Pharmacists are responsible for safe transfer and drug administration for patient care; watching over technicians; order entry; drug monitoring and providing drug information to nurses and physicians. Dispenses drugs to wards, clinics, and clients; prepares special compounds and approved prescriptions and consults with medical staff about the use and control of drugs. The practice of pharmacy within each state is regulated by the laws of the state, including the regulation of licensure for pharmacy practice. To practice pharmacy in any state, a pharmacist must become a registered pharmacist (RPh), also known as a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacists are licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy. Requirements are different depending on the state, but in general, to be licensed a pharmacist must: --Bachelor's degree (5 year program) or advanced pharmacy degree (Pharm.D., M.
S.) from an accredited college of pharmacy --Participate in residency or internship programs to acquire direct, "hands-on" patient care experience --Pass a an examination, known as the NABPLEX (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensing Examination) ANNUAL SALARY - $44,727 to $61,224 - FULL-TIME HOURLY SALARY - $21.42 to $29.32 - INTERMITTENT I don't think I would want to be a pharmacist because it seems like too much responsibility, not that I don't want responsibility, but what if I mess up on a prescription on accident and a patient gets really sick because of me.
Its the kind of job that if I mess up, it will make me feel really bad because I hurt someone physically. Also I'm not good at mixing drugs and things like that.
