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Spirituality and the Pharmacy Student

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Objective: Faith and spirituality tend to be core beliefs that may impact a student’s decision on choice of major or career path. This study will attempt to determine if and how much one’s spirituality and faith impact these decisions.

Methodology: Approval for the study from the Butler University Institutional Review Board was received prior to data collection. An anonymous survey was designed and administered to students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum at Butler University. Second year pre-pharmacy students (sophomores), second year professional students (seniors), and graduating fourth year professional students received the survey. The survey was anonymous, voluntary and completed online. Requests for participation were sent via an email link with a cover letter. Using a Likert scale, students were given four options for response (Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree). Questions were divided into three areas with respect to students’ perceptions of support and respect for their faith. The areas are within the university, within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and personal reflection and future career decisions.

Results: Response rates varied from 46% (sophomores and seniors) to 66% (graduating fourth year professional students). Additional results are to be analyzed to evaluate the statistical significance and reliability of survey questions to help academicians understand what, if any, importance faith and spirituality bear in the life of the pharmacy student. Demographic information collected may be used to show whether or not differing feelings about faith exist among classes or between genders.
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Brown, Bernadette., Kleppe, Joseph. and Bierman, Susan. "Spirituality and the Pharmacy Student" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Jul 14, 2007 <Not Available>. 2011-05-19 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p178356_index.html>

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Brown, B. K., Kleppe, J. T. and Bierman, S. E. , 2007-07-14 "Spirituality and the Pharmacy Student" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida <Not Available>. 2011-05-19 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p178356_index.html

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Abstract: Objective: Faith and spirituality tend to be core beliefs that may impact a student’s decision on choice of major or career path. This study will attempt to determine if and how much one’s spirituality and faith impact these decisions.

Methodology: Approval for the study from the Butler University Institutional Review Board was received prior to data collection. An anonymous survey was designed and administered to students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum at Butler University. Second year pre-pharmacy students (sophomores), second year professional students (seniors), and graduating fourth year professional students received the survey. The survey was anonymous, voluntary and completed online. Requests for participation were sent via an email link with a cover letter. Using a Likert scale, students were given four options for response (Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree). Questions were divided into three areas with respect to students’ perceptions of support and respect for their faith. The areas are within the university, within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and personal reflection and future career decisions.

Results: Response rates varied from 46% (sophomores and seniors) to 66% (graduating fourth year professional students). Additional results are to be analyzed to evaluate the statistical significance and reliability of survey questions to help academicians understand what, if any, importance faith and spirituality bear in the life of the pharmacy student. Demographic information collected may be used to show whether or not differing feelings about faith exist among classes or between genders.

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