at Iowa or otherwise do you think made you a good teacher? Many P4s are essentially homeless, how do you take advantage of the freedom that comes along with moving from one side of the state to the other because you went from Eastern Iowa to Central to Eastern Iowa back to Central Iowa then you bounce from Eastern Central Iowa to Eastern Iowa, anyway, you get the picture. What are you most looking forward to right now? What's it like to be at in the front of the classroom? What advice do you have for a student who wants to learn to teach that you wish you had known? How did it feel when students started coming directly to you for advice and help with their class? You've made YouTube videos to help fellow students with their NAPLEX prep, what's it like to get 1500 views? What did you learn from interviewing another P4 from another college? What blanket advice do you have for someone wanting to get to where you are? How do you prefer people contact you? Emily Henningsen  (email: Emily-Henningsen@uiowa.edu) P4, University of Iowa   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  #PharmacyFutureLeaders Preparing for the NAPLEX Guest: Eric Christianson  MED ED 101 Clinical Pharmacy Education – Improving Practice, Protecting Patients Eric Christianson is a clinical pharmacist passionate about patient safety, geriatrics, MTM, and clinical pharmacy. He is the owner of the blog at www.meded101.com a valuable resource for practicing healthcare professionals and students alike who are interested in learning more about the practical application of clinical pharmacy. He has 2 wonderful children and the best wife in the world. Among his professional accomplishments, he is Board certified in geriatrics and pharmacotherapy, has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, American Journal of Nursing, written an Amazon best seller Pharmacotherapy: Improving Medical Education Through Clinical Pharmacy Pearls, Case Studies and Common Sense and has helped thousands of nurses, pharmacists, and prescribers become better at medication management. How do you know you're ready for the NAPLEX? Number of hours? Practice Tests? How do you fit in NAPLEX studying as a parent or busy professional or both? What's the value of recording yourself? How do you connect with others during the APPE year? Contact information you want to share: www.meded101.com Twitter: MedEducation101 Blog: www.meded101.com/blog/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Megan Hartranft the five oncology drugs that every pharmacist should know about, which is a great review for P4 students who are currently preparing for the NAPLEX.  We cover cyclophosphamide, cisplatin, methotrexate, doxorubicin, and vincristine.

  #PharmacyFutureLeaders Preparing for the NAPLEX Guest: Eric Christianson  MED ED 101 Clinical Pharmacy Education – Improving Practice, Protecting Patients Eric Christianson is a clinical pharmacist passionate about patient safety, geriatrics, MTM, and clinical pharmacy. He is the owner of the blog at www.meded101.com a valuable resource for practicing healthcare professionals and students alike who are interested in learning more about the practical application of clinical pharmacy. He has 2 wonderful children and the best wife in the world. Among his professional accomplishments, he is Board certified in geriatrics and pharmacotherapy, has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, American Journal of Nursing, written an Amazon best seller Pharmacotherapy: Improving Medical Education Through Clinical Pharmacy Pearls, Case Studies and Common Sense and has helped thousands of nurses, pharmacists, and prescribers become better at medication management. How do you know you're ready for the NAPLEX? Number of hours? Practice Tests? How do you fit in NAPLEX studying as a parent or busy professional or both? What's the value of recording yourself? How do you connect with others during the APPE year? Contact information you want to share: www.meded101.com Twitter: MedEducation101 Blog: www.meded101.com/blog/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.