Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Goal Setting

Today went well. I am setting a goal to try to see at least 3 patients a day. I did so today. Things went well and didn't have many complications. I'm excited to progress on.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Second clinic 2009

I am not having very good luck with keeping patients this semester. I was able to bring my daughter in this morning for a patient who informed me that he couldn't come in till 10:30. I was able to pass off 2 PEs and do sealants on her so I felt that I still benefitted this morning. Last night my afternoon patient canceled. I was able to find a patient to come in but not until 2:15. Oh well, at least it was a patient in the chair!!!

Spring first clinic

I was a little apprehensive about starting and wondering if things would come back naturally after the Christmas break. It did and I was pleasantly suprised! To start off the semester I had my first patient cancel when they were supposed to be there in clinic. I was able to get my husband to come in at the last minute so I had a patient in the chair. I was able to get some more x-rays so I'm feeling pretty good about my standing with my requirements this semester. I want to try to push myself so that I am more up to speed for when I graduate.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Spring first clinic

I was wondering what today would be like. I was suprised that things seemed to flow without much thought. I was able to get both patients finished from start to finish, including x-rays. I want to push myself each clinic time to increase in speed but also focus on a light touch to hopefully increase comfort as well.

Spring first clinic

I was a little concerned how the first day would go after our break. I was suprised that things seemed to flow. I was able to complete 2 patients, including x-rays, from start to finish. I want to push myself each clinic time so that I can be up to office speed by graduation time.