Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 Congrats ! And lots of luck finding a job.Volunteering at the hospital pharmacy sounds like a good way to get your foot in the door :-) Donna CPhT in SC (gosh that sounds so good!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Dear CPhT, Congratulations!!! You are Certifiable and are now certified!!!Hee! Thank you for your displayed appreciation of this site and my help. It is/was a pleasure to serve you. Please stay tuned for the Poll. and to help others on this site for the next exam. I am sure with your volunteer work that you will also make good contact and network to get a position. Good luck and keep us all informed! Love Jeanetta CPhT F/O > Passed in Oregon. Congratulations to all who have passed. Thank you > so much to Jeanetta and others who took the time to answer all my > questions before the exam. Could not have done it without your help. > My dad says he knew all along I was certifiable, he didn't say at > what. > Now I need to find a job and FAST! Have not had much luck in that > department. I will be volunteering at the hospital pharmacy, > hopefully that will give me some experience. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Congratulations! I am a CLinical Psychologist, had breast cancer 10 years ago, a bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction using saline implants. I, too, was diagnosed with MS. I explanted in January and I feel like I have been given my mind back! I would love to chat with you about your MS diagnosis. Again, congrats! Nice to have a mind that works, isn't it? Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 big congrats to you!!!! Jen --- In , " MollyBloom54 " <jawlaw93@y...> wrote: > After deferring the exam for 2 years, during which time I had explant surgery, was in the > hospital 3 times and was diagnosed with MS, Hashimoto's thyroid disease (autoimmune), > lupus, and fibromyalgia.... > > I took it in July. I PASSED!!!!!!!!! > > It DOES get better. I never would have dreamed I could have studied and passed the bar > exam, as sick as I was. I really didn't expect to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Molly, That is wonderful news!! I'm SO happy for you; what an accomplishment. You go, Molly! Congrats, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Thank you! I am just thrilled! > Molly, > That is wonderful news!! I'm SO happy for you; what an > accomplishment. You go, Molly! > > Congrats, > Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Congratulations!!!! Yippeeee!!!! :) Kenda After deferring the exam for 2 years, during which time I had explant surgery, was in the hospital 3 times and was diagnosed with MS, Hashimoto's thyroid disease (autoimmune), lupus, and fibromyalgia.... I took it in July. I PASSED!!!!!!!!! It DOES get better. I never would have dreamed I could have studied and passed the bar exam, as sick as I was. I really didn't expect to. Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Yes it is! Feel free to email me, Jeanne. > Congratulations! I am a CLinical Psychologist, had breast cancer 10 years > ago, a bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction using saline implants. I, > too, was diagnosed with MS. I explanted in January and I feel like I have been > given my mind back! I would love to chat with you about your MS diagnosis. > Again, congrats! Nice to have a mind that works, isn't it? > Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I wanted to chat with you especially about your MS diagnosis. I was diagnosed about 4 years ago. I continued to have difficulty with my left leg and knee. I felt like I had no power in that leg. After an MRI which showed 2 brain lesions, it was suggested that I have MS. I had my implants removed in Jan 2005. Many of my other symptoms have improved. My leg feels stronger, however, I still have a leg brace and walk with a cane. I wondered what your MS symptoms were and hAve they improved since explant? Jeanne Re: PASSED Yes it is! Feel free to email me, Jeanne. > Congratulations! I am a CLinical Psychologist, had breast cancer 10 years > ago, a bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction using saline implants. I, > too, was diagnosed with MS. I explanted in January and I feel like I have been > given my mind back! I would love to chat with you about your MS diagnosis. > Again, congrats! Nice to have a mind that works, isn't it? > Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 I think I mistakenly deleted your email before I had a chance to read it. If I did, could you send it again? Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 That really is wonderful news. Congratulations Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 sure > I think I mistakenly deleted your email before I had a chance to read it. > If I did, could you send it again? > Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 That is such great news! Congratulations! Someday soon you will be up and running full force again with your career aspirations hugs, kathy --- In , " MollyBloom54 " <jawlaw93@y...> wrote: > After deferring the exam for 2 years, during which time I had explant surgery, was in the > hospital 3 times and was diagnosed with MS, Hashimoto's thyroid disease (autoimmune), > lupus, and fibromyalgia.... > > I took it in July. I PASSED!!!!!!!!! > > It DOES get better. I never would have dreamed I could have studied and passed the bar > exam, as sick as I was. I really didn't expect to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 > My goal was to get above 800. Ideally, close to 850. My guess is > that I got 820-840. Just a follow-up. I received my official score today: 863. It's funny how the stress of a test plays mind games. Based upon practice exams 1 & 2 (762 & 837), I thought I had a reasonable chance of reaching 850. But, after the exam, I wondered if I even met my minimum goal of 800. In fact, I really stressed during the first 20-30 minutes of my exam. I remember thinking I would fail and consoled myself with: " well, at least I can take it two more times. " That's funny looking back on it (having my final score.). There are so many unknown variables, it just shows how you can't speculate what your score will be. I had so many questions I'd never seen in study books, I thought I might get less than 800. But, it's possible those were only survey questions (for future exams) and didn't count. My exam also seemed harder, with more math than I expected. If PTCB scores each question by difficulty (which their official statements imply, but don't actually say), that would also lead to a higher score than you'd feel like you're going to get. For me, I focused on the math. It seemed like much of the material about drugs, laws, practices would be learned on the job. But, math is math. That was the one thing I had control over. If I could get very comfortable with the math, that would be " low-hanging fruit. " During the exam, I flagged all my math for review. I had about 38 minutes(?) leftover. I reviewed every math question, solving it once or twice. Reading it for tricks (practice materials sometimes change mg to g, or total dose to day's dose). Then had about 12 minutes to review the first 20-30 questions where I was having a nervous breakdown. I think leveraging math as the one thing I had total control over helped. Leveraging the remaining time helped. Taking practice exams helped too. That gave me an idea that I can do 90 questions in 60-70 minutes. That helped me calm down during the initial part of the exam, when I thought I would run out of time. Memorizing drug names seemed like a waste of time (relative to the effort). But, it's hard to say without knowing whether PTCB scores questions by difficulty. I hate to encourage anyone not to study more and strive for a higher score. But, in hindsight, that seemed like a lot of time for little payback. (It might have even contributed to my stress. I spent a lot of time memorizing drug names, feeling confident. When I saw something on the exam I'd never seen before, I panicked.). OTOH: Memorizing drug names wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. When I faced learning 50 or 100, I thought it would be impossible. After 3 weeks, I memorized 300. Looking back, that surprises me. So, I wouldn't let what appears to be a wall of drudgery prevent you from trying. (Try the 5-year top-200 flash cards I created with mnemonics, described here: /message/20164 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 > > > Just a follow-up. I received my official score today: 863. Congratulations to amigo_boy2002 on a very nice score. Jeanetta Mastron Founder/Owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Congratulations Amigo boy! May I now call you " Master " my friend? Joe Medina, CPhT, BS Pharmacy ------------- Just a follow-up. I received my official score today: 863. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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