Why I QUIT my Night Shift Pharmacist Job + My NEW JOB as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

[@LaceyRoseLove]

Congrats on your new career! I did an IDS rotation P4 year and it was interesting to see a niche area of pharmacy. I'm starting my first post-residency career where I interned in pharmacy school and while it's not the career I wanted, it definitely offers the opportunity to be built into something specialized in women's health. Plus work from home, no weekends, and no holidays are a bonus. Excited to see your updates on this adventure!

[@HappyPharmLife]

Thank you! It is an interesting niche for sure! And the work-life fit is definitely much better at this position compared to night shift!

[@nikkysteph9105]

Wow, just seeing this. Hopefully I’m not making a mistake going from an inpatient rotating shift to mid night 7 on 7 off. Rotating shift made me feel like I work everyday and don’t get to see my kids especially when I work afternoons. I’m hoping I can do midnight for a few years till my kids get done with high school. Still not afraid of making mistakes because if it doesn’t work for me, I will keep looking until I find something that works. By the way I was the backup pharmacist for my investigational drug pharmacist and I love it. Congrats

[@RuleMyWorld258]

no holidays and weekends are a dreammmm working in health care 🤩🤩 congrats on your new position!!

[@HappyPharmLife]

Right!? Very excited for a better schedule after all those years working so many weekends and holidays!

[@user-es5jq6yy9l]

How can I get the skills and experience necessary to be a clinical pharmacist without pursuing a residency? I have research background prior to pharmacy school, and graduate training from a Ph.D program that I left in order to pursue pharmacy. I realized while in pharmacy school and after that I really need research in order to be happy. I cannot do a residency for family obligations and financial problems. What is the best way to get a clinical position without working a 7on 7 off? I just turned 40 and have kids and wondering if its even worth trying.

[@HappyPharmLife]

You may need to start part time or prn to get your foot in the door at a hospital. I know many people who didn't do a residency who work in hospitals and that is the most common way they get a hospital job. I will say, there isn't much research in staff positions and you won't get a clinical specialist job without a residency or experience.

[@Lokie-cd2hw]

40 is old in the pharmacy world now. Hospitals in my area will rarely hire a pharmacist over 35. Also clinical pharmacist in hospitals do very little research unless there is some type of academic affiliation. Research is supported by grants and hospitals have no money for research. Even new graduates who want a residency may not get one due to there's only a limited number of them. The one year residency is not competitive for a true clinical pharmacist position. To be competitive you need at least a two year residency and preferably a fellowship. And, don't forget special board certifications. It takes a lot to be a true clinical pharmacist, but sadly the compensation is not justify your level of education. You will need to be satisfied with self-actualization and "psychic pay" as one of my former clinical pharmacy professor would say.

[@user-es5jq6yy9l]

@@Lokie-cd2hw are you a pharmacist? And there is no age limit on when to be a pharmacist. I have a friend who just finished her residency at 42 and is now a clinical pharmacist at the VA. No one is legally allowed to even ask your age

[@marinasofty]

Clinical pharmacists don't have night shifts?

[@HappyPharmLife]

I did. I worked the night shift for 2 years, hence this video.