PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins 78. Keys to Dominating the NPTE with Dr. Kyle Rice
On this episode, we welcome Dr. Kyle Rice, aka "Coach K," from PT Hustle. For those of you who have been asking, this episode is dedicated to physical therapists, physical therapist students, and physical therapist assistants who struggle with standardized tests and are looking for help on how to tackle the NPTE. So if you fit into that mold, this episode is especially for you. We cover the following here:
- Dr. Kyle Rice's own comeback story on how he learned to dominate the NPTE after many personal setbacks
- The origin of PT Hustle and who they are helping today
- The effect of mindset on test taking and anxiety
- The importance of having a mentor, coach, or therapist for long term success with test taking anxiety
- How to combat burnout and pursue your own passion
- Imposter Syndrome and its widespread impact
- How we can use vulnerability to impact those in our profession
Coach K, thank you for coming on the show and sharing your story and your wisdom with the world. So excited to see where your journey takes you and all the positive impact you are making on the lives of those around you!
PT Hustle is a company that specializes in helping PT students and graduates pass the NPTE, especially for those who have struggled with standardized tests in the past. For more information on PT Hustle, check out:
thepthustle.com
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Instagram: @thepthustle
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