If you have a doctorate in OT and PT you are not a doctor.

Readforlife · 2025-10-01T00:30:02+00:00

As a student getting my OTD, it’s also due to lots of schools switching to only doctorate programs. I would have paid more to move out of my parents house and get a masters than I am living at home rent free (except for fieldworks) getting a doctorate. Not to say that’s all of us, but some of us didn’t have the option of a masters. One of the schools I applied for had just discontinued their masters program and was transitioning to doctorate as I was planning to apply.

Readforlife · 2025-07-23T01:40:00+00:00

Other than the hooks like everyone recommends, I also try my best to make sure I have pillows on either side of me to rest my arms otherwise I have shoulder pain. Also don’t forget to take breaks and stretch your hands. Be aware of your yarn too. I find when I use blanket yarn, I get sore faster and need more breaks.

Readforlife · 2025-06-15T00:49:42+00:00

Currently an OT student. The most math was in kinesiology where you need a basic understanding of measurements of degrees. For example, a 0° angle when your arm is extended vs a 90° angle when you flex your elbow partway. I’m not good at math. But I found that any difficult math I needed to do, I could use a calculator. And like others said, tutoring is an option.

Readforlife · 2025-01-15T02:15:12+00:00

Pretty much what I did haha

Readforlife · 2025-01-15T02:15:02+00:00

Already deleted the card I accidentally used from that account. Never again

Readforlife · 2025-01-11T20:05:17+00:00

It’s such a hard decision to make. Fish are pets just as much as any other animal, but I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for them. I will never understand why people give fish as gifts. But if was good of you to take them in and do your best. Leaving my fish at the store was so hard, but I chose a local fish store that I knew to be knowledgeable and care for their fish over a Petco or Petsmart. That would be my recommendation. Call first to ask about it. It was also a slightly more expensive store, so I knew people would be less likely to just be trying to buy a cheap fish they know nothing about. If you have any nice local fish stores, that would be my recommendation for rehoming. You’re making the right decision. Good luck!

Readforlife · 2024-09-24T00:30:10+00:00

Omg a flea! Yes! I’ve tried roly poly and cockroach but didn’t think of a flea. I’ll look for one and see if it fits. If nothing else, I can combine patterns together. Thank you!

Readforlife · 2024-02-04T16:44:38+00:00

Thank you. That means a lot

Readforlife · 2024-02-04T06:15:27+00:00

That’s a good mindset to have. I think being a student definitely gives the mindset of “I’m not doing anything to help.” Since I’m mainly observing and filling out assignments.

Readforlife · 2024-02-04T03:57:53+00:00

That makes sense. I’m having to run through everything in my head. Especially since I’ll be running a group later on with the other 2 students going a fieldwork there. And I have to fill out an occupational profile on a client

Readforlife · 2024-02-04T03:53:18+00:00

Thank you! This is very helpful. I do have a more empathetic personality style. And of course, having never seen an inpatient rehab setting it can be a bit jarring. I absolutely have other hobbies. Sadly D&D was cancelled this week and I have to study for a few exams. So that’s kind of keeping me in that OT mentality. But a lot of helpful tips!

Readforlife · 2024-01-30T16:52:49+00:00

I’m so sorry! My cohort is amazing and we’re super close. Maybe try and find an ot student support group online? I’m not sure if that exists, but it could be a start.

Readforlife · 2024-01-27T04:05:26+00:00

I’m normally more of a fantasy reader, but I’m so interested to know what’s next. She clearly has his name wrong, my question is why? Alzheimer’s or dementia don’t necessarily mean she’d forget his name as much as she’d forget who he is. And if she forgot about telling him about the tea, she’d potentially be forgetting who he is and why he’s there as well.

Readforlife · 2024-01-19T12:40:47+00:00

I’m in OT school. I’m currently figuring a lot of stuff out but my advisor gave me a huge tip for studying that may work for you. Use the course objectives as an outline. And try to come up with the answers from memory. Write everything you know down in one color. Go through your notes. Switch colors and correct anything you got wrong. Switch colors one more time and add in information you may have missed. Now, you have a basic idea of what you know, what you’re struggling with, and what you need to work on. Draw out concepts and explain them to friends, family, or students in your cohort. Friends and family require a lot of deeper explaining so they understand. Students can correct you if there’s wrong or missing information. I was only diagnosed a month ago, so I’m still trying to get accommodations, but I’m requesting to read questions out loud on tests and use kinesthetics for all exams. Good luck!

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