Nafisa Iqbal
PharmD Candidate, St. John's University, 2027
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Hello, my name is Nafisa Iqbal. I am currently a student in the PharmD program at St John's Univerity.
My initial interest in Pharmacy began when I learned about my grandfather being the first Bangladeshi pharmacist in the United States. I was intrigued and wanted to learn more about the field. Growing up, I was fortunate enough to gain direct exposure to the field since my dad works at a pharmacy as well. At the age of 16, I began volunteering on Saturdays and was able to get firsthand experience by witnessing the work-life of a pharmacist. This is where I finalized my decision to pursue Pharmacy. As I watched the pharmacist counsel patients on how to take their medication, it reminded me of the days when my dad helped me do the same at home. There were many instances where I was sick, and my dad's knowledge of medicine helped me quickly pick up both the purpose and implications of the most common over-the-counter medications. After experiencing the knowledge of Pharmacy from my father and grandfather, I knew that a career in Pharmacy is how I can serve others. Someday when I establish a career in Pharmacy, I hope to make it a welcoming environment for my patients where they feel safe and heard.
1-5 Year Goals
- Maintain at least a 3.5-grade point average
- Join the pharmacy sorority
- Get a job as a pharmacy technician
5-10 Year Goals
- Graduate St. John's University with a high-grade point average
- Passing the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination
- Begin working as a pharmacist
10-15 Year Goals
- Living on my own in an apartment somewhere in the city
- Having a stable source of income
- Travelling the world with friends and family
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Enrolled in the PharmD Program
Expected graduation date - 2027
Graduated in June 2021
Advanced Regents Diploma
Biology was exactly what I had expected it to be. The information was a bit familiar and the slides were extremely precise.
CHE 1130 - INTRO TO GEN & ORG CHEM III
This was our final semester of Gen & Org. Most of the material we learned was very familiar which made the class itself easier.
CHE 1131L - INTRO-GEN & ORG CHEM III LAB
Lab was a lot of fun this semester. I enjoyed all the experiments we performed.
CHE 1132R - INTRO-GEN & ORG CHEM REC III
Recitation was very helpful, we went over key points for the specific chapter we were currently on which made the actual chemistry class easier to understand.
PAS 2301 - SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHARM PRACTICE
PAS was an extremely informative course. We learned a lot about the pharmacy field and the kind of patients that we may have to work with.
PHI 2240C - THE GOOD LIFE AND THE ETHICS OF HEALTH CARE
Philosophy was a good class, it really helped me understand health care and pharmacy itself on a deeper level.
RCT 1005C - INTERPERSONAL COMM FOR PHARMA
RCT helped me understand the different types of care one can give as a pharmacist in different work environments.
THE 3300 - MORAL THEOLOGY OF HEALTH CARE
Theology, as always, strengthened my understanding of the religious, social, and even economic aspects of health care.
CHE 1120 - INTRO GEN & ORGANIC CHEM II
Chemistry lecture this semester is very different from the first semester. There is so much more material and, in my opinion, more fast-paced. But I think I've gotten the hang out of the fast-paced nature of this class.
CHE 1121L - INTRO-GEN & ORG CHEM II LAB
Lab is a lot smaller than last semester, it allows the professor to give us an equal amount of attention which I like.
CHE 1122R - INTRO-GEN & ORG CHEM II REC
Recitation is nothing like the first semester. It is a lot more hands-on. I found it a bit challenging at first, but now I've gotten the hang of it.
CPP 1101 - INTRO TO PHARMACY PRACTICE
I think CPP is one of my favorite classes. It is a very relaxed class, and I leave class with new knowledge every time.
MTH 1260C - CORE: CALC APPL-PHARM&ALLIED
I was nervous about calculus because I didn't take pre-calc in high school however my professor was so welcoming and explained everything thoroughly.
PHI 1000C - CORE: PHILOSOPHY HUMAN PERSON
Philosophy has been a rollercoaster. It made me question everything I know, which I guess is kind of the point, and I'm enjoying it so far.
THE 2300 - INTRO CATHOLIC MORAL THEOLOGY
I love my theology class this semester; everyone seems so passionate while we're doing discussions, and my professor is so kind.
ENG 1100C - CORE: LITERATURE IN GLOBAL CONT
I love my English class. Our objective is poetry which I love, and my professor is super easygoing. He is still in school himself, so I know he understands what we're going through.
CHE 1110 - INTRO TO GEN & ORG CHEMISTRY
Chemistry was also one of the classes that challenged me repeatedly. However, I enjoyed the course. It took me a while to really adust with the fast-paced aspect of this course but when I did, it felt great.
