As person who have spent 6 years working in healthcare, I amthoroughly aware and a true believer that pharmacy has the ability to changepeople’s lives.
Whether it is at the level of the community pharmacist offeringthe best advice possible to common illnesses, to high-level research into drugsthat could cure a range of chronic or life-threatening diseases, the role ofthe pharmacist cannot be overestimated. As a motivated and hardworkingindividual, with a desire to understand the fascinating human body along with ajoy of helping other people, I strongly believe that studying pharmacy willgive me one of the final and most important step towards a rewarding career inthe field of pharmacy. My passion for the subjects of biology, chemistry, and thehuman body has strengthened my decision to study pharmacy. This is due to thefact that they have provided me with a wide range of skills and knowledgerequired for a degree in pharmacy. The practical and theoretical sides ofChemistry have given me a clear understanding of the organic, inorganic andphysical aspects of the subject.
The biology aspect has given me a basicunderstanding of the human body and how it responds to certain diseases andenvironments around us. Lastly, Math has provided me with the skills to analyze andsolve problems. I have also gained the skill of producing written andillustrated results for a mathematical problem. So using Math, I am able tocalculate the accurate dosage of the drug which is required for the patient inrelation to pharmacy. These skills I utilize in my daily practice as aRespiratory Therapist. Furthermore, working as a Respiratory Therapist has given methe opportunity to see the change in people’s lives and how grateful theybecome when they are finally able to breathe after a dose of racemicepinephrine or albuterol.
An opportunity to become a pharmacist would be agreat transition in to fulfilling and rewarding career that would further myunderstanding of all that is involved in drug preparation, mechanism of actionand how other medications work to alleviate ailments in the human body. My interest and enthusiasm for pharmacy have led me workedalongside staff on research project as to efficacy of given albuterol metereddose inhaler in lieu of albuterol nebulizer to children who came into theemergency room with severe asthma symptoms. I feel like I have handled myresponsibility well and have learned a lot from this project. It has providedwith extended knowledge and expertise as it pertains to medicationadministration best practices. duringthese years my research, communication and interpersonal skills have developed. I believe myself to be an honest, motivated, and responsibleindividual who is able to keep information private.
In any work I do I amthorough, logical and careful, with an eye for detail. I feel I am a physicallystable individual who can handle pressure due to coursework and assignments Ihave completed since undergraduate till now. Outside of school I enjoy readinga variety of books from different genres which include self-improvement, economicsand natural science, and science now. I also feel that I am a mentally strongperson with a quiet personality, who is keen and able to work within a groupand or independently. As an observer I can come to conclusions quickly byapproaching any situation by using creative methods.
As pharmacy requires me towork with a wide variety of people therefore excellent communication skills arecrucial for this course and I believe I possess these skills. I have found that the variety of skills and experiences thatI have gained have helped me to become self-motivated and an enthusiasticindividual. I feel I have a wide range of skills which will help me throughoutmy university experience and I am looking forward to starting the next stage inmy academic life. I have a great determination and will to succeed in myultimate goal, and would like to face the challenges of university life onceagain.
