Well over 1,100 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.
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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 50+ 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!
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Recent Shared Links for Students
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a mental health organization that advocates for patients with mental illness. See the NAMI Fact Sheet Library for mental health condition fact sheets and other valuable consumer resources. Posted on 07/01/20
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a mental health organization that advocates for patients with mental illness. See the NAMI Fact Sheet Library for mental health condition fact sheets and other valuable consumer resources.
Approximately 60% of depression is treated in the primary care setting. Psychiatric pharmacists can utilize their knowledge and training to assist primary care providers in treating mental illness. Watch this video to learn more. Posted on 06/16/20
Approximately 60% of depression is treated in the primary care setting. Psychiatric pharmacists can utilize their knowledge and training to assist primary care providers in treating mental illness. Watch this video to learn more.
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 06/01/20
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.
Mental illness and substance use disorders are common in correctional populations. Watch this video to learn about a psychiatric pharmacist's role in correctional healthcare. Posted on 05/14/20
Mental illness and substance use disorders are common in correctional populations. Watch this video to learn about a psychiatric pharmacist's role in correctional healthcare.
Collaborative practice agreements permit clinical pharmacists to provide expanded healthcare services to patients. Learn more in this 11-minute video. Posted on 05/01/20
Collaborative practice agreements permit clinical pharmacists to provide expanded healthcare services to patients. Learn more in this 11-minute video.
