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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Recent Shared Links for Students
The CPNP scientific poster sessions will be back in 2019! The CPNP Abstracts and Awards Council is currently accepting abstracts in a variety of categories, including student posters. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work, build your CV, and contribute to the growing body of psychiatric pharmacy research. Posted on 11/14/18
The CPNP Abstracts and Awards Council is currently accepting abstracts in a variety of categories, including student posters. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work, build your CV, and contribute to the growing body of psychiatric pharmacy research.
This 6-minute video is part 2 in a 2-part video series about the practice settings in psychiatric pharmacy. If you missed part one, you may view it here: https://cpnp.org/resource/video/66739/explore-psychiatric-pharmacy-practice-settings. To learn even more about psychiatric pharmacy, visit CPNP's FAQ page: https://cpnp.org/about/public/faq. Posted on 11/02/18
This 6-minute video is part 2 in a 2-part video series about the practice settings in psychiatric pharmacy. If you missed part one, you may view it here: https://cpnp.org/resource/video/66739/explore-psychiatric-pharmacy-practice-settings.
The “What I Wish I Knew” series of articles is a service of CPNP’s Resident and New Practitioner Committee. Articles are intended to provide advice from experts for students, residents, and new practitioners. Articles are not intended to provide in-depth disease state or pharmacotherapy information nor replace any peer-reviewed educational materials. We hope you benefit from this “field guide” discussing approaches to unique problems and situations. Posted on 10/31/18
Any patient with a medical or psychiatric condition that would warrant medical attention if worsened by withdrawal should be referred for inpatient withdrawal management. If a patient is initially seen in the emergency room, generally a medical workup has been done. This information, along with patient interview, physical assessment and chart review, should be used to rule out conditions such as electrolyte imbalances, liver disease and cardiovascular conditions that can increase the risk of complications.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to form a CPNP student chapter? This checklist gives step-by-step instructions on how it all gets started. If you are part of a chapter, be sure to thank your faculty adviser for their guidance and support! Posted on 10/23/18
Have you ever wondered what it takes to form a CPNP student chapter? This checklist gives step-by-step instructions on how it all gets started.
So you're interested in psychiatric pharmacy. Now what? This 5-minute video gives an overview of psychiatric pharmacy settings from one of CPNP's senior members, Dr. Carla D. Cobb, PharmD, BCPP. To learn even more about psychiatric pharmacy, visit CPNP's FAQ page: https://cpnp.org/about/public/faq Posted on 10/17/18
This 5-minute video gives an overview of psychiatric pharmacy settings from one of CPNP's senior members, Dr. Carla D. Cobb, PharmD, BCPP.
