Decompressing After Taking The NPTE

Great!  You have now completed your NPTE! Pat yourself on the back; you can now check off that you have taken one of the most important exams for your career. Now that you are done with the exam, that part of the roller coaster ride is over. However, you may feel you...

NPTE Misconception – The NPTE Is Hard!

Do you think that the NPTE questions are hard? If so, you’re not alone in thinking this; however, despite what you may think, the questions are actually quite fair! Really you may think, how are the questions actually fair? Your NPTE Mindset How you perceive the exam...

Dealing with NPTE Test Anxiety

When you think about preparing for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), do you feel that it’s a really hard exam? If you listened or heard from previous candidates over the months or years, they may have horror stories (or post traumatic test anxiety) from this...

How Do You Motivate Yourself To Study For The NPTE?

How do you motivate yourself to study for the NPTE? Well, how would you motivate a patient that’s not interested in doing their home exercise program or coming to therapy? You know it’s good for them, yet it’s like pulling teeth for them to just do the simplest thing!...

What are the Common NPTE System Questions Missed?

“Just tell me what systems to focus on for the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)!” If you are preparing for this important exam and have thought or said this, you’re definitely not alone. I often hear this statement from candidates who are just starting to prepare...

Reducing Test Anxiety by Utilizing Brain Dumps for the NPTE

Did you know that you are given two opportunities to help you on your PT exam? They are the laminated sheets or whiteboards that the Prometric Testing Center provides you. Take advantage of them to help you clear your mind so that you can focus on the NPTE. This helps...