Well over 1,000 students join CPNP each year to learn more about the profession and how to advance their careers. From networking and mentoring to education and toolkits, CPNP works to promote the development of the next generation of psychiatric pharmacists.
Top 11 Member Benefits for Students
- Example practice settings for psychiatric pharmacists
Active CPNP members and practitioners overview their practice settings, what they do on a daily basis, and how they recommend preparing for a position within a specialty area. Learn more about the exciting opportunities in the field of psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy - Residency tips
Learn some of the best ways to secure a residency and to make the most of it. - Residency directory
The residency directory provides expanded information on psychiatric pharmacy residencies. Learn more about the programs, their features and their histories before you apply. - Student chapters at 40+ pharmacy schools
Student members can join local chapters to meet others with similar interests, learn more about the profession, and give back to the local community. - CPNP Communities
Join any of the CPNP Communities to participate in their email discussions and webinars. Learn more about what is happening in the niche areas most interesting to you. - Discounted continuing education
Get a jumpstart on professional development by accessing a wide variety of continuing education available for members. - Member directory
Locate and reach out to CPNP members across the country. - Publication opportunities
Student members are encouraged to write movie reviews for The CPNP Perspective's "Movies in the Classroom" column, and abstracts from the Annual Meeting poster sessions are published in a PubMed journal. - Access useful toolkits and resources
Printable medication education pamphlets for patients is a good starting place for students. The resources section of the web site also includes various toolkits, pocket reference cards, and many shared resources uploaded by CPNP members. - Lowest available rates for the Annual Meeting
Student members receive the lowest available registration rates for the Annual Meeting. The meeting includes a student track, mentoring via CPNP Connect, a trainee poster session, and the opportunity to engage with both students and experienced specialists. - Students can access discounted member dues until graduation in addition to the 6-month free trial!
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After graduating with a PharmD degree from South Dakota State University, College of Pharmacy in 1999, Anne Morstad began her career at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She became involved in Psychiatry when Paul Price, who had been the hospital’s psychiatric pharmacist, moved to Nebraska. She became the lead pharmacist when Avera McKennan built a free-standing Behavioral Health Center, and after becoming a board certified psychiatric pharmacist (BCPP), she was promoted to a Clinical Specialist in Psychiatry. Learn more about working in a Behavioral Health Center. Posted on 07/02/19
After graduating with a PharmD degree from South Dakota State University, College of Pharmacy in 1999, Anne Morstad began her career at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She became involved in Psychiatry when Paul Price, who had been the hospital’s psychiatric pharmacist, moved to Nebraska. She became the lead pharmacist when Avera McKennan built a free-standing Behavioral Health Center, and after becoming a board certified psychiatric pharmacist (BCPP), she was promoted to a Clinical Specialist in Psychiatry. Learn more about working in a Behavioral Health Center.
There is a shortage of psychiatric pharmacy providers, and patients have unmet needs that can be filled by these individuals. CPNP's position paper describes the expertise and skills of psychiatric pharmacists and the associated positive outcomes for patients with these disorders. This paper also outlines barriers to the provision of services by psychiatric pharmacists and presents action items aimed at effecting change. Read this position paper to learn more about the value of psychiatric pharmacists as part of the health care team. We hope you will consider exploring psychiatric pharmacy for your career. Posted on 06/04/19
There is a shortage of psychiatric pharmacy providers, and patients have unmet needs that can be filled by these individuals. CPNP's position paper describes the expertise and skills of psychiatric pharmacists and the associated positive outcomes for patients with these disorders. This paper also outlines barriers to the provision of services by psychiatric pharmacists and presents action items aimed at effecting change.
"While working with the inpatient unit, I learned more about the transition of care to our outpatient Women's Mood Disorder clinic, the site for my ambulatory rotation during residency. My residency program director coordinated with the attending physician who oversaw the clinic, and I was immediately acknowledged as a member of the team. I was the first pharmacist to practice in this setting, which was a valuable experience in and of itself. I spent six months in the once-a-week clinic and grew to love my time there. To date, this was the most informative and rewarding patient care experience of my career..." Learn more about Caitlin Hughes' experience with perinatal psychiatry. Posted on 05/01/19
Learn about Caitlin Hughes' experience with perinatal psychiatry which she called "the most informative and rewarding patient care experience of my career."
"To make a long story short, my journey into addiction pharmacy began when I contracted polio at the age of two, which left me completely paralyzed for a period of time. After many years of rehab at Warm Springs, Georgia, I was able to walk, talk and think normally but I was left with residual pain and anxiety. I self-medicated with alcohol. When I began practicing pharmacy, I was prescribed prescription medications to control the pain and anxiety until I lost control and developed addictions to multiple drugs..." Read more about Dr. Norton’s inspiring recovery and what he is doing now to help addicted pharmacists, physicians, and professional athletes. Posted on 04/02/19
Read more about Dr. Norton’s inspiring recovery and what he is doing now to help addicted pharmacists, physicians, and professional athletes.
Sarah Popish had a unique path to her job in academic detailing. Listen here as she shares an overview of her work and career path. Additional audio clips about careers in psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy are available at https://cpnp.org/member/students. Posted on 03/14/19
Sarah Popish had a unique path to her job in academic detailing. Listen here as she shares an overview of her work and career path.
