Jenna is a third-year student in Drake's Occupational Therpay Doctorate (OTD) program and will graduate in 2024! In her last year of the OTD program, Jenna has had the opportunity to complete a doctoral capstone experience at Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa.
My responsibilities include:
A typical day at my capstone looks like:
My favorite thing about my Doctoral Capstone is:
I was attracted to Drake's OTD program because:
I had been provided with the base of knowledge needed to be successful in my fieldwork experiences, which really prepared me for my capstone. With capstone being more self-directed and it having a higher expectation for independence, this has really prepared me for entering the working world. Drake offered a lot of hands-on experience and, with a smaller cohort than other schools, I was able to build relationships with my professors. Being comfortable and closer with my professors allowed me to grow out of my shell of just being a "number" and get more 1:1 attention toward my education.
Have a good self-care routine. School can be very stressful, and fieldwork even more. With a good self-care routine, you will feel more successful and able to take on the workload. Not only that but enjoy your time!
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Bri Brewster - St. Louis University: Transformative Justice Initiative and Occupational Therapy Transition and Integration Services | Doctoral Capstone
Hannah Conlin - Nebraska AgrAbility | Doctoral Capstone
Olivia Freehill - Wheat Ridge Regional Center | Doctoral Capstone
Jenna Gregoire - Eastern Star Masonic Home | Doctoral Capstone
Sarah Hulstein - Drake University Office of Access and Success | Doctoral Capstone
Sydney Rants - Hive Day Program at Bee You Therapy, LLC | Doctoral Capstone
Allison Winker - Sherwood Autism Center | Doctoral Capstone
Karissa Olson - ChildServe | Doctoral Capstone
Kevin Ockenfels - Open Doors Organization | Doctoral Capstone
Zola Sloth - Rainbow Tree Therapies, LLC | Doctoral Capstone
Danyelle Sutton - Empowered Homes | Doctoral Capstone
Tiya Tito - Elmhurst College Masters of Occupational Therapy Program | Doctoral Capstone
Cheyenne Voshell - Iowa Department of Human Rights | Doctoral Capstone
Jenna-Lynn Willer - E3 Collective/Swim Empowered | Doctoral Capstone
Caitlin Wright - University of Northern Iowa Student-Athlete Academic Services | Doctoral Capstone
Brittany Bieber - Project Renewal | Doctoral Capstone
Robert Boarman - VA Central Iowa Health Care | Doctoral Capstone
Jamie Bryan - Iowa State University Digital Accessibility Lab | Doctoral Capstone
Emily Cuddy - the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Doctoral Capstone
Karagan Fisher - UnityPoint North Crossing Clinic | Doctoral Capstone
Shannon Flaherty - A Horse Connection | Doctoral Capstone
Jessica Haggerty - Optimae Rehabilitation Services and Mindspring Mental Health Alliance | Doctoral Capstone
Mary-Grace Hupfeld - Drake University | Doctoral Capstone
Madigan Koneval - OSF Healthcare St. Francis Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation | Doctoral Capstone
Bri Mazzei - Beyond Aquatics | Doctoral Capstone
Alyana McCalley - National Sports Center for the Disabled | Doctoral Capstone
Rylee Steinke - MercyOne Des Moines NICU | Doctoral Capstone
Taylor Weetman - JHRN Clinic for Performing Artists at the Peabody Institute | Doctoral Capstone
Jackie Widmer - SwedishAmerican Hospital NICU | Doctoral Capstone
Angelica Gacek - UnityPoint Trinity Health | Doctoral Capstone
Hailey Hahn (Mills) - Behavioral Health Specialists, Inc. | Doctoral Capstone
Maranda Metz - Stead Family Children's Hospital | Doctoral Capstone
Jessica Neff - Saint Louis University's (SLU) Occupational Therapy Transition and Integration Services | Doctoral Capstone
Carrie Behrends - Utah State Hospital | Mental Health Level II Fieldwork
Emily Hawkins - Millenium Therapy | Geriatric, Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Level II Fieldwork
Emily Mock - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Pediatric Level II Fieldwork
Elizabeth Riek - the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Doctoral Capstone
Mariah Roe - On With Life | Neurological Level II Fieldwork
Mariah Roe - Millennium Rehabilitation & Consulting Services, Inc | Post-Graduate Career
Matt Schimek - Drake University | Doctoral Capstone
Erin Speth - Across the Board Therapy | Post-Graduate Career
Kate Crane - On With Life | Level II Fieldwork
Emily Nadolny - St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation's Miracle Burn Camp | Level II Fieldwork
Maddy Nave - Utah State Hospital | Level II Fieldwork