How I Studied for the NBCOT® Exam

Before I go into how I studied and outline my study schedule, I need you all to know that studying is a very personal thing and only you know how you need to study!!! It is definitely helpful to use a pre-made study guide to help you get started, but please consider all your options … Continue reading How I Studied for the NBCOT® Exam →

6 Things You Can Do To Stay Motivated

Are you feeling the beginning symptoms of burnout? Are you wondering how you are going to get through finals week or studying for a big exam? Check out these 6 ways to stay motivated!

AOTA Badges with Jenna Nguyen, OTR/L

Have you heard of an AOTA badge? Before this interview I hadn't! AOTA badges are a digital way to show your learning achievements. Currently, you can obtain a badge is these specialties: AutismCancer RehabilitationDriving and Community MobilityEarly IdentificationEmerging Leaders Development ProgramFalls PreventionFieldwork EducatorFieldwork Educator CertificateHome ModificationLow VisionLifestyle RedesignLeadership Development Program for Middle ManagersPath to Leadership … Continue reading AOTA Badges with Jenna Nguyen, OTR/L →

How I Used My iPad in OT School

I've received a lot of questions about my iPad, how I use it to take notes and whether or not it's a good buy for grad school. Personally, I think it was totally worth the money: having the iPad saved me so much time, space, energy and resources. So here is my review of my … Continue reading How I Used My iPad in OT School →

Patient Perspective: OT in SCI Rehabilitation

For this blog post, I interviewed my boyfriend who has C7 quadriplegia resulting from a spinal cord injury. I asked him for a more in-depth look at OT's role in SCI rehabilitation and his personal experience with it! Throughout this post I have included pictures (with Stephen's permission) of some highlights and accomplishments of his. … Continue reading Patient Perspective: OT in SCI Rehabilitation →

LSVT-BIG with Nicole Dufresne OTR/L

To kick off the OT Specialties and Certifications series, we will be discussing the LSVT-BIG certification with Nicole Dufresne, OTR/L. For those who do not know what LSVT-BIG, or Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, is, it is an evidence-based intervention for those with Parkinson's disease. This treatment trains individuals to improve their physical movements and in … Continue reading LSVT-BIG with Nicole Dufresne OTR/L →

Treatment Ideas in Outpatient Pediatrics

These interventions are categorized by the main skill I used them for, additional skills addressed will be bulleted underneath each activity. I often combined some of these activities to work on multiple skills at once - such as completing a desktop fine motor activity while seated on a yoga ball to work on core stability/postural … Continue reading Treatment Ideas in Outpatient Pediatrics →

Level IIA Fieldwork: Outpatient Pediatrics

I spent nine weeks in a private outpatient pediatric clinic for my level IIA rotation and had the BEST time. "Nine weeks?" you may ask. Yes. Just nine. Because a pandemic decided to happen so that I couldn't finish the entire rotation... My CI did pass me though, so I am very excited about that. … Continue reading Level IIA Fieldwork: Outpatient Pediatrics →

Level IIA Fieldwork: Week 1

Week 1 is DONE. Leading up to this week, and especially the first day, I was so so nervous. I've heard way too many stories of nightmare CIs, or unfortunate circumstances of last second site changes. But one of the first things my CI said to me (besides "don't be nervous") was "be gentle with yourself." Throughout … Continue reading Level IIA Fieldwork: Week 1 →

4th Term Recap

I finally figured out how to get back on here, only took me 2 months... But I am back and ready to put out some blogs about my last didactic semester, how I've been preparing for level II fieldwork, and a new series I want to start on accessibility while traveling (state parks, hiking, etc.). … Continue reading 4th Term Recap →