In a world of keyboard warriors spewing negativity (including towards pharmacists), we here at tl;dr think it’s time to take a moment to remind everyone just how awesome pharmacy is. From students to residents to new grads to veterans…from community to clinic to long term care to nuclear to inpatient…YOU are making a difference. These are just a few of the stories you have to tell, but whew, they make us say, “Go Pharmacy!!”
Read MoreFor all of you who were secretly (or not so secretly) jealous of nurses being able to move states so easily, guess what…the times, they are a changing for pharmacists! Enter the new uniform MPJE. What is this test, you ask? Freedom, my phriends. Law exam freedom! Let us give you the rundown on this new licensure tool so you can plan ahead for this freedom.
Read MoreWe know that, as pharmacists, we impact our patients’ lives. We know we make a difference (even if some days it seems hard to feel that way). But have you ever thought about the magnitude of impact your pharmacy knowledge could have in underserved populations or disaster areas? Did you know that being helpful on a global scale is in fact accessible? Come hear about one pharmacist’s journey to fulfilling a dream of international impact.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about how to study for (and pass) the biggest exam standing between you and the title "Pharmacist."
Read MoreWe’ve previously given you our best tips for passing the NAPLEX on your first try. We even have a post specifically about the California pharmacy law exam. But what we haven’t tackled yet is formulating all our collective knowledge into one post about how to pass any MPJE on the first try. Well, tl;dr friends, today is the day.
Read MoreHave you ever looked at a paid claim and felt that tiny sigh of relief, only to realize months later that you actually lost money on that exact prescription? If that frustrating, upside-down math makes you want to tear your hair out, you're not alone. Let tl;dr break down the black box of PBM reimbursement and give you the tools to understand the fight for your pharmacy’s survival.
Read MoreAfter 4+ long, hard years, you are going to graduate pharmacy school and get your first real-paying pharmacist position. And yes, it’s gonna be sweet. But before you go and drop buckets on your dream car, please take a minute to check out these tips for managing that sweet new salary. If no one’s talked with you about personal finance yet, there’s no time like the present!
Read MoreJust when you think tl;dr has introduced you to all the various avenues for practicing pharmacy, spoiler alert...we missed one. Introducing the wonderful world of nuclear pharmacy! From radioactive isotopes to Geiger counters to calibration times, this post is a fascinating overview of a lesser known pharmacy field. Come learn what our nuclear colleagues do and how you can be a part of this world should you choose.
Read MoreFor those of you interested in residency, did you know that there’s life outside of The Match? (I know…GASP!) That’s right, it’s not 100% all about ASHP’s programs anymore. So if you’re wondering what this option is and how to successfully position yourself for it, you should definitely take a few minutes to read this post. It is seriously chock FULL of advice on how to win at your professional life goals (residency or not, honestly).
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if there’s life after…retail pharmacy? And if there is, what does that life look like? How does one get there? Believe it or not, this is no fairy tale! Let one pharmacist tell you the story of her professional life so that you might learn from her roadblocks and avoid similar pitfalls. Come find out what it takes to land your dream job!
Read MoreWe spend a lot of time talking about the major pharmacotherapeutic targets: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc. But what about those disease states that aren’t quite so common? How are therapies for those conditions developed, and what kind of regulatory support exists for manufacturers? Let tl;dr shed some light on rare diseases and their orphan drug treatments!
Read MoreRaise your hand if you’ve ever felt imposter syndrome. Trick question…it’s something we all face. But how can you deal with it? Will it just magically go away one day after you finally get that next certification? Is there anything that can be done to deal with it? Is there any GOOD that can come out of imposter syndrome? This short post gives our perspective.
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