Pharmacy
Pharmacists serve patients by providing information and advice on
well-being. They also supply medication to patients in need of a
better health. A qualified pharmacist must go through a certain amount
and type of schooling to obtain certain degrees; these degrees will
make an individual eligible to become a qualified pharmacist. Many
colleges and universities across the United States offer great
schooling to be part of this profession. There are many reasons for
people to join such an appealing profession to with benefits such as a
great living.
Pharmacists are experts in drugs developed to treat and prevent human
diseases. They advise doctors and patients on which prescriptions and
over-the-counter drugs, medicines and therapies are appropriate for
treating certain health conditions. They also prepare medications,
fill prescriptions, and teach patients how to take the medication.
Therefore, they must have excellent communication skills so that they
can listen, understand, and ask questions. In addition, they must be
able to express ideas clearly when speaking and writing so that
patients understand correctly. A pharmacist must make sure that they
explain the composition of the drug, the side effects, the dosages,
and the any complications with other drugs the patient might use. A
person in this profession must be organized and always focused to make
sure they do not give the wrong medication to the incorrect person
because the consequences can be fatal. In summary for a person to be a
successful pharmacist they must be a focused, well trained, and
organized person.
To become a pharmacist a person must go to a ...
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... to earn a comfortable living. In addition, one of my brother’s friends
found a job as a pharmacist and works 8 hours a day 5 days a week and
earns about 100,000 dollars a year. She owns a gorgeous apartment and
drives a BMW. Through hard work and studying I am confident that I
could become a successful pharmacist that helps guide people to a
healthier and longer life.
MLA Citation Page
Book:
Rayburn, William. Every Woman's Pharmacy.
St. Louis: C.V. Mosby, 1987
Online Sources:
iSeek Solutions “Career: Pharmacists”
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Proper, Michael “Careers in Biology”
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