My Starting Point – Mayra Ruiz Gallegos – Time Machine!
Hi guys! I’m nearly there! This is blog #16, and you can read the previous 15 here. Start at the beginning and follow my journey through the Pharmacy Technology program at the Carrington College Mesa campus. A Time-Traveling Student If I could go back to my first day of class, now that I’m almost at the […]
DEA allows prescription drugs to be returned to pharmacies
In what’s considered a long overdue policy change, it is now possible for consumers to return unused prescription medications to pharmacies.¹ The Drug Enforcement Administration announced that it would permit individuals to bring back drugs designated as controlled substances, such as opioid painkillers like OxyContin, stimulants like Adderall and depressants like Ativan. The policy, which will be […]
My Starting Point – Mayra Ruiz Gallegos – Saving Lives
Hello again Carrington flock! If you’ve not read by previous posts, use this link to follow my journey so far through the Pharmacy Technology program at the Mesa campus. I’m nearly at the end of my externship now and somebody asked me recently what’s the most valuable thing I’ve learned over these six weeks? The […]
Fruit consumption lowers risk of heart disease
A recent study has proved that the age-old adage is in fact true, fruit can significantly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Research conducted by the University of Oxford used data from nearly half a million subjects in China over several years, which suggested that those who eat fruit every day reduce their risk of CVD […]
Staying current on vaccinations
As the anti-vaccination movement becomes more popular in certain regions of the country, it is important for medical professionals to provide patients with a wide range of information on the benefits of vaccines. Rumors and conspiracy theories regarding vaccinations encourage some parents to shy away from scheduling shots for their children, but this misinformation directly […]
A call for new antibiotics
The emergence of superbugs could be a threat that alters the world of medicine as we know it, potentially throwing our society back into the Dark Ages. Fear not though, advancements in antibiotics are taking on these continually evolving microscopic monsters. As humans continue to fight infections with antibiotics, bacteria grow stronger and adapt, eventually becoming resistant. […]
My Starting Point – Mayra Ruiz Gallegos – Extern Prep
Hi guys, it’s Mayra again – back to update you on my adventures on the Pharmacy Technology program at the Mesa, AZ, campus. It’s been a while since my last post as I’ve been incredibly busy; if you’re a Carrington student or Alumni you’ll appreciate that I’m sure! I’ve started my extern already, so I […]
College – worth the cost?
Whether you’re interested in pharmacy technology or getting a vet tech degree, research suggests a college education is a surefire way to improve your earnings over the long term. A multitude of surveys, student testimonies and articles examining the job market for college graduates has caused shock waves across various media, but the general consensus throughout […]
My Starting Point – Mayra Ruiz Gallegos – Make Time
It’s Mayra again! When I’m thinking about things to share that new students would find interesting, I try to come up with tips on things that I’d liked to have known when I started the Pharmacy Technology program back in October. That’s why this week I’m sharing my thoughts on managing your time. It’s an […]
My Starting Point – Mayra Ruiz Gallegos – Changes
Hello world – I hope you’ve been enjoying my blog posts over the last few months! I’ve now completed 20 weeks of the Pharmacy Technology program at the Carrington College Mesa campus, and I’m about three months into my core classes. I thought it was time to give you an update on what’s going on, […]
My Starting Point – Mayra Ruiz Gallegos – Meeting Mr. Ron!
Hey guys, it’s Mayra again! If you’ve not read my earlier blogs about my journey through the Pharmacy Technology program at the Mesa campus, you can find them all here! Today I’m excited to introduce you to my teacher and talk a little about the teaching style at Carrington! Meeting Mr. Ron! The first day […]
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Antibiotics
If you’ve been ill with anything more than the common cold in your lifetime, chances are you’ve been prescribed or told to take an antibiotic. From bronchitis to a staphylococcus, if it’s an infection, antibiotics can likely be used to treat it. But almost nothing is full proof when it comes to medicine. We’ve broken […]