To be very honest today was a hard day. I don't know why I struggled the way that I did. I was more nervous then I have been. I had even more trouble getting my angles and fulcrums then I did with my explorer, and I really hesitated and struggled with my direct vision. I felt like I was back at square one and I am now more nervous about having a real patient in a few weeks. I don't mean to be so negative... today was just a harder day. I know what I need to practice!!!!! I do hope that it will come together soon.
I am grateful for the TA's and their willingness to help and their understanding when I get a little frustrated. I was also grateful for an understanding partner whom I know that I hurt and I feel terrible.
Well, I will work on getting through this week and come in fresh on Monday afternoon-- I am sure that a lot of praying wouldn't hurt either.
1 comment:
Hey Kara,
So far the explorer and probing have been challenging for me too. I've brought home my sterile instruemnts to practice on my husband, which is nice but it really doesnt help that Im not in a dental office where I have a chair, light and all the equipment so I've been practicing a lot of the typodont which has helped. Im sure you'll feel more comfortable and do great with some more practice. Its a lot to take in. Hope you did well on your tests and had a good weekend.
Jen
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