11/07 - Monday Clinic... LOVE being a hygienist! :)

Monday clinic ran a little long for me because I had to catch up on a couple PEs that I missed from being out of town for soccer. So, as I was working on my post for today's clinic (Wed. 11/09), I conveniently remembered I still hadn't published my post from Monday. Long story short... they will be 2 posts published today BUT one is from Monday clinic - comprende? ;)

Here it is:

Clinic today was... well, I don't know quite how to 'label' it because I had so many emotions overcome me throughout the 3 hours I was there! :/ Today was the first day of "Mach Patient Day" and, at first, I was terrified. We had spent the whole semester up until this point learning different skills that make up an appointment. But, we had never actually put ALL of them together from start to finish - hence the need for "Mach Patient Day". I was very excited for the experience because I knew that it would help solidify the process and help me to be more successful for real pt. treatment - but it didn't make it any less stressful, scary, nerve racking, etc.

All in all, it ended up being a great day. McKinlei was my patient and she was very helpful. She gave me lots of great feedback - which I was very appreciative of. I thought it was great that she could be so open and honest with me so that I could further my skills and knowledge base, helping me become a better hygienist.

Today gave me a much needed confidence boost! :) I was apprehensive going in to today, worried about how much I had forgotten or how rusty my skills had become. But, to my surprise, things ran rather smoothly. My skills were "up-to-date" and I passed both my OD and scale check. Things are on the "up and up"... can't wait for Wednesday!