Heriberto RodriguezPharmacistFebruary 27, 2014The career as a pharmacist is a very interesting field that caught my attention and might attract the attention of other students. Due to high salary and excellent benefits. However, every career has ups and downs. For example, a disadvantage to studying a pharmacist degree is that it takes 6 to 7 years, but if the student likes the school, it would be a great choice. Many students would probably be interested, but would not know if it is the right path for them, due to lack of knowledge. Since the time when King James I established the "first guild of independent pharmacists in England in the early 17th century", pharmacy has become an important service for the people (Zebroski). Pharmacists were first known as “apothecaries” (Zebroski). Apothecaries did the same thing as pharmacists today. For example, they prepared their own medicines, distributed them to the population and gave advice to their clients. Eventually, apothecary customs spread to the New World where they were successful for centuries and became very popular for "a hundred and fifty years, thanks to Edward Parrish" (Zebroski). How pharmacists came to be known as pharmacists began when Parrish proposed to “members of the national professional organization” that all pharmaceutical practitioners be recognized as pharmacists (Zebroski). The role of the pharmacist has also changed over the years, due to the federal legislative system. What are the tasks of a pharmacist? A pharmacist has many jobs. For example, a pharmacist is responsible for "advising patients on medications", telling them when and how to take them, and dispensing the prescription to the customer ("What... middle of paper... .. .f pharmacists work at full-time weekdays The main complaint from pharmacists is “working hours” (Farnen) Pharmacists also complain that they spend too much time running the business and doing the accounting and not enough time on it. counseling patients The controversial issue of a pharmacist is the right that a pharmacist has to refuse a prescription to a patient based on his or her beliefs (Petronis) The career of a pharmacist has its advantages and disadvantages, just like any other. Careers Pharmacist is a great career field if the student enjoys helping others and wants to go to school for a long time. Even pharmacist offers great benefits like professional growth; able to manage career-related stress. Therefore, different things may or may not be attractive. to different types of personalities and individuals wishing to become a pharmacist.