Mock Patient

So today was the day.. Mock patient day. I don't know why but I was pretty nervous. Mostly because I was afraid I would make a stupid mistake- But don't worry I didn't make one! I made many! It started out in radiology- We were learning how to take panos and I was the smart one who decided to expose and attempt to process the cardboard that the films are sandwiched between. It brought on a good laugh though so I would say it was worth it and plus I learned my lesson so I won't be making that mistake again!

Then we had clinic where we had to see our first 'real' patient.. Not really real I guess because they were still a student but we were supposed to do everything we have learned up to this point. I made it through everything so that was good but I wouldn't go as far to say it was smooth sailing. Ashlee was my patient and she was a gem! She was very patient and understanding with me which I am very grateful for because I wasn't necessarily a master. I made her bleed a few times when I was scaling and I won't lie when I first started I felt like I'd never done it before but it SLOWLY started to come back to me. I was a little frustrated because I felt so behind at the end but after talking to some other students they said they felt the exact same way which was good for me to hear. It's bad but sometimes I find myself thriving on other people's failures and struggles because it makes me feel better about all mine. Not to say I don't want them all to pass and to pass with flying colors it's just good to know that I'm not the only one.

Well, well, well.. I'm peacin til next time. On Wednesday I will see Ashlee one more time and scale her remaining two quads, polish her, and give her fluoride then I will get to be the patient. And boy will I be smiling then :)