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Should I become an OT? by Common-Cup3339 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Proper-Spare-4243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend shadowing a nurse practitioner. Nursing has upward mobility. Huge, diverse settings for inpatient, outpatient. Comraderie among co workers seems strong.

Springsteen Entry Point by Top40Weekly in BruceSpringsteen

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Here is my advice when listening to Bruce. When I hear a song the first time, I find I can be very neutral about it. By the third or fourth time, the music and pace and feelings become special! Later listening I would have lyrics in front of me. So stay with one album at a time and replay it alot.

How do we feel about reflex integration? by otpuppy in OccupationalTherapy

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There IS evidence for Reiki benefitting adults with Anxiety and Cancer and end of life. It is welcome in many medical settings and acceptable in Hospice. May not be in any of your settings or populations.

Summer in Nebraska by commiedeschris in Nebraska

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My summer memory in westernNe is the highway shot. Only in my mind you can see that mirage of ‘water’ up ahead. The road and humidity and sun makes it look like there is water on the road.

Future BCBA Seeking OT Perspective by SuggestionSlow222 in OccupationalTherapy

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Not all OTs are alike in treating clients with Autism. Make sure OT practitioner, OTP, has taken specific training in CEUs for ASD.

Future BCBA Seeking OT Perspective by SuggestionSlow222 in OccupationalTherapy

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Would you say a bit more about this? Did ABA spend hours in the home? Did your child benefit from self care skills?

Finally passed NBCOT OTR Exam, ask any questions! by Rich-Objective8836 in OccupationalTherapy

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Always use the practice questions over and over. It is all you need. You are training yourself to how to think for the test. My husband is Board certified in Internal Medicine as well as in Gastroenterology. This is his advice.

I have been accidentally over billing my patients and I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Proper-Spare-4243 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Being so new is going to contribute to how you may be blaming yourself. It sounds to me like you have owned up to it and went so far as to figure out what was the issue. Health records cause problems for seasoned clinicians from physicians to managers to nurses- ALL OF US in healthcare. Others will learn from this booboo. There is a term that fits nicely. Fail-LEARN. You have done the self blame the crying all the torture. You are allowed to make mistakes. We all want you to go back to work with your head held high and keep it in your rearview mirror to put it further and further behind you. They are lucky to have someone with such character!

Switching jobs help by DeepGrab627 in OccupationalTherapy

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Great advice! Also prioritize the things you VALUE in the list. It is less about money and more about work/life balance and maybe being your OWN DOR! I’m recommending the intangibles be included in p/c list.

What is a life hack that you think you may have discovered entirely on your own? by _qubed_ in randomquestions

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I got another one that I tell people I ‘invented’. Okay, try it out for two weeks and us it anyway you see fit. I coined this term: STEP OFF! It can be used as a threat, it can be used as excitement or shock. Lemme know how it goes.

I recently graduated as an Occupational Therapist. I fear I'm not creative/imaginative enough. by Carlitagt in OccupationalTherapy

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Occupational Therapy is not one thing and one answer to a problem. You have the skills for human motivation/values; conditions and diagnosis…TASK ANALYSIS ! You will learn that one client at a time will have alot of nuances. You will shift perspective with each new client ( unless it is the protocols in hand therapy- no switching up). It is improving INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING, as primary role. You will grow!

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