And then the wheels fall off...

Yesterday at this same time I had 3 pt scheduled...I was looking forward to a productive day here at the WSU clinic. Then last night at 8 the wheels fell off. 2 of my 3 pts canceled. SO here I sit, blogging my sorrows away...hopeful that I can salvage the day. Next week is mockboard, and I am hoping I am not as flustered as last time.

The VA

So we are down 2 VA days. The VA is good for me. I really enjoy working with Connie, and I get a lot accomplished...at least most days. Today I had 12 quads with 10 x-rays 4 pe's and did an injection for a Dr. so it was good.

Oh Yeah

Toady in clinic I found 2 board pt. both that I found while being CA. I am not going to be using them, but it is nice to know that they exists!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Today we wrapped up the semester, it has flown by. I took my final and met with Prof. Alexander. It is great to have my LAST fall semester under my belt. I am looking forward to the Christmas break and a little R & R in preparation for the things to come. Now...on to the next.

Oh Boy Am I Thankful

This week my week consisted of one class on Monday...and then I left Weber State campus and didn't go back for a whole week! I am glad for the break. I love Thanksgiving, of course for all of the delicious food, but I also like to force myself to really think about the blessing I have been given. I have a wonder family that I adore who support and love me, and bring so much joy and happiness to my life. I am also really grateful to be in my senior year of the dental hygiene program. This year has been so enjoyable. The work and effort is tremendous, but I am not one to shy away from hard work. The professors that we work with in our second year really are so helpful and teach us a lot, all while treating us like grown up humans. I really am blessed.

cutie kiddos

Today at the WSU clinic we had a lab. Then for my afternoon pt I went back to Brigham to get my two cute kiddos to clean their teeth. They are always so excited to come, and do so well. I was able to get them both done, as well as some sealants. They also love to stop by Costco on the way home for a snack.

Last VA

So today was our last VA day for the semester. It feels great to be done for a while. The VA for me is a great place to get a lot accomplished. We are taking a mid morning pt. now so I am able to get 12 quads in a day usually. I don't see a lot of perio, but the quads are nice. I am doing well with pano's thanks to the VA as well.

Today

So we are getting close to being done with this semester. Things are going well. I counted up the requirements and as of today I have 24 extra quads. Which is great. I am not quite half way on class three requirements, but not to worry...that will work out. Today niether one of my scheduled pts showed. So this morning Katee and I did the CRA on each other and I also did blood glucose. Then this afternoon when my pt didn't show Shaylee had a couple of quads of a 2 that she needed help with while she traded someone for a couple of quads of a class 3. So all in all everything worked out dandily. (Yep on my blog "dandily" is a real word.)

NO N20

Today in dental meds we learned about nitrous...but we didn't have the lab because Dr. Naylor was not there. So well be doing it later. That's going to be a relaxing couple of hours =)

LAB

Today we had a lab for the morning portion of clinic. It was good to go through the information, Then in the afternoon I had a new pt. it went well. I gave her 4 injections, which is my first on a pt for tx. she had "less than perfect" landmarks but I got it done!

Perhaps this is my most flattering view...thank you Denver =) But really this is me having a whole lot of fun. Thanks to my good buddy Savan! She is a trooper. I have really enjoyed anesthesia (what a warped RDH thing to say!) I really have not been nervous...maybe that should concern me?

Mock Board #1

Well today was my first mockboard experience. Overall, it was an awesome LEARNING experience. I fell short by just a bit, but learned great lessons. To start off, my pt was late, so i barely made check in. At each step of the process I stressed a tad. Then once my pt was checked in I worried that she wouldn't qualify. But as I waited and waited I thought that maybe I should have been more confident in her qualifying...lesson learned. Then as i began to clean, i worried that i wouldn't have enough time, I felt really good about the removal, but what do i know! I had four errors, which isn't great but not the end of the world...this time. I think if i do this 100 more time perhaps I will be ready by March =)

THE VA

So every other week we travel to SLC to the VA dental clinic. The building is new and beautiful, and I love the classmates I am there with. However, the VA can be a very good thing and also a NOT so good thing. It is nice because pt are provided...usually, and we don't have the scheduling headache we usually do.But when after a whole day you walk out with 2 quads of a class 5 for the day it can be a little frustrating. My morning pt had some pretty serious mental problems which made it a little interesting. But overall I know the VA is a good opportunity for us, and has the potential of giving us some vaulable experience.

School

School is going well. I am so glad to be in my senior year! Time is going by so quickly all ready. I know I have a lot to learn still, but I am feeling very good about school. I am sure there will be some ups and downs but I am optomistic about the year to come. This year has all ready been so much more enjoyable for me all ready. I really enjoy all of your professors and instructors and am really greatful for the way they teach us. I feel like they really care that we do sincerely learn what we need to know to be successful

Another CA day.

Today I was the CA at WSU, which completes my requirements for the semester! I am glad to have this one done. It makes for a long week, but all went well and it is done. CHECK!

What a day...

Well...do start things out...last night Jeremy called to confirm my spanish speaking pt. and got hung up on. So this morning when it was 10 after i figured i should start looking for another pt. so I had the clinic call and just double check with my scheduled pt and BEHOLD she was on her way. She was late, but she was here. So i took some x-rays, did the OD, etc etc. I knew she was going to be a challenge, but I had no idea, just how much of a TENACIOUS one. so i am generally over eager to finish a pt and stupid me went for it. long story short, I will be scaling again at her next appointment...BUT not all is lost. she is going to be my mock board pt. so that is a good thing. sad that i was the LAST human for miles when it was lunch time. alas.
then second pt for the day was a 1B with some really cool GREEN stain on the mandibular linguals. pretty fun...tomorrow is anesthesia day. MUAAAAH

CA @VA...OK!

Today I was the CA at the VA and it was a good day. They went through a few more things with this group, so it was nice to see that. VA days are very long for me, but I really do enjoy going there. Tomorrow is first day back to PT treatment at WSU and I hope all goes well.

Here we go!

Today was my first day back in a mouth. We were at the VA and they pretty much just threw us in the deep end! It was great though. Prof. Hanson was there and was SO helpful. I completed 2 quads of a 3 and a quad of a 2. It was a total whirlwind...but why not?

All most there.

Today was the last monday clinic for me EVER! It hasn't really sunk in yet. I am kind of just on auto pilot at this point. But I saw my little niece that is 4. She was born with at bi-lateral cleft lip and palate. She did a great job, but was very sensitive to anything being in her mouth. I felt really bad when she started to cry with my mirror in her mouth. But everything worked out ok and I took some intra-oral pictures that were pretty interesting.

LA Mock board pt

Today I was my peer pals LA mock board pt. It was a good experience and it really wasn't too bad. It wasn't the funnest thing I did today, but in general it was all right. I really hope my peer pal will be willing to do the same for me.