by Numan Shaikh | Dec 20, 2019 | General
I did possess certain values when I first started working. Values such as a strong work ethic and extreme loyalty were very important. Yet, many of my philosophies resulted when I least expected them. I’d like to share some as follows. My Dad’s Story Back in...
by Numan Shaikh | Dec 6, 2019 | Career, Health and Wellness
Pharmacists have demanding work environments. Many on their feet for 10 to 12 hours a day. Those hours are hard on the body and leave little time and energy to rest. People tend to assert self-care as a cure-all for exhaustion. Defined as “any activity we do...
by Numan Shaikh | Dec 4, 2019 | General, Pharmacy Student
What should you use to study the NAPLEX? Unless you have unyielding confidence or haven’t spoken to any of your classmates, you’re probably aware that NAPLEX passing rates have been pretty abysmal in recent years. When I studied for the NAPLEX back in...
by Numan Shaikh | Nov 26, 2019 | Pharmacy Student
Alex BarkerAlex is the Founder of The Happy PharmD. He loves anime, his family, and video games, but not in that...
by Numan Shaikh | Oct 29, 2019 | Workplace Matters
I never rented a car from Avis. I’ve rented from other companies, like Hertz or Enterprise when I’ve gone on vacation. But never from Avis. I’ve heard of Avis, though. Actually, I’ve heard of most of the major car rental companies: Avis, Hertz, Enterprise,...
by Numan Shaikh | Oct 28, 2019 | Health and Wellness
Recently, I posted on the Pharmacist Moms Facebook group this question: What do you feel is the most challenging thing about balancing work and life? The answers and attention this conversation drew up were all at once fascinating, heart-breaking, inspiring, and...
by Numan Shaikh | Oct 11, 2019 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellness
Rachel Prescott felt like she’d been hit by a bus every night after her shift. At the time, she was a pharmacy manager working 95 hours every two weeks in a high-volume store with regular turnover. The self-proclaimed “fixer” exhausted every...
