Putting it into Practice: OT Student Blog : occupational therapy

Employed

Jennifer Preston — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:41:00 GMT

Here I am, an employed woman. It is a great feeling. I have not started work yet, as I am in the process of doing all the pre-employment screenings, but I may start as soon as next Tuesday. I decided to accept a position with a staffing/recruiting facility....(read more)

Defending COTAs

Jennifer Preston — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:39:00 GMT

My job hunt has been very enlightening thus far. I feel I have spent more time defending COTAs than actually interviewing. I have done this on three separate occasions now. In the first instance, I was called regarding my resume, but was informed that...(read more)

How time flies

Courtney Crone — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:51:00 GMT

It is crazy to think how long it has been since I posted. In the time since my last post I have survived my first experience as a fieldwork educator and signed up to take two more students! I have a level 2 starting the first week in April and a level...(read more)

Last Minute Studying

Jennifer Preston — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:19:00 GMT

I only have 5 days left until I take the NBCOT certification exam. I cannot believe how fast these past few months have flown by. While a part of me wishes that I had more time to study, the other parts knows that there's not much more I can do, so lets...(read more)

Distractions

Jennifer Preston — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:43:00 GMT

Yesterday I sent in the last piece of paperwork (and check) required to get the licensing/certification ball rolling, now I just need to pass the test. It is all out of my hands for the moment and I am so anxious! Before, I was able to exert some control...(read more)

Inspiration

Jennifer Preston — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:24:00 GMT

“‎I’m an occupational therapist, an obscure profession if there ever was one. We are few and far between, maybe because we have chosen to serve people with disabilities. All disabilities. Not a glamorous endeavour, nor a lucrative one. And I say serve...(read more)

I Graduated!

Jennifer Preston — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:19:00 GMT

I graduated! I cannot believe that it is over. I’m done with school. I’m done with fieldwork. It is all up to me now. It hasn’t sunk in yet. I have been waiting for this for over 2 years and now it’s finally here. Going back to school at 29 years old...(read more)

Busy Times in Acute Care

Jennifer Preston — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:43:00 GMT

I cannot believe it has been so long since I have updated my blog. Time truly is flying! I have a mere 2 weeks left before graduation and I can hardly believe it. I have been learning so much in acute care. I have had the opportunity to work with a great...(read more)

My Final Placement

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:43:00 GMT

What a crazy week! I started my final fieldwork placement in an acute care setting at a major hospital. Talk about culture shock. It is a whole different world there and I am scrambling to learn what I need to survive the next 7 weeks. Everyone keeps...(read more)

Preparing for the Exam

Courtney Crone — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Well I am finally done with fieldwork, have applied for my temporary license and have started preparing for the NBCOT exam. Where I live I must be certified in order to continue working so it is a mandatory process for me. I am nervous for the exam, we...(read more)

Fieldwork Prep

Jennifer Preston — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:17:00 GMT

Starting tomorrow I am taking over the full case load for fieldwork. I am more excited than nervous. I’ve been seeing these kids for 6 weeks now and I am very comfortable working with them. I’m excited to be on my own and implement some of my own ideas...(read more)

Feeling Like a Therapist!

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:31:00 GMT

This week I finally started feeling like a therapist. I have been taking the lead in most of the sessions and have even been left alone to run a few sessions on my own. I have come up with the majority of the interventions and am currently writing all...(read more)

Anxiety Over My Next Placement

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:03:00 GMT

Yesterday I found out where I would be placed for my final level 2. I will be in acute care in a busy inner-city hospital. I am a bit anxious about this placement. Up to this point, I have been in adult day care, pediatric physical disabilities and pediatric...(read more)

Wrap Up

Courtney Crone — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:06:00 GMT

As I and the group of students I am with finish up our fieldwork we as a group are having difficulty saying goodbye. It is difficult first because we are all leaving on different days and second because we all have our own ways we think we should say...(read more)

Using Past Experience

Jennifer Preston — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:21:00 GMT

It is amazing to me how much of my experience teaching preschool is helping me with my pediatric placement. Not only has it helped me in relating to the children, but it’s helping me come up with activities as well. This weekend I decided to take it upon...(read more)