Post by von on Apr 24, 2006 3:59:35 GMT 7
Below is a message posted by Geetiel in TheFilipinoTherapist Y! Group
I find it very informative that I thought of posting it here.
A. Ideally study at least 3 months before your actual exam.
B. REVIEWERS to read:
1. Siegelmann – Lecture and specially the 600 questions – read this 2-3 times
2. Blue book - Lecture and specially the 600 questions – read this at least 2 times
3. Giles 2005 – 1000 Questions – read this at least 2x
C. In reading Siegelmann for FIRST TIME – Read 1 Chapter per 2 days.
Plot this into your calendar so you'll see whether you can cover everything.
SECOND READING – 1 Chapter per day
D. For questions – You may read and master at least 200 items per day.
E. BOOKS TO READ:
1. MAGEE – Special tests, Chapter 1, Master dermatomal distribution
(the illustration per chapter of Magee about dermatome will help a lot)
- Be familiar with the maneuver and what are they for (indicated for what disease).
Favorite nila Shoulder, Knee and most specially pelvis (innominate rotation)
2. KISNER – Master PJM – Specially glides & stabilization, illustration per mobilization
3. Sullivan book – Just read the MANAGEMENT per disease.
MOST IMPORTANT topics to read:
NPTE is easy IF and only if you study real hard, you maximize each day before the exam,
NEVER BECOME COMPLACENT!
GOLDEN RULE:
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE the exam and OVERESTIMATE yourself
no matter what is your scholastic status/achievement is.
Remember "God resists the proud but bless those who are humble in spirit".
Just surrender everything to God, keep a humble heart, mind and spirit
and God is ever faithful to bless you!
Note: These are purely suggestions based on my actual experience.
It is totally up to you whether you would follow these guidelines,
of course you could have it your own way.
I find it very informative that I thought of posting it here.
TIPS IN PREPARING FOR NPTE:
A. Ideally study at least 3 months before your actual exam.
B. REVIEWERS to read:
1. Siegelmann – Lecture and specially the 600 questions – read this 2-3 times
2. Blue book - Lecture and specially the 600 questions – read this at least 2 times
3. Giles 2005 – 1000 Questions – read this at least 2x
C. In reading Siegelmann for FIRST TIME – Read 1 Chapter per 2 days.
Plot this into your calendar so you'll see whether you can cover everything.
SECOND READING – 1 Chapter per day
D. For questions – You may read and master at least 200 items per day.
E. BOOKS TO READ:
1. MAGEE – Special tests, Chapter 1, Master dermatomal distribution
(the illustration per chapter of Magee about dermatome will help a lot)
- Be familiar with the maneuver and what are they for (indicated for what disease).
Favorite nila Shoulder, Knee and most specially pelvis (innominate rotation)
2. KISNER – Master PJM – Specially glides & stabilization, illustration per mobilization
3. Sullivan book – Just read the MANAGEMENT per disease.
MOST IMPORTANT topics to read:
- ADL outcome of SCI (VERY IMPORTANT)
- Wound dressing – MASTER THESE – favorite nila to!
- AFO – different types, master the indication
- PNI – signs and symptoms
- Dermatome & myotome
NPTE is easy IF and only if you study real hard, you maximize each day before the exam,
NEVER BECOME COMPLACENT!
GOLDEN RULE:
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE the exam and OVERESTIMATE yourself
no matter what is your scholastic status/achievement is.
Remember "God resists the proud but bless those who are humble in spirit".
Just surrender everything to God, keep a humble heart, mind and spirit
and God is ever faithful to bless you!
Note: These are purely suggestions based on my actual experience.
It is totally up to you whether you would follow these guidelines,
of course you could have it your own way.
