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Welcome to my channel !!! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and lifestyle.
Passing level 2 fieldwork OTA
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2 года назад
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@lavonnelewis1622
@lavonnelewis1622 20 дней назад
Nursing school and nursing has always been challenging for over 100 years. When I went to nursing school in the 1980's. I worked full time also. I was bullied by instructors. I was pregnant. My father died. I had no emotional support from family. I had a lot of mental health moments. I decided I was not going to let anyone stop me from achieving my goal. I did not talk about nursing school at work. At nursing school I did not talk about work. I also never slept or hardly ate. I did a lot of meditation to stay focus. I had a instructor who told me I would never make it as a nurse. My baby's daddy told me to quit nursing school marry him and raise the baby. It's 1924. I still working as an RN. 39yrs and still going strong. I never retired. I worked many area of nursing. ICU's tele, medsurg, homecare, private duty and long term care. Night shift is the best for me. I love my job and cannot imagine doing anything else. I ignore my coworkers toxic personalities. I focus on the patient. "Tired" I don't put that work in my vocabulary. life too short. Just keep a sense of humor and things will be fine
@zuffin1864
@zuffin1864 25 дней назад
If you are a woman of faith, I suggest you listen closely to any elders at your church you think could give you some good insight. A lot of young people around me don't want to go to some churches because they are "too old", but if they have a good lead pastor and members, they may have wisdom we would have never thought of.
@s.w2934
@s.w2934 Месяц назад
Sounds you needed something for anxiety and depression.
@JustMe-dn9fh
@JustMe-dn9fh Месяц назад
So is this career in demand? Msking a careervchsnge . Older adult. Need job that has stability and is always needed.
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Месяц назад
Umm if pay and the amount hours you work a week isn’t at the top of your list of requirements then I will say yes. But if it is, then no it’s not in demand. Online it says it’s in demand but not really. It’s in demand right now because people are leaving and they’re offering new grads low salary’s.
@ajzepp8976
@ajzepp8976 2 месяца назад
I had a conversation with an administrator shortly after I started my RN career. They said nursing programs focus heavily on their NCLEX pass rate, so often they will press you pretty hard in the first semester or two trying to weed folks out. If you were struggling to get proper rest and also working, that's a whole lot to deal with. You seem like an amazing person, and I wish you all the best in the future. Warms my heart to see young people putting God first.
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Месяц назад
Thank you so much
@QueenB415
@QueenB415 2 месяца назад
I’m currently in OTA school, I start level 2 in March and I don’t know what to do financially. I’m a single mother and work as a teaching assistant and depend on that greatly for the schedule, and my school is basically oh well you gotta do it or you will fail. I don’t know what to do 😩
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle 2 месяца назад
@@QueenB415 I still worked during my level 2 because I had too but my job accommodated my schedule. If they weren’t, I would have just looked for another job that would have worked with my school schedule
@nashka3085
@nashka3085 4 месяца назад
Oh wow idk if this is a coincidence finding your video, I’m currently studying aota, I related to everything you said and currently have the same thought as you did I’m also taking my test on July 23 now I’m scared I’m going about it the wrong way ! I’m going to use this video as a wake up call and hopefully it works out my favor
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle 3 месяца назад
Stay positive, you got this 🙏🏽
@Wethead_Morrell
@Wethead_Morrell 4 месяца назад
Please come back your videos are so relaxing😢
@Stacy-vx2ez
@Stacy-vx2ez 4 месяца назад
Your experience is incredibly similar to mine during my OTD program. I lasted 15 months of the 3 year program and felt so much shame and low self-esteem for leaving but I just couldn't do it anymore. My mental health has been so much better and my relationship with God has blossomed; I've been an agnostic Atheist for most of my life but lately I've been drawn to religion. Quitting school has been among the biggest blessing of my life 🙏🏻 I hope my relationship with God with strengthen as time goes on.
@Loveismylanguage3
@Loveismylanguage3 5 месяцев назад
Love those scriptures in the background. Actual my favorite. Scripture. Gives me hope ❤
@BlondePoisonn
@BlondePoisonn 5 месяцев назад
Can boys do this job
@onelovekiwi
@onelovekiwi 6 месяцев назад
Great video
@badkawaiikitty
@badkawaiikitty 7 месяцев назад
I was a hair away from starting school in OTA. Decided on nursing at the last minute despite my intense passion because of the issues addressed here in your video! 1. Patients don't receive the complete proper care they need due to insurance & hospital or clinic policies. 2. OTA is only as good for those wanting a career in OT. 3. We do all the work and the OT makes all the money, so unfair and said I just couldn't do it to myself. Not gone lie though, I still think about it from time to time despite the cons.
