Putting it into Practice: OT Student Blog : stress

The Exam

Jennifer Preston — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:52:00 GMT

Today I took the NBCOT certification exam. Wow. That was not fun. I have studied diligently for the past 2 months and I do not if I will pass. It is just one of those exams that you do not walk away from feeling great about your performance. I say this...(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)

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)

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)

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)

No More Pencils, No More Books!

Jennifer Preston — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:49:00 GMT

I cannot believe I am about to type this . . . I am done with the academic portion of the OTA program. Yay! After one last visit today, I will also be done with my level I’s as well. It is crazy to think about. It seemed as though this day would never...(read more)

A Little Break For My Sanity

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:36:00 GMT

For better or for worse, my husband and I just decided a mere hour ago to head up north tonight and spend the day tomorrow riding our ATV’s and enjoying a little family time. We plan to leave late tomorrow evening and be home for Sunday. Why may this...(read more)

Fieldwork Concerns and Excitement

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Where has the summer gone? I must echo my co-blogger, Courtney’s, sentiment that the time just seems to be flying by. Every time I glance at a calendar I’m surprised to not only see how much time has gone by, but how little time I have left till the end....(read more)

Finals already?

Jennifer Preston — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:13:00 GMT

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. My hubby and I decided to take a little time for ourselves this past weekend and not worrying about work or school. It was a wonderful opportunity to rejuvenate before heading into the final two weeks...(read more)

Talk about stress

Courtney Crone — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:58:00 GMT

It is week 8 of 12 and I am for the first time feeling that I can't wait for it to be over! I have learned so much and taken in so much information that I can't possibly fit anything more into my brain. I am struggling to convert myself from an experienced...(read more)

Another Set of Midterms

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:46:00 GMT

Another set of midterms has come and gone. I’m thrilled that I only have to go through that one more time before graduation. Midterms are always a bitter sweet time for me. First of all, they're midterms, so that’s never fun, but they do signify that...(read more)

This Term's Losses

Jennifer Preston — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:43:00 GMT

Yesterday the final grades for the term where finally posted (a day late) and it was not pretty. Thankfully, I did well with my lowest grade being a B+ but others in my class were not so lucky. Many students just barely passed this term and they are understandably...(read more)

Halfway There

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:37:00 GMT

I am officially half way done with the academic portion of my program! It was such a relief to have this term over. This was a rough one. I felt overwhelmed from day one. This was our mental health term and I loved the material that we covered. I have...(read more)

Drama

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Every time you get a group of people together for an extended period of time there is going to be drama. This applies to families, work settings and even school. At first the drama can seem fascinating, like watching bad reality tv. Every week it builds...(read more)