﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:55:34 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>American Pharmacists Association</title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/rss/2074</link><atom:link href="http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/rss/2074" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[From paycheck to plan: Building your financial system as a new practitioner]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/from-paycheck-to-plan-building-your-financial-system-as-a-new-practitioner</link><description><![CDATA[ By Timothy Ulbrich, PharmD 

 Whether you're opening your first pharmacist paycheck or you've been practicing for a few years, there usually comes a point when a new practitioner asks: “I make a ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/from-paycheck-to-plan-building-your-financial-system-as-a-new-practitioner</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-4142]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Your diploma is just the beginning: Building a lifelong learning plan]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/your-diploma-is-just-the-beginning-building-a-lifelong-learning-plan</link><description><![CDATA[ By Anneliese Harp, PharmD 

 Graduating from pharmacy school is a tremendous accomplishment, especially since it is also the beginning of a career that is built upon continuous learning. One of ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/your-diploma-is-just-the-beginning-building-a-lifelong-learning-plan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-4141]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[A day in the life of a pharmaceutical industry fellow]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pharmaceutical-industry-fellow</link><description><![CDATA[ By Lain Ward, PharmD 

 When I tell people that I am a regulatory affairs strategy fellow, the response is often the same: “That sounds interesting... but what exactly do you do?” 

 Truthfully, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pharmaceutical-industry-fellow</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-4140]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to maintain friendships against the changing tides]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/how-to-maintain-friendships-against-the-changing-tides</link><description><![CDATA[ “The only constant is change.” One of the most painful realizations I had as a new practitioner is that each moment is completely ephemeral. As a student pharmacist, you do not realize how good you ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/how-to-maintain-friendships-against-the-changing-tides</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-4139]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Early legacy building]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/early-legacy-building</link><description><![CDATA[ By Tessa Schnelle, PharmD, MPH, DPLA 

 Growing up in rural Iowa, I was surrounded by my “farmily”—a group of farmers and their families that exchanged chickens for labor and passed on tips for ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/early-legacy-building</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-4138]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Prioritizing well-being as a new practitioner: A sustainable approach]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/prioritizing-well-being-as-a-new-practitioner-a-sustainable-approach</link><description><![CDATA[ By Zachary Curren, PharmD, MPH 

 Well-being has become one of the most important conversations in pharmacy. Workforce well-being and workplace conditions continue to be among the most pressing ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/prioritizing-well-being-as-a-new-practitioner-a-sustainable-approach</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-3973]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Film class with Dr. Asokan]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/film-class-with-dr-asokan</link><description><![CDATA[ By Aneesh Asokan, PharmD, MBA 

 Now that some time has passed since my last post, my view remains that “nothing productive happens after 7 pm on a Friday night.” What’s funny is that while this ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/film-class-with-dr-asokan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-3972]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Rising slowly: Lessons in sourdough and well-being]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/rising-slowly-lessons-in-sourdough-and-well-being</link><description><![CDATA[ By Nicole Sandoval, PharmD 

 Life after graduation looked different than I imagined. Once licensure exams were behind me and a routine finally settled in, it felt strange not to be studying for ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/rising-slowly-lessons-in-sourdough-and-well-being</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-3971]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mental Health First Aid: Pharmacy]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/mental-health-first-aid-pharmacy</link><description><![CDATA[ By Hailey (Mook) Wicker, PharmD 

 According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2024 (the latest year for which data is available), 23.4% of adults (61.5 million ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/mental-health-first-aid-pharmacy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-3970]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom English]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Finding my ground: A well-being journey rooted in gratitude and growth]]></title><link>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/finding-my-ground-a-well-being-journey-rooted-in-gratitude-and-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By Sarder Sadid, PharmD 

 What does it mean to truly prioritize well-being? For me, it was not always something I focused on intentionally. It became something I had to relearn. 

 After a ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.pharmacist.com/Publications/Road-to-NP-LIFE/Article/finding-my-ground-a-well-being-journey-rooted-in-gratitude-and-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3fea3d08-a011-4455-a0c4-c8d47a98398c-3969]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>