Transitions

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.

Friday, November 13, 2015 0 1356

I am a scientist. Even when I was a little girl, I always preferred science and math. In fact, I asked Santa Claus for a microscope for Christmas when I was only 8 years old. Other school subjects such as history and English did not garner my attention like molecules and math. I could not see how politics and policy could affect my everyday life. However, in pharmacy school, I found my passion for policy.

Friday, November 13, 2015 0 1491

Provider status is one of the most important pieces of legislation to each and every pharmacist. Pharmacists and student pharmacists across the country are working to raise awareness and convince their legislators to pass H.R. 592 and S.314, however, there is even more that can be done.  Within the past year, several states have announced...

Growing the field of pharmacy

On the plains of North Dakota, it is well known the amount of hard work and dedication it takes to harvest crops on frozen, unrelenting soil....

Front row seat for important policy discussions

As a final-year student pharmacist, I have had the opportunity to appreciate different sides of practice that I knew very little about prior to...

Taking advocacy one step at a time

The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy came into existence because of pharmacists and community members who...

Provider status is about patients

This year in APhA–ASP, each student pharmacist is challenged to “Live Your Why.” As a final-year student pharmacist, I can say...

Inside the home of pharmacy

After having the pleasure of serving for 2 years on the APhA–ASP National Executive Committee, I knew I wanted to continue working for...

The pharmacist’s voice is heard on Capitol Hill

This past summer, I had the unique opportunity to complete a student fellowship with Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R–GA), a freshman...

Your efforts can lead the profession over the provider status finish line

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Your efforts can lead the profession over the provider status finish line

On January 28, 2015, H.R. 592, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R–KY), G.K. Butterfield (D–NC), and Todd Young (R–IN). Just as exciting, a day later on January 29, S. 314, legislation with the same name as H.R. 592, was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA),...

My chronic disease helps me be a better pharmacist

Thursday, November 12, 2015

My chronic disease helps me be a better pharmacist

I can describe myself in many ways. I love spending time with my family. I enjoy volunteering. And I am chronically ill. I have carried that heavy label for 5 years since I was diagnosed with lupus nephritis at the age of 21. I am very lucky to be alive and I am grateful that my condition has been manageable. My chronic illness has been both a burden and an inspiration. It has made...

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Transitions Magazine

Solidifying my passion for policy

Shape pharmacy practice in your state

Growing the field of pharmacy

Front row seat for important policy discussions

Taking advocacy one step at a time

Provider status is about patients

Inside the home of pharmacy

The pharmacist’s voice is heard on Capitol Hill

Your efforts can lead the profession over the provider status finish line

My chronic disease helps me be a better pharmacist