In this episode, host Jim Jorgenson talks with Dr. Brianne Bakken, PharmD, MHA, Associate Professor at The University of Iowa College of Nursing, about the National Pharmacist Workforce Study (NPWS) and its impact on pharmacy. They explore key findings on burnout, job satisfaction, and staffing shortages, as well as how AI, telepharmacy, and policy changes are reshaping the profession.

Dr. Bakken discusses her award-winning 2019 paper on discrimination and harassment in pharmacy and offers a preview of the 2024 NPWS. She also highlights strategies like leadership training, inclusion initiatives, and resilience programs that are helping pharmacies adapt and thrive. 

Link to NPWS final reports: https://www.aacp.org/article/national-pharmacist-workforce-studies 

NPWS is funded by the Pharmacy Workforce Center