Moving from the U.S. to Nova Scotia, Canada: Two American Pharmacists on Pill Bottles, Poutines & Practice Change
Two U.S.-trained pharmacists, Josh Ghiringhelli (Michigan) and Jay Worthington (North Carolina) made the move north—and discovered that practicing in Nova Scotia is anything but business as usual. In this podcast, PANS' Recruitment Navigator Tristan Park sits down with Josh and Jay at the PANS office for a real conversation about their experiences with cross‑border licensure, expanded scope of practice, and what it’s actually like to build a career (and a life) in Canada’s east‑coast province. From prescribing differences and practice models to coastal living and professional growth, we explore the moments that surprised them, challenged them, and changed how they think about pharmacy. Whether you’re a pharmacist curious about practicing in Nova Scotia, considering an international move, or simply interested in how pharmacy practice can evolve, this podcast offers honest insight from two people living it in real time. We’ve made it easier for pharmacy professionals from the US, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand to join pharmacy practice in Nova Scotia – no national competency exam (PEBC) or internship required! If you're interested in learning more about the new streamlined licensing pathway, visit https://rxns.ca/ Copyright Notice By accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The Podcast and its data, content, information, and other materials are protected under Canadian copyright and trademark laws. The Podcast is for general educational purposes only. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, may be made without the prior written permission of PANS. Disclaimer The Podcast and content contained therein, including text, images, audio, or other formats, were created for general education and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of PANS. PANS assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content of guests or contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein. Limitation of Liability PANS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THE PODCASTS.
