Putting it into Practice: OT Student Blog : student

Looking Forward to 2013

Jennifer Preston — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:50:00 GMT

The last day of 2012. Wow, what a year! As I look back at this time last year, I cannot believe how far I’ve come and how much I’ve learned. I did not know it at the time, but I was just a few weeks away from the most challenging term of the program....(read more)

Surgery Observation

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:21:00 GMT

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Amidst all of the excitement of finishing school, graduating and the holidays, I reallized I forgot to share an amazing experiencing I had during my last placement. The hospital I was placed at provided students...(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)

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)

Impatient

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:44:00 GMT

Week three of my fieldwork is now complete. Next week is my midterm. Yet, I have still done nothing but observe. I’m trying to not be impatient and I’m trying to not compare my experience with that of my classmates, but I can’t help but feel behind. I...(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)

On My Way With Level 2's

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:15:00 GMT

What a crazy busy week! My first week of my first level 2 fieldwork is complete and I’m exhausted. I am not used to putting in 8 hour days anymore! I’ve been learning a lot at this site, but just observing so far. Since I’m not that familiar with sensory...(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)

Preparing for Level 2

Jennifer Preston — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:32:00 GMT

I will be starting my level 2 fieldwork placement in 16 days. How has this happened so soon? I have been placed in a center that works with children with developmental disabilities. I am excited for this placement for several reasons. First of all, I...(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)