CHE 1111L - INTRO TO GEN & ORG CHEM LAB
Lab also took me a while to adjust to but eventually, I got the hang of it, and I made many friends through this course.
CHE 1112R - INTRO-GEN & ORG CHE RECITATION
Recitation was also one of those classes where I felt relaxed. My professor answered any and all questions I had, and I left the class feeling confident about the information I had learned.
PHR 1000 - INTRO SEMINAR FOR PHARMACY STU
Seminar was an extremely informational course. In this class, I was able to understand what I have to look forward to as a pharmacy major and it's helped me prepare myself.
MTH 1250C - STAT APP-PHAR/ALLIED HLTH
Statistics was the class that really opened my eyes to the reality of college. This class is when I realized that things are going to be different now, that I'm not in high school anymore. This class challenged me academically and although I didn't do as well as I hoped, it's helped me to prepare myself for future challenging courses.
DNY 1000C - GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
DNY was one of my favorite classes last semester. We went on multiple FBLs (Field-Based Learning) and I had a great time on every single one. I had a pretty close-knit class, we would joke around with our professor and with each other. Overall it was a great class.
THE 1000C - CORE: PERS. ON CHRISTIANITY
This class has allowed me to gain new knowledge on a religion I didn't know too much about.
FYW 1000C - ENGLISH COMPOSITION
I loved my English class. It was the class where I could relax and feel at ease. I loved our class discussions and reading each other's papers.
- Compound oral solutions and suspensions
- Prepare intravenous medications using aseptic techniques in sterile environments
- Stock and manage Pyxis machines in medication rooms, ensuring medications are readily available and accurately accounted for
- Repack medications into blister packets
- Draw up oral syringes of suspensions/solutions
- Autowrap oral syringes
- Utilize RIVA for automated IV compounding, enhancing workflow efficiency and minimizing errors
- Employ Kitcheck for managing operating room medication trays
- Regularly pull outdated medications from Pyxis machines
- Deliver medications directly to patients' bedside, collaborating with nursing staff
As a pharmacy technician, my job entails the following:
- Dispensing medication.
- Assisting patients via phone, pick-up, drive-thru
- Answering questions patients may have regarding their prescription or consulting a patient with a health issue they may have.
- Performing return-to-stock procedures.
- Assisting patients in making vaccine appointments.
- Performing patient outreach calls
- Assisting with inventory management, checking deliveries, cycle counts, ordering from wholesaler
This job solidified my interest in the pharmaceutical field. It gave me a new perspective on the healthcare system, it truly is not just about dispensing medication, it is so much more.
World Language Honor Society (2017-2021)
Sponsoring organization: St. John's University
Description: New first-time freshmen and new transfer students will also be eligible to receive a one-time tuition grant of $250 by attending one of the following qualifying events between June 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022. Qualifying events are:
- Open House (Queens Oct. 3 | Nov. 13; Staten Island Oct. 16)
- On-campus Tour
- Spotlight Events
Sponsoring organization: The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Description: A grant that is awarded to an undergraduate student who demonstrates exceptional financial need to help pay for their education.
Sponsoring organization: St. John's University
Description: A merit-based scholarship that requires you to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
I worked with these organizations through GivePulse. The organizations NAC’s VirtualStorytime Library and Exceptional Care for Children work with children in hospitals. Volunteers make videos of themselves reading a children’s book, later sent to the organization. They play these videos for the kids in the hospital.
I volunteered for this organization through GivePulse. While working with Cards for Hospitalized Kids, I handmade six cards with uplifting messages, which I later mailed out to the organization. The cards were given to children in hospitals.
I began volunteering at Utica pharmacy on Saturdays for 6 hours every week. I was able to get firsthand experience and witness the work-life of a pharmacist.
Description: I was a part of the varsity badminton team during my sophomore, junior, and senior high school years.
Making the team was a big accomplishment on its own. However, in my senior year, we won the conference championship—the first badminton team from my school to do so.
A pharmacist is a healthcare professional that dispenses medication and advises patients on their prescriptions. I chose pharmacy because I grew up around pharmacists. I always heard great things about the job, like its flexible work schedule. I also believe that I can help people with this job. I chose to study pharmacy at St. John's University because I heard great things about the program and the fact that my aunt graduated from the pharmacy program here at St John's. She said she loved it here.
My top five strengths are INCLUDER, POSITIVITY, ACTIVATOR, EMPATHY, AND FUTURISTIC.
I was surprised by the futuristic part of my strengths, I always considered it a weakness because I was always too worried about the future but now I realize that it can also be a strength if I let it. I plan on using these strengths to be a successful student at St. John's University. I will use my strength to make connections that will benefit me long-term. These strengths will allow me to persevere in the challenges I will come to face.
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