Yesterday was my turn... Mock patient day... 30 minutes early to clinic never seems to be long enough when you are going to see a patient. So much to do! Of course, the clinic temperature was less than comfortable, and it wasn't long before beads of sweat lined my glove--(unfortunate? not so much for a girl with dry skin... disgusting? absolutely!) Luckily for me, I had the best patient around! Natalie Burghardt :) What a cute girl! Also a treat... Alisha Barber assisting! That was probably the only way I maintained any composure.
My goal for clinic today was to remain calm, cool, and collected ;) I didn't mind if I didn't get very far in the process, I just wanted to do everything I had time to do well. I would say I almost reached my goal... For the most part I was very calm, but I wouldn't say I did EVERYTHING well! There are definitely things that I will get better at as time goes on, but all in all, I don't think it went too poorly! The part I was most nervous for was probing... I just didn't want to hurt her!! Before clinic I had reviewed in my head all of the procedures, and reminded myself to be gentle! I actually did well with the probe! I was proud when she said that I didn't really poke her! (even though I'm pretty sure I may have once or twice--:)) She was a good sport through it all, and was a great patient to work on because I was able to see and identify a lot of dental work! It was a good experience, and I know it will help me for Monday when I see my first real patient!!!
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