🧧Happy Lunar New Year, fellow pharmacists!🏮 🎉 As we embark on 2025, it's an ideal time to leverage the resources offered by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) New Practitioner Network (NPN) to advance our careers and enhance our professional development.
Here's how you can utilize APhA NPN resources this year:
1️⃣ Financial Education Resources
· APhA provides member-exclusive financial education resources, including webinars, tools, and consultations, to help you manage student debt, explore refinancing options, and develop savings strategies for a secure financial future.
2️⃣ Pathway to New Practitioner Life Webinar Series
· This series offers guidance on board exam preparation, residency and job interviews, time management strategies, and personal branding to help you navigate your early career stages effectively.
3️⃣ New Practitioner Leadership Opportunities
· Engage in leadership roles through the APhA New Practitioner Advisory Committee and NPN Standing Committees to serve your peers and contribute to the profession.
4️⃣ Professional Development Resources
· Access cutting-edge Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) programs, certification training, and exam preparation materials to advance your career and stay current with industry standards.
5️⃣ Networking and Community Engagement
· Participate in the APhA Engage platform, a members-only e-community featuring the New Practitioner Network Community and various Special Interest Groups (SIGs), to connect with peers and leaders in pharmacy.
Your Challenge for February: Select one APhA NPN resource that aligns with your 2025 goals and commit to engaging with it this month. Share your chosen resource and your plan to utilize it in the comments below! Let's support each other in our professional journeys.
#APhANPN #ProfessionalDevelopment #PharmacyCareers
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Joanne Shen
Education Standing Committee
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