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle 7 месяцев назад
Yes it’s sad, I still think about the “what if” I stuck with nursing. But I believe everything happens in life for a reason.
@KarenPerez-lu4lm
@KarenPerez-lu4lm 8 месяцев назад
Y'all want the title but not the work
@diamondmccray
@diamondmccray 7 месяцев назад
Obviously we don’t want the title either cause we withdrawing 😂
@TheRealKaay
@TheRealKaay 8 месяцев назад
I’m currently in school for Health Information Management🎉🎉🎉 getting my bachelor’s
@TheRealKaay
@TheRealKaay 8 месяцев назад
Y’all are really getting low balled people are making 70k starting as HR & Health Administration that’s crazy
@xavianhargrove5964
@xavianhargrove5964 8 месяцев назад
Thanks for the info! What job were you able to have while you were in your OTA program? I’m in the mist of looking for one now that would be beneficial.
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle 8 месяцев назад
You’re welcome ! While I was in the program, I had an office job working with health insurance. I had been with the company for 2 years and they allowed me to switch to “ flex” where I didn’t have a set schedule but I just couldn’t go over 28 hours week
@fernandoxmolina7470
@fernandoxmolina7470 9 месяцев назад
Does your employer make you go through drug testing?
@jungjunpark7691
@jungjunpark7691 10 месяцев назад
I graduated in 2018 with OTA degree. Can I take the COTA certification exam?
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle 10 месяцев назад
Hi, I’m not 100% sure about that, you should reach out to the NBCOT for that question. Since it has been 6 years since you’ve graduated, they may require you to retake some classes to be up to date.
@jungjunpark7691
@jungjunpark7691 10 месяцев назад
@@meekazanielle thank you!
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle 10 месяцев назад
@@jungjunpark7691you’re welcome
@martinmagnia314
@martinmagnia314 10 месяцев назад
thanks !
@Faithisher
@Faithisher 10 месяцев назад
Girl, come to cali! I work in HH as a COTA, so much work here, just expensive I know 😩
@tahyrmatos9286
@tahyrmatos9286 11 месяцев назад
I do understand girl. I have my BSN ,and i cried eyerday. Students were mean, i had just 3 people who i stayed with to do homework etc. It did change mi life and mind. I became strong, i eont trust no one. Now im workig in med sur ,and is the same shit woth nurses with experience, i dont talk im there to so my job and get my money ,is a difrent word, u see everything, mean ,racist, people that hate u for nothing u learn to keep moving and Fuck them✌️🖕. I have 4 kids, i graduate 2022 dec ,
@Emxvly.02
@Emxvly.02 10 месяцев назад
Congratulations on graduating!🎉
@Jon-j1m
@Jon-j1m 11 месяцев назад
Work is work...... That's why it's called work. Do what you want to do. I've discovered that no one really cares what you do. So you do you. Don't feel bad for that.
@Nanathar
@Nanathar 11 месяцев назад
I have a question and I need ur help . I love pta and ota I’m confused on which one to do . I live in Florida south Florida to be exact and I spoke to someone they told me it’s hard to find jobs and the pay is low in ota?? Thanks in advance 🙏🏿
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle 11 месяцев назад
I would go for PTA only because there’s more demand for them since a lot of people don’t know what OT is. Far as pay goes, the pay for therapy overall (PT,OT, SLP, OTA/PTA) has been on the decline since the Medicare cuts. My first job in the field I started off making just about $30 an hour.
@Nanathar
@Nanathar 11 месяцев назад
@@meekazanielle thank you 🙏🏿
@jasminerodriguez4434
@jasminerodriguez4434 Год назад
Can you pursue this career in your 40s?
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
Hello, yes you can. I have worked with a few people who have just started and are in their late 40s and early 50s but it is a lot on your body.
@jasminerodriguez4434
@jasminerodriguez4434 Год назад
@@meekazanielle i wanted to go into pediatric OTA because I love working with children and have worked as a paraprofessional for many years. Is the physical demand the same in Pediatrics?
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
Not as demanding because they’re babies and children so they aren’t heavy. But you may be required to be do treatments on the floor depending on the child needs
@rygarq2
@rygarq2 Год назад
This is why Father's are needed. Your Mom allowed you to Quit. You didn't even make it one year into clinical, one semester and talking about its hard. Lol!!! I failed nursing school the first time Became an LPN and then passed the RN program the second time. Men don't have the luxury that women do. Especially pretty ones like you. BTW, ADN community college nursing school is harder and more competitive than any BSN program.
@phyllis9750
@phyllis9750 11 месяцев назад
You have NO idea what you're talking about. Just mouth running. I'm glad she ran!
