I am doing a research paper for school, I need an internet source on pharmacists job secruity and benefits.\nI have found almost everything I need in a couple books, but hardly any on the web. Can anyone help me?
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well....I'm a pharmacist.  What exactly do you want to know? There is and has been such a huge demand it's ridiculous.  I read a pretty good article at salary.com (pretty sure where) explaining the shortage, benefits, etc that might be what you're looking for.  If not feel free to ask whatever.
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Look in psychinfo, if you know what that is or in another search engine that looks up research journals. Try combining a search that includes the words "primary care" with "social work" or with "psychology" there is plenty of literature out there for psychology. The literature in psychology focuses on the importance of putting psychologists in primary care offices. PLease feel free to e-mail me with any additional questions. good luck :)
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I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and work for one of the major retail chain pharmacies.  I have also had a lot of experiance in different pharmacy settings including pharmaceutical advertising.  I have to say the best way to get yourself ready for a job like this is to do some pharmaceutical reasearch such as basic terminology and some of the most commonly prescribed drugs on the market today.  Also if you know what company you want to work for do some research and see what drugs they have in development and have a basic understanding so when asked a question you will be able to answer it.  My friend went for a job as a pharmacutical sales rep and during the interview they asked her to pretend she was going to present Ambien to a Doctor and what she would tell the MD about it pharmacokinetics and dynamics and how it differs from the other Rx sedatives.  She did not know very much about that drug and was caught off guard.  Just make sure to do your research.
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Depends on where you work, hospital pharmacy or a retail setting.  Hospitals have staff pharmacists on 24 hours a day, but that doesn't mean you will get stuck with third shift if you don't want it....but you will get weekends, holidays, etc.  Generally, you either work 7am-3pm, or 3pm-11pm. (unless you get third shift)  Retail pharmacists have to work weekends too, but not usually the major holidays. Retail pharmacists get paid more, but I think hospital pharmacy would be more rewarding---you use way more of what you learn in school.  The school is long...two years of pre-pharmacy, then 4 years of pharmacy school.  You need a pharm-D nowadays to graduate.  You can make good money, and don't need to be on call (most times).  It would be a better career choice if you plan on having a family, its a more predictable schedule.  Good luck with organic chemistry, I think you'll have to take that either way!
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I live in Utah and can tell you what the rules are here. You are in another state, and any other answer you get here is somebody's guess.\n\nContact the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy and they can give you the rules and requirements.\n\nI would bet the guys in the Pharmacy know the rules already. If they are 'acting stupid'  or otherwise discouraging you, then I would suspect they are not so keen on having a student. I can't blame them really. Students are more trouble than they are worth, UNLESS they are going to stay with the company.
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Your local library likely has a copy of The Physicians Desk Reference, commonly known as the PDR. The PDR contains all the information you are seeking and specifics on drugs within each class.  Good luck.
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It sounds like you are asking for a full research paper. That is a lot more that what can be posted in an answer here.\n\nAre you having a hard time finding research material? You may want to ask the librarian at your library. They are supposed to be skilled in helping you find materials for research projects.
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To become a pharmacist, it will require a minimum of 6 years of college study.  Acceptance rates at colleges pharmacy are very low.  The average is about 1 in 8.  The two years of prereqs require you to take very rigorous science courses  Upon graduation, you will receive a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.\nYou can work in all kinds of environments from retail to hospital to managed care to industry.  Pharmacists can be found in every facet of health care from presidents of Walgreens to working in your local hospital.  \nThe type of work you do does depend on where you work.  In retail (community), you will be verifying medications, counseling patients on their prescriptions, advising on OTCs, etc.\nTo become a registered pharmacist, you'll have to pass two licensing exams.  You have to be registered to practice pharmacy.\nThe career is expecting large growth in the coming 20 years.  It is believed that pharmacist prescribing will become a bigger force.
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Four pages seems so long, but really if you focus your ideas, you'll do it in no time. Start by writing an introductory paragraph about what it is. Then write about:\n\n- Where it's made, how it came to be invented, its history\n- What it's used for, prescribed for, and how it helps\n- Any significant research about how it's helping/working for most people\n- Side effects and drug interactions, when to avoid taking it\n- If you can get them, personal quotes about how the product's working for them.\n\nTry a pro/con approach, where you write first about something good, then tell the flip side. Include references to all your sources. \n\nHere's a list of places to get info:\n\nhttp://www.zyrtec.com/\nhttp://www.drugs.com/zyrtec.html\nhttp://www.drugs.com/PDR/Zyrtec_Tablets.html\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/cetiriz.htm\nhttp://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/download/uspi_zyrtec.pdf\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zyrtec\nhttp://psychcentral.com/meds/zyrtec.htm\n\n\nHope this all helps! Good luck with your paper!\n~Tia~
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try davisdrugguide.com, or webmd..  If you worked at a hospital there are some really great medical programs in many of the ER's where you can pull up almost any drug and info about it.   \n\nwww.harcourthealth.com/merlin/lilley/\n\nThis was inside the pharmacology book I have. I did not check to see if you can access all the info.   If you are in nursing school alot of the books have good websites that have a ton of information.  \n\nHope this helps!
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I am glad you are at least asking the question.  Get bookds from the library.  There is one called "A shot in the dark" and it was soooo illuminating.  Did you know vacine manufacturers cannot be sued if they damage your hild?  Did you know how many cases of vaccine damage there are???  Itis really an eye opener, but too much for this small space.  Get the books, go to the library.  It is worth it
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Try The Vault. It has real employee surveys, and lots of inside information on companies. You might have to get a membership to view some areas.
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I assume you're looking for articles and pictures online.  There are a couple of sites that may be helpful.  PubMed is a medical information database that should have articles on drug abuse.  Scirus is a science related search engine that should turn up a variety of resources on drugs. Try searching using the terms "drug abuse" or "hallucinogens."  Searching for one of these terms and "self injury" may also help.  Your local public library may also have some books or articles that would be helpful.  Ask for assistance at the reference desk, the librarians there will be so used to hearing strange questions that they won't bat an eyelash at your question.  Many libraries have online reference now, so you may not even have to leave your computer.
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Yes it is. They don't know whether your prescription is true or false. While they have unscrupulous doctors who write prescriptions for them you pay much more than you would at the chemist. At worst, they put you on a "sucker list" to receive spam between now and forever and you don't get your pills. Either way, you are better off seeing your pharmacist.
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Best way to research this is webMD.com.  Call any pharmacist and they will give you all the details and may even have a pamphlet they can give you.
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Here is a start:\n\nhttp://www.faqs.org/faqs/sci/chem-faq/part4/section-1.html\n\nwww.skillsplusinc.com/ PDF%20File%20Subweb/Classes/Class%20QA.PDF\n\nhttp://www.steris.com/resources/resources_wp.cfm\n\nwww.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ cupn/Reports/QualityAssurancePlan.pdf
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These sites may help with your research.  I looked them up and found them to be very adequate.  you will like these.  \n\nI \nhttp://www.workplacefairness.org/        (rights)\n\nhttp://www.studentdoc.com/salaries.html       (salary)\n\nhttp://www.priory.com/ethics.htm           (duties, oath)\n\nhttp://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/326/7391/670   (risks)\n\nhttp://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2006/05/the_rewards_of_being_a_physici.php                    (rewards of being a doctor)\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7566184&dopt=Citation\n(Dangers of Being a doctor)\n\n\nGood luck tonight with getting it finished and hope this helps you.