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Transitions Magazine

Transitions is published bi-monthly for members of the APhA New Practitioner Network. The online newsletter contains information focused on life inside and outside pharmacy practice, providing guidance on various areas of professional, personal, and practice development. Each issue includes in-depth articles on such topics as personal financial management, innovative practice sites, career profiles, career development tools, residency and postgraduate programs, and more.

The pursuit of “hAPPEness” The pursuit of “hAPPEness”

The pursuit of “hAPPEness”

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During our third professional year, my classmates and I had the exciting opportunity to peruse the rotation catalog that outlined preceptors, practice sites, and of course, specialty areas. T’was an exciting time indeed as we ranked our top 20 choices per requirement fields, such as faculty-acute care or community practice. I was unsure of which career path I wanted to pursue, so I aimed to tailor my rotations to offer me further insights into various practices.  I set a goal to choose rotations that were specialized in ambulatory care and clinical practice sites, so that I...
The importance of women’s reproductive health The importance of women’s reproductive health

The importance of women’s reproductive health

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Harriet Beecher Stowe lived to be 85, an unusual feat for a woman born in 1811, when life expectancy was about 40. It is fair to assume she wasn’t talking specifically about women’s sexual health or reproductive health, but her words still ring true. Health is  everything. Yes, men and women experience similar health...
“Dear New Practitioner” “Dear New Practitioner”

“Dear New Practitioner”

There has been an increased effort to decrease mental health stigma and integrate mental health care into our lives like we would physical...
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A run at regional office (Online Exclusive) A run at regional office (Online Exclusive)

A run at regional office (Online Exclusive)

When I left for MRM2017 in Region 4 on a Friday morning with 19 other student pharmacists from the Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, I...
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Be part of an international adventure (Online Exclusive) Be part of an international adventure (Online Exclusive)

Be part of an international adventure (Online Exclusive)

The drone-like hum of the airplane engine buzzing in your ears … your over-stuffed backpack containing your laptop, kindle, straightener,...
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Family traditions Family traditions

Family traditions

Recently, my mom offered to write me a letter of recommendation for Rho Chi, the academic pharmacy honor society that she and my dad were accepted...
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Empowering pharmacists to become part of the solution Empowering pharmacists to become part of the solution

Empowering pharmacists to become part of the solution

Substance use disorders are not just today’s epidemic, but an issue that will require lifelong vigilance and support. After attending the...
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In a Tennessee State (Association) of mind In a Tennessee State (Association) of mind

In a Tennessee State (Association) of mind

When entering my final-year of pharmacy school, I was a bit uncertain about where my career was headed, but I was determined to do one thing...
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How research can shape your journey

Pharmacy school is filled with vast amounts of information to learn and retain until graduation and beyond. This can make it hard to take time for activities that can enrich future pharmacists with experiences not obtainable in the classroom. Professional organizations, leadership positions, and working in pharmacies are great examples of vital out-of-classroom experiences to help students...
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