@rygarq2
@rygarq2 11 месяцев назад
@phyllis9750 I 100% know what she's talking about. You must be a quiter too.
@captauron4514
@captauron4514 Год назад
So true about the not eating thing. There were whole days I went without eating because I simply didn’t have the appetite for it. It’s horrible!
@apollooff320
@apollooff320 Год назад
I’m a PTA and I had an interview at a SNF and the place looked horrible and they looked under staff compared to the SNF I had one of my clinicals at.They offered me $52,000 starting off as a new grad. I didn’t take the offer and took a job at a hospital that paid more and offered better benefits. The hospital is where I belong since I like staying busy.
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
That’s shocking that the hospital offered you more over a SNF but that’s good. I know a few therapist that are leaving SNF and going to the hospital. The hospital you will be busy and overall a better environment. Congratulations and good luck !
@mercedesnicole641
@mercedesnicole641 Год назад
I think ppl like u said glamorous nursing and it’s not what y’all think it is- first of all every job overworks it’s staff and gets underpaid that’s not new and second u truly have to love what u do u here for the patient yes shit is gonna b hard n annoying but it’s something inside u that keeps pushing u to b a nurse and if u have that feeling then nursing is meant for u- all the stuff u mention the $ the opportunities can’t just be a reason to be a nurse u have to truly love n b dedicated to helping ur patients- it’s more of a mental job than anything else
@Unknown_rbnx19
@Unknown_rbnx19 Год назад
I feel you, I'm an LPN going for my RN. I'm in my 2nd year and after I failed Medsurg, I left nursing school. I'm already a Nurse and making decent income as an LPN for 15 years, I'm calling it a career.
@Glodwra
@Glodwra Год назад
Amen. I’m an LPN, failed medsurg as well, and decided to not pursue my RN. Nursing school is hell, everyone wants you to fail, it’s all a hazing process. Going back to school for PA or CAA, planning on leaving bedside in 3 years completely
@CrazyBunniePanda
@CrazyBunniePanda 9 месяцев назад
@@Glodwrado you mind sharing your journey of a PA? I’m thinking about it myself..
@d.benjamin1108
@d.benjamin1108 Год назад
Cota prn Please describe the various initials you are mentioning at least once.
@rygarq2
@rygarq2 Год назад
Nothing is easy folks. You people are young. Try doing this with children after 35. This year I will break 150k as an RN. Don't get discouraged. The race is won by the ones who stick to the original plan and don't quit!
@tymakaeli1480
@tymakaeli1480 Год назад
‼️‼️💯💯 love this sooo much 36, 3 kids and doing this shii!!!! Started with LPN and moving on to RN soon afterwards 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@beinghabiba.a7406
@beinghabiba.a7406 Год назад
hey girl. Can you tell me more about what are the cons of working in SNF, I'm about to start in an SNF and I'm just scared
@tatianaflorez7858
@tatianaflorez7858 Год назад
AND I wish I could tell you how many regrets, aches, bullying you saved yourself.!!! Good for you!
@wealthandwellnesswithGrace
@wealthandwellnesswithGrace Год назад
The accelerated nursing programs are brutal. I had to withdraw from it and get into the regular nursing program, I made a video on my channel about the transition as well. New sub here and best of luck to you.
@MaeRae901
@MaeRae901 10 месяцев назад
I’m in the accelerated program and all I can say is that it’s been a real nightmare!! I contemplate everyday if I should quit 😢
@wealthandwellnesswithGrace
@wealthandwellnesswithGrace 10 месяцев назад
@@MaeRae901 Please don't quit. Find a few classmates and form a study group, use them as your accountability partners and share necessary information. You will still spend sleepless nights by yourself preparing however, you will have a resource in case you need someone to talk to. I also found that reaching out to other students in the class ahead of yours can help, I made connections and they were able to give me books and other study material as soon as the semester ended. But don't go through nursing school alone. I don't know how I would have made it through my program without all of those connections.
@beinghabiba.a7406
@beinghabiba.a7406 Год назад
Hey girl I am a recent graduate Cota and I have been offered a position in SNF now hearing you it scares me. Can you tell me the pros and cons of working in a SNF?
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
Hello, a pro would be the work schedule is usually Mon-Friday and you’ll get to set your own time far as what time you want. A con to me is that a lot times they will keep patients on caseload longer than they need to be just for money, especially LTC patients. Groups/ concurrents is also a con in the SNF setting that i think a lot of therapist would agree that they dislike. There’s care plans that you may have to attend for the short term rehab patients. I will say they care a lot about getting the minutes for the patients rather the patient refused, don’t feel well, etc. That’s all that I can think of for as pros/cons for SNF, every thing else is pretty much your typical healthcare job. You’ll do fine, I will say you will learn a lot in a SNF especially if you have a good rehab team.
