Humans o f EMSOP

“Stories of humans of the Rutgers EMSOP community. Sharing the things that make us unique, despite the world of pharmacy we all have in common.”

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What’s your favorite thing to do after an exam?

“I love getting food with my friends in downtown New Brunswick! It’s always nice to relax after an exam and something to look forward to.”

What brings you joy?

“Definitely my friends and family! I love being able to spend time with them and just be able to relax, laugh, and have a good time. Especially during busy school days, it’s nice to go home to my friends and talk about our days or talk to my family!!”

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of the year, what would it be?

“Never Enough by Daniel Caesar.”

Continued from page 1 employees, for corporations to enact change.

Whether in the workplace or on rotations, having conversations with staff about methods to alleviate burnout and building connections with patients for greater transparency will strengthen the bond between patient and pharmacist, facilitating the demand for meaningful change.

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References

1. Walgreens pharmacy staff walk out, citing unsafe working conditions. The Washington Post. https://www. washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/09/walgreenspharmacy-strike-vaccine/. Published October 9, 2023. Accessed November 3, 2023.

2. Pharmacists Report High Levels of Burnout, Resulting in Understaffing and Alternative Career Paths. Pharmacy Times. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/pharmacists-report-high-levels-of-burnout-resu lting-in- understaff ing-and-alternative-career-paths. Published April 25, 2023. Accessed November 3, 2023.

3. CEO Statements On Walkout. APhA, American Pharmacists Association. https://www.pharmacist.com/APhAPress-Releases/ceo-statement-on-walkouts. Published October 30, 2023. Accessed November 3, 2023.