Anesthesia Mock Board

Well, I thought the written part of the test went fine. I still need to study the MRD and the math equations. I think and hope that I will be fine on the test. I feel more nervous for the actual clinical part of the test after today. I feel like it will be okay though. I just need to make sure on the PSA to pull the cheek out and up. On the IA I need to get the syringe over the premolars and also make sure to get the needle far enough in the tissue.

I was kind of excited because I had people to come in for screenings, but that excitement was short lived. I really wanted to find my board patient. I guess I still have a little bit of time, but I don't know if I can take the pressure. I am getting so nervous. I will just keep trying.

4-7-09

I had the hardest time finding a patient to come in this morning. I wanted to get a new patient and screen them for boards, but I couldn't get anyone to come in so I got my little sister to come in. She has fabulous looking gums. She was generalized healthy without any gingivitis. It was awesome. It didn't take any time at all to get her done. It was kind of nice to have such an easy patient.

The afternoon was good though too. I had my class 4 patient back to finish up his cleaning. This patient was a good learning experience. I feel like I did a good job. I only missed one spot. I was excited for that. I went over very carefully to make sure I got everything. Now I am finished with my class 3 and 4 requirements finally. Yeah!