If you’re reading this, you may have just received the stressful news that you failed the NBCOT® exam. First, take a deep breath. Don’t panic. Easier said than done, I know! After weeks and weeks of studying and stressing, you’re likely feeling de-motivated and hopeless. These feelings are 100% normal and you should expect to […]
If you’re in the process of applying to occupational therapy graduate schools and you’ve been seeing multiple types of OT programs, you may be wondering the answer to this question: What are hybrid occupational therapy programs? Since I went to a hybrid occupational therapy master’s program, I want to share my experience and tell you […]
Are you an occupational therapist or COTA new to the acute care setting wondering “What are the biggest acute care must-haves?” Well, we’ve got you covered, because I’ve compiled the top “must-haves” for the acute care setting in this article. I created this list from my favorite items along with suggestions from my acute care […]
Every year in the U.S., millions of people are admitted to the hospital in the acute care setting. In 2019 alone, there were over 36 million hospital admissions. With each admission, many complications can present themselves. These patients may be at higher risk for hospital acquired infections, pressure ulcers, joint contractures, and complications related to […]
Frequently, I’m asked by new occupational therapists and OT students what a typical day is like working as an occupational therapist in the inpatient rehab setting. While there’s not a quick way to answer this question, I figured it will be helpful to at least lay out what happens in a “normal” day for me. […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist (OT)? Maybe you’re just curious about the OT profession, or you’re seriously contemplating going into the wonderful field of occupational therapy. Either way, this article is for you! First off, if you’re brand-new to OT, you may be wondering what exactly is occupational therapy, or “OT” for […]
If you’ve landed on this article, you more than likely have done a quick Google search wondering if occupational therapy is stressful. If you’re a prospective occupational therapist, I’m sure you’ve heard many different things or have read articles that occupational therapy is on the top-ten list of “Least Stressful Jobs” or that it is […]