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How to Effectively Utilize NPTE Study Guides
I often see NPTE study guides being sold with “no highlighting or markings” after the PT board exam. I rarely see NPTE study guides being marked up (yes, they are not worth as much - however, this is a missed opportunity). I think to myself, what a shame that the study guides weren’t used as effectively as they could have been while preparing for the NPTE.A Missed NPTE Opportunity
There are some references such as textbooks that are meant to be “read.” However, NPTE study guides are meant to be used as an active learning resource when preparing for the board exam; that means you can actually write / draw / highlight in them! Let’s ...
NPTE Mindset – Avoid the Feeling of Not Studying Enough
Have you ever felt that you may not be studying enough for the NPTE? Or ever feel guilty when you are not constantly studying? I recently received an email from a current candidate feeling anxious that the amount of studying time feels like he is not doing enough and he has the urge to do more studying in order to feel like he is actually accomplishing something. This is a common fear that if you are not constantly in the books or putting in enough time, then you aren’t learning or preparing for the NPTE.This is what I would call "I Gotta Study More" Syndrome. It’s a false sense of security that you learn more by putting in extra hours or ...
NPTE Blood Pressure Guidelines
In a recent update from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (2017), there are new guidelines that define the blood pressure categories. The FSBPT provided an update of this information in the 4th Quarter of 2017 for questions to be written to the latest guidelines and terminology that will be reflected in the exams starting with the July 2018 NPTAE and NPTE exams.When you are studying for the PT board exam, know that the blood pressure chart, table or list in the study guides from TherapyEd (O’Sullivan) and Scorebuilders (Giles) are now OUTDATED even in the current 2018 version. The blood pressure categorization ...
NPTE Mindset – Meal Planning to Reduce Test Anxiety
Before the NPTE, take the time to plan out your meals now so that you don’t have to worry about what to have later on. When you are meal planning, focus on dishes that are simple and don’t take a lot of time to prep and cook. If you have someone else making the meals, great, just let them know you’ll want foods that keep you full and that avoid unsettling your stomach. The last thing you want to do is introduce new foods that could throw off your system before the big day. Remember that any sort of distractions, no matter how small or minor can take away your focus to perform well on the NPTE.Being proactive and planning ahead of time what ...
NPTE Mindset – Sleep Plan of Action to Reducing Test Anxiety
As the upcoming NPTE exam is nearing, you may begin to feel anxious or even nervous and that’s ok, you’re not alone here. This is a common feeling from many candidates; however, you can actually start reducing your stress and test anxiety starting today. Rather than worrying about every little detail or how others are telling you to ramp up on your studies, I’m going to focus on the other aspects that play a factor in your scores. In this particular aspect, I’m going to focus on reducing your test anxiety at night. Let’s begin to develop your plan of action below.Sleep Plan of Action to Reducing Test Anxiety:Going to bed earlier in ...
NPTE Mindset – CSM Reflection of the PT Exam
This is the 6th year for Therapy Exam Prep to attend the APTA Combined Section Meeting. This year’s conference was in New Orleans and had record numbers of over 17,000 attendees (5,900 PT Students). At the conference, we exhibited and gave a chance for PT students to win a free NPTE practice exam. What I found intriguing was the range of responses on the NPTE from the physical therapist students, practicing clinicians, and professors. The following is a summary of the views I observed from the various attendees this year:First Years
I would say the students early on in their program can be eager to soak up the experience and information they ...
Understanding the Anatomy of an NPTE Question
What makes up the components of a multiple choice question on the NPTE? We understand there is a question with four answers. However, if you miss a question, do you know what part of the question or answers steered you in a different direction away from the correct choice? It’s pretty broad as to what part of the question misled you and it is usually assumed that it’s just the question part. But there are different areas in which a person can miss a multiple choice question. So, let’s break down the question components:Question - mainly clinically based, ranges from easy to difficult
4 Answers - range from simple to complexQuestion ...
PT Exam Scores – What to Aim For on NPTE Practice Exams
“What’s the bare minimum score I need to get for passing?” or “What score do I need to achieve to pass?”
If you have asked that, seen or heard it asked, you’re not alone. However, by asking this question, you are essentially saying: what’s the score I can get on the PT exam with the least amount of understanding to get a piece of paper that has a license number. Meaning: I’m not really into making myself be the best I can be to help people as I start my PT career.
Risk of Aiming for the Bare Minimum Score
If all you do is to aim for the bare minimum on the PT exam, then expect that you may fall short of the goal. You are only ...
General 2018 NPTE Changes
It’s that time again, where there are updates and changes made to the National Physical Therapist Exam (NPTE) and National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE). Every 5 years, the Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) changes the blueprint format for the physical therapist (PT) and physical therapy assistant (PTA) exams. The changes are made to correspond with the current standards of practice at the entry level. The new format will be effective starting in January 2018.This process of changes begins a few years prior to the new format being released, starting with a survey sent out to practicing clinicians. These surveys ...
PT Exam – What Your NPTE Score Means
Oh, the wait is unbearable! How cruel that others already know and you may still be glued to the computer screen hitting the refresh button on the FSBPT site to see your PT exam results. Could this day drag on any longer? The minutes seem to be stretching out into hours.
Why Aren’t the Results Released to Everyone at Once?
Results are released by the licensing jurisdiction and there’s no particular order on when yours may be released.
And My Score Is….
PASS, FAIL or WITHHELD. Your actual score won’t be displayed at this time and will be available in a couple of days. Here’s what each one means:PASS - Congratulations! Your ...
