Mock Patient Day

Today we had another mock patient day, I was so nervous for some reason. Last time I did not know really what was going to happen so I had no time to worry and prepare. This time, I have been worrying all week for it. Well, it is finally over. I have to say I thought I would feel a little better after it was over. I just don't feel like I am very good today, I don't know if I just had a bad day or if I just suck at scaling. The appointment started out okay. Staci was my patient and I had to redo the HHx and I had quite a bit to write. So right off the bat I felt like I was behind everyone else. So then I took her vitals and they were great. I then began with the OD. I felt like I was going out of order with this, I really don't know if there is a certain order you are suppose to go in. Anyway then I started probing and that took my FOREVER!!! I didn't think it was going to take me that long, so once again I felt like I was behind. So then when I was finally done with that and got my OD check, I moved on to OHI, but didn't have much time so I quickly moved on to scaling. I felt like I hadn't done this in awhile so I felt out of practice and quite awkward. I hope with more practice I will feel more comfortable with everything especially scaling. I only got one quadrant done and after my scale check I missed 3 spots of calculus. That might not be very many but I felt like she didn't really have any in the first place so the only 3 spots she had calculus I missed! Oh, well, I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and realize that this stuff takes time to get the hang of. I am glad my mom will be my first real patient, I will feel comfortable around her and hopefully I won't be as nervous. I know she will be honest with me and let me know everything that hurts her. Today wasn't the best day for me but I am going to be hopeful and think that I will eventually get better.