Tag: ot

Pediatric ICU with Katelyn

Jumping back into the "Students in the Field" series, today we have Katelyn sharing about her experiences in the pediatric ICU, particularly with cardiac patients. This interview is so interesting, and Katelyn really dives deep into the highs and lows of pediatric acute care. Working in heavily medically-based settings can be so emotionally charged from … Continue reading Pediatric ICU with Katelyn →

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Therapist-Approved Holiday Gifts for Kids

Now that the holidays are coming up, I've had a lot of parents reach out and ask what gifts they should be considering for their children - so my boss (an amazing speech therapist) and I compiled a list of toys that work on various aspects of physical development and cognition/language development! It can definitely … Continue reading Therapist-Approved Holiday Gifts for Kids →

3 Months In… Life As A New-Grad Pediatric OT

Hey guys! It's been a while haha, remember when I made a goal this year to post one blog every week? Yeah, working full-time has definitely changed my goals and priorities! While it feels weird being away from social media, posting almost daily, and sharing almost every part of my life with thousands of people … Continue reading 3 Months In… Life As A New-Grad Pediatric OT →

Review of La Chua Trail at Paynes Prairie State Park

Hello readers! Today I'm reviewing La Chua Trail at Paynes Prairie State Park (located in Gainesville, FL). This is a wonderful accessible trail that is perfect for birding and appreciating the natural landscapes and wildlife of central Florida - I even saw a wild bison! This trail is just a small part of Paynes Prairie … Continue reading Review of La Chua Trail at Paynes Prairie State Park →

Saebo Certified Therapist with Christopher Gaskins, OTR/L

Hello and welcome to the next installment of the OT Certifications and Specialties Series! Today we will be learning about the Saebo Certification from Christopher Gaskins, OTR/L. So what is Saebo? Saebo is actually a "medical device company primarily engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of affordable and novel clinical solutions designed to improve … Continue reading Saebo Certified Therapist with Christopher Gaskins, OTR/L →

A Comparison of Neuro-Focused Certifications with Shanon Macintyre, OTR/L, NDT, CNS, CBIS, BCPR, CSRS

Shanon attended OT school at Dominican University of California, graduated in 1998 and has been practicing for 23 years! She worked mainly in the ICU and acute care settings, though sometimes works in inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab. Some fun facts about her are that she loves the water and anything to do with swimming, … Continue reading A Comparison of Neuro-Focused Certifications with Shanon Macintyre, OTR/L, NDT, CNS, CBIS, BCPR, CSRS →

Certified Neuro Specialist with John Chan, COTA/L, CNS, NDT, CSRS

Hey everyone! Today we are discussing the CNS, or Certified Neuro Specialist certification. As I mentioned in my last post, I had so many wonderful therapists reach out to help me with this series, and John Chan offered to discuss his certification in neuro rehab with us! He is also certified in NDT (Neuro Developmental … Continue reading Certified Neuro Specialist with John Chan, COTA/L, CNS, NDT, CSRS →