The NAPLEX Content Outline: A Forward-Focused Format Change
NABP exams are designed and built using an exam blueprint, which provides the content areas and the approximate number of questions for each content area that will be asked on the exam. NABP uses the exam blueprint to develop exams, and external stakeholders such as prospective examinees, colleges of pharmacy, state boards of pharmacy, and the […]
Read More ›Top 10 Things To Do After Pharmacy School Graduation
Finishing pharmacy school is a huge accomplishment and probably feels like a big weight off your shoulders. While you can catch up on sleep and binge shows you missed while in school, you can also take productive steps towards the next phase of your pharmacy career! In this blog post, we will discuss 10 important […]
Read More ›Tips to Successfully Schedule Your Pharmacist Licensure Exams
When you’re studying to take a pharmacy exam like the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) or the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE®), the last thing on your mind might be scheduling your testing appointment, but the process is more nuanced than you might think. In this blog post, I will discuss the main components […]
Read More ›Give Pharmacy Students the NAPLEX Advantage
Now available to purchase by colleges of pharmacy, NAPLEX AdvantageTM is a new service developed to help schools prepare students and assess their readiness to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). NAPLEX Advantage includes 3 key features and an experience that can be customized by each school to meet its unique needs. NAPLEX […]
Read More ›Test Scores Have Been Falling. COVID-19 Is Just One Reason.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the day-to-day lives of nearly all Americans, including students. An ongoing decline in nationwide test scores at all academic levels – from students in K-12 schools to graduates of professional doctoral programs – has largely been attributed to the challenges related to remote learning at the […]
Read More ›No Need to ‘Check Your List Twice’ with CPE Monitor’s Enhanced Features
For many pharmacists this month, “making a list and checking it twice” applies to more than just holiday gifts. Licenses are set to renew by December 31 in 17 states, meaning many pharmacists are also keeping lists of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) requirements. NABP’s CPE Monitor service can help, and the Plus plan is especially […]
Read More ›Why Pharmacy Law Knowledge is Essential to Patient Safety
Of the examinations that NABP offers to gauge candidates’ readiness for pharmacy practice, the MPJE is the only one that assesses knowledge of state and federal laws and the ability to apply that knowledge in practice. We’ve heard of a misperception that a number of states are considering eliminating or have eliminated jurisprudence examinations for […]
Read More ›Five Ways to Get CPE and One Great Tracking Service
It’s happened to the best of us. You’re relaxing at home after a long day at the pharmacy, and it hits you — your license renewal is coming up. A slight panic sets in. Did you save all the activity confirmations? How are you supposed to cram in that many CE credits before the deadline […]
Read More ›CPE Monitor Plus Makes Tracking Pharmacy CE Requirements a Breeze
Out of all the subscriptions you might pay for – entertainment streaming, meal prep kits, goody boxes for your pets or kids – do any of them aid your career? Do any of them cost just $12 per year? We’d like to introduce you to the advanced features of CPE Monitor Plus. You’re probably already […]
Read More ›Taking the NAPLEX: A Basic Guide
Hard to believe that the end of the 2021-2022 academic year is on the horizon. For many P4 students, it’s an emotional rollercoaster: After all these years of preparing, the finish line is in sight, and your pharmacy career is just beginning. Taking the NAPLEX is one of the final steps you need to take, […]
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