BOCA RATON, Fla., April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN), has released its 2014 Pharmacy Career Resolutions Infographic, a visual display of the New Year's resolutions pharmacy professionals have made regarding their career. The infographic, which consists of data collected from more than 200 pharmacy professionals, also uncovers the top factors that would motivate a pharmacist to make a job transition in 2014.

The Top Five Pharmacy Career Resolutions for 2014 are to make more money (34 percent), find a job that is more challenging and makes better use of their skills and experience, or moves them to the next level of their career (32 percent), further their education (29 percent), find a job that's closer to home (24 percent) or to find a job with a better schedule (22 percent).

The Top Factors That Would Motivate a Pharmacy Professional to Change Jobs in 2014 are the chance to try a new area within the profession (54 percent),  a job that embraces and values their role more than their current job ( 40 percent) or more autonomy and less micromanagement (30 percent).  

"As one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare staffing providers, MSN recognizes the critical role that pharmacy plays in the post-healthcare reform ecosystem," said Brian Poplin, President and CEO of Medical Staffing Network. "With a growing shortage of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and an increasing demand for prescription drugs, the ability to attract and retain these professionals is paramount.  We surveyed pharmacy professionals and created the 2014 Pharmacy Career Resolutions infographic to identify the career motivations and aspirations of this segment of the healthcare workforce. We believe that this insight will better enable the pharmacy industry and the clients we work with to develop recruitment and retention strategies that cater to the needs and desires of sought-after pharmacy professionals, thus creating a workforce that is satisfied and engaged."

The Medical Staffing Network 2014 Pharmacy Career Resolutions Infographic can be downloaded here.  The data showcased in the infographic was collected from December 23, 2013 – January 3, 2014, from 207 pharmacists across the country.

About Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Medical Staffing Network is one of the largest and most recognized national providers of healthcare staffing and workforce solutions that balance quality patient care with cost-savings. With more than 30 years of experience, MSN's offerings streamline and optimize the patient care continuum from recruitment and onboarding to intake and case management. As a comprehensive healthcare staffing company, MSN provides nursing, allied healthcare, pharmacy, clinical research, anesthesia, advanced practice and case management professionals through a network of 60+ locations and traveler solutions.

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