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super nerdy studyblr rachel//24//university of new england 2019 MSOT graduate! currently studying for the NBCOT! icon by @nerdastically !

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[rvnclwtwr]

HELLO MF STUDYBLRS GUESS WHAT

I PASSED THE NBCOT!! Turns out I know things. Here’s my study process cause I know people are interested in that sometimes.

Full disclosure: I have ADHD inattentive type, I’m a huge procrastinator, and I’m a very visual and kinesthetic learner so if you’re similar these strategies may work for you.

First of all, my university included the TherapyEd prep course and textbook as part of our program, so I was very fortunate to have access to that. This really kicked my ass into gear and helped me to realize that I would probably fail if I studied last minute. Having Rita share her study strategies was also really helpful both to focus on the important parts of the questions and to stay motivated and positive.

From the course, I made a list of my weaker areas and plugged the topics into a day-by-day calendar with a SPECIFIC plan for what to study each day. If I missed something one day, I had to reschedule it. I planned to study every day for four weeks. In real life, I ended up taking one day-ish a week to take a break and have a very light study day where I like, reviewed the ACLS or ROM values or whatever. On full days, I studied anywhere from 4-7 hours (not all at once, girl I have ADHD!!)

TAKE BREAKS!! Go outside in nature!! Buy a fancy coffee! Move around! Burnout will come for you if you don’t seek out occupational balance!!!

To that end, find people in your life that will quiz you or let you practice goniometry on them lmao

By having access to the TherapyEd book, I got three full length practice exams. I spaced these out over 3 weeks. My scores were 72%, 74%, and 71%. I ended up getting a 525 on the actual exam. I’ve heard that if you’re at least in the 60s for therapyed you’re probably going to pass, and that seems to hold true. The rationales for the questions are soooo helpful!!!

Throughout my studying I mostly used the AOTA PDFs. She loves a bulleted list.

I also made tons of charts to have concise visuals. I made charts for reflexes, developmental milestones, SCI, UE injuries and corresponding splints, and common assessments.

About 4 days before my exam, I took the actual NBCOT practice exam. I scored a 490 on the multiple choice and roughly 75-80% on the CSTs. This definitely boosted my confidence but I spent like $60 on it and if I could change anything, I would have bought the $75 study pack earlier in my study process.

The day before, I lightly reviewed some things like alzheimer’s stages and rancho levels. I stopped studying around 2pm and my fiancé took me out for bubble tea. I drove to my testing site to make sure I could get there smoothly, I ate a good dinner, and then I went to bed at 10pm.

Lay out your clothes the night before and plan a filling breakfast. I’m staying with my parents until I can start my job, so my adorable mom made me an omelette and toast.

I would recommend making an energizing playlist to listen to on the way to the testing center, and title it with “(your name), OTR/L”

NGL this whole thing was... grueling. My brain doesn’t do great with organizing a month-long study plan but I really thing it was the difference between passing and failing for me. U CAN DO IT GOOD LUCK

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june 15th // physics revision feat. my favorite scented candle 📖✨

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[rvnclwtwr]

All I do is make colorful charts tbh. Here’s some primitive reflexes!

Info source: Fleming-Castaldy, R.P. (2017). National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam Review & Study Guide (8th ed). TherapyEd: Evanston, IL. 

[rvnclwtwr]

Hey lovely healthcare peeps, I made this little chart of some upper extremity muscles so I could remember how they’re innervated and which level their nerves are at, and I just thought I’d post it here in case it’s useful to anyone

EDIT: What up fam it’s your girl back again with an updated chart that should have 1. less spelling errors and 2. less anatomical errors

[rvnclwtwr]

wow she did that 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣

[rvnclwtwr]

this is how i’m studying basal ganglia disorders

(hemi)ballismus (violent contralateral or bilateral thrashing)

athetosis (slow, continuous, and aimless flailing, slower than chorea)

chorea (jerky movements that appear dance-like) 

dystonia (muscle contractions producing twisting and/or abnormal postural movements) 

dyskinesia/tardive dyskinesia (repetitive facial movements; can result from dopamine receptor agonist use) 

tremors (oscillating movement from alternating or synchronistic muscle contractions) 

[barefootonfirstsnow]

I love my university, our beautiful libraries and I am so grateful that I can study here

[ploverstudies]

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oh finals season, what a wonderful time of year… best of luck on your exams, and happy holidays! ❄️✨

[rvnclwtwr]

I can’t believe I’m almost done with my second Level II Fieldwork!!!?????

[beyonslayed]

….me

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[studyspiration-coffee]

Literally do your work as soon as you know it exists. If you get homework, do it during your free or when you get home or on the train if you really want to, on the day you get it. Just got set an assignment? Get the draft done that weekend. It doesn’t have to be amazing and absolutely ready to send in, it just needs to exist. Just got sent an email? Reply when you see it. If you’re not sure how to response to it, write Dear (), leave a gap and then write Regards () and keep that in your drafts. Set a reminder on your computer or write the reminder on a sticky note that you’ve got that sitting in your drafts and you need to send it off in the next 24 hours. Need to clean your room? Don’t spend time thinking or planning how you’re going to clean it or how you’re going to change up the space in the process, just pick stuff up and put it where it should be until everything’s in order. Done. Seriously dude, when a task arises as an issue, tackle it as soon as you realise it exists. Remember, it doesn’t need to be amazing it just needs to be done. So, when the due date of the task creeps closer, you can go back, work with what you have and make it the quality you want it to be. 

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Some legal studies notes featuring pastel purple🔮🎆💜 - Hope you like them xx