@beinghabiba.a7406
@beinghabiba.a7406 Год назад
@@meekazanielle thank you very much girl!
@GoddessTrendz
@GoddessTrendz Год назад
I know it’s going to be rough and scary but I’m soo ready and motivated I don’t think anything can discourage me from going into the nursing program… I want it too badly. Come what may… I’m gonna get my license!!!!!
@wealthandwellnesswithGrace
@wealthandwellnesswithGrace Год назад
You can do it! What helped me was reminding myself that if nursing was for me it too would pass…
@mzzmelrose
@mzzmelrose Год назад
No God will not give you more than you can handle, however, He never said there won’t be hardships. I believe the harder the fight, the bigger the reward.❤
@rheatysha396
@rheatysha396 8 месяцев назад
Yes, true! But once your mental health is involved then that’s when you need to take a step back. Mental health is everything, without it you’ll be miserable, unhappy & stuck.
@regularlifestylethings
@regularlifestylethings Год назад
Imagine how some of the administrators feel. Like they have to contantly make sure compliances are up to date and being followed, update policies, govern human resources, handle financials of the facility(everything costs money!!), dealing with collections, patient financials, Ethics, staying up to date with Economics, new diseases that arise, etc. Alot of us Admin dont just stare at the computer we have to work and actually research, brainstorm, do certain repetitive actions depending on the admin role. Girl its alot. We may not do hard labor but our brains does it for us and yes Mental Health can arise from all of that especially if things arent going the way it should.
@Kenzcrawf98
@Kenzcrawf98 Год назад
Have you noticed an increase of pay with your bachelors on top of your COTA degree? Or does it not make much of a difference? Thanks !
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
Hi, no me having a bachelor degree didn’t affect my pay.
@haileyphillips7457
@haileyphillips7457 Год назад
Great video! Currently a COTA bridging to OTR. I was looking for some videos to share with a friend who is looking into occupational therapy. I will be sharing this with her!
@LannaDior
@LannaDior Год назад
Thank you for these videos ❤ so informative and helpful. I’m in my journey of trying to pass this exam I feel like these tools had good reviews by others too
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
You’re welcome & thanks for watching!
@Momentomori34
@Momentomori34 Год назад
A little bud would have helped you relax and get some decent rest Js. Lol
@MrJbee1982
@MrJbee1982 Год назад
I had high hopes for the OTA profession and it TRULY disappointed.The career is not worth it and they hook studentsin with their falsehoods. The pay is not great and the hours they give you are HORRIBLE because it's all about money. Your hours are constantly being cut so you never make any money. Your workloads are too much and impossible. It's all the same, or way worse anywhere you work. Look elsewhere for a career you're welcome
@kendallreeves3693
@kendallreeves3693 Год назад
Can you further clarify what you mean
@cavewater7220
@cavewater7220 10 месяцев назад
Hello what state are u from?? And how long have you been doing OTA
@moniqueslaughter4346
@moniqueslaughter4346 Год назад
What I can’t understand why does a nurse have to be so stressed out how can a nurse physically and mentally deal with their patient if they’re not 100% themselves
@moniqueslaughter4346
@moniqueslaughter4346 Год назад
She is absolutely correct it is very draining
@WGN2025
@WGN2025 Год назад
Hi. Hopefully, you’re well. I was a COTA from 2005-2017. As a new grad, travel therapy is good to do for different settings, to find where you would like to work. I left because it was definitely as you said, more money focused than for patient care, and it was not fun working in that field anymore. I'm hoping for the best in your journey, and thank you for sharing your experience. It's very helpful for new grads.
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
What do you do now ?
@WGN2025
@WGN2025 Год назад
@@meekazanielle, my husband retired me. 😜
@janaleola9663
@janaleola9663 Год назад
Dental hygienist make good money
@mellowyellow74
@mellowyellow74 Год назад
This is the most helpful video I’ve seen yet! THANK YOU!
@meekazanielle
@meekazanielle Год назад
You’re welcome !
@CULINARESS
@CULINARESS Год назад
If you don't have to rush, become an MD. Maybe that's the issue. Work at a hospital which will support your schedule. You can pay for your car and go to school. Lots of mentors as well. My internal medicine doctor here in Michigan has two interns from Michigan State University in her office in Novi for the summer. Both are second year undergraduate. Both preparing for the MCAT after next year. Go for it.
@AdayBB231
@AdayBB231 Год назад
I’m not in nursing school I appreciate those who are in the profession . I’ve heard it’s tough and see more nurses leaving