MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Ashley Earley, Pharm.D. Assistant Professor at Harding University College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy/Academic Practice: Assistant Professor at
Harding University College of Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacist at Joe’s Pharmacy Express in Searcy, AR; Relief Pharmacist at Wal-Mart Pharmacy.
Pharmacy School & Year: University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy in 2002. Completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in 2010.
Years in business/teaching: At Harding University College
of Pharmacy since 2010; Joe’s Pharmacy Express since 2013; Wal-Mart Pharmacy since 2000 (intern, staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, relief pharmacist).
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy being able to share my
Oddest request from a student: A student asked me to email
him a copy of an upcoming exam so he could print it and bring a paper copy on exam day. He was having trouble with the software we use to administer online exams. Needless to say, his request was denied and I referred him to someone who could help with his computer issues.
Recent reads: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, Rhinoceros
Success by Scott Alexander, Living Well Spending Less by Ruth Soukup.
Fun Activities: I am a self-proclaimed foodie and I am
currently training for my third half-marathon (I have to run so I can eat more). My children and I love to garden and we raise chickens.
passion for pharmacy with others. I am blessed to have played a small role in the development of some amazing new practitioners.
Ideal Dinner Guests: I would combine three things that are
Least favorite part of the job: The fear of teaching out of
If not a pharmacist then..: I would open a farm-to-table
date information since guidelines and policies are constantly being updated.
very important to me: faith, family, and laughter by inviting Jesus, my grandparents, Jimmy Fallon and Jim Gaffigan.
restaurant and teach gardening and cooking classes. §
What do you think will be the biggest challenges for pharmacists in the next 5 years? The continual need to prove ourselves as healthcare providers and educate others regarding our importance as part of the healthcare team.
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