Boo to healthy gingiva

I'm not a fan of cleaning easy patients, which is why I fear I will hate being a hygienist in a family practice. I need a challenge. It's easier for me to clean a periodontally involved pt than it is to clean a 1B. I saw a really easy class 2 today and hated every second of it. It was just so boring feeling around for something to scrape off. Of course I missed tiny pieces here and there because I just figured there wasn't anything to clean off.
My goal: To not worry about clinical boards because I woke up last night in a panic because I dreamed I failed. It was the worst thing I could have imagined.

I Passed!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy to say that I passed LA Boards. I should now be studying for National Boards, but I'm pretty much addicted to blogging. Dang it.
I would advise next years class not to worry about LA boards. As long as you study hard and memorize Malamed, you'll be fine. The clinical section wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be, I hardly even shook. I think people work it up in their head and then get really nervous. I just didn't think about it. I know how to give injections, no problem. The examiners were so nice and funny. Dr. Grua came up to me after while I was cleaning up my unit and winked. That's when I knew I had passed. What a nice guy.

I'm scared of boards

Well, I've admitted it. That's the first step, or so I've heard. I officially lost my sanity yesterday, but somehow regained it today. Dave is a trooper. He is so cute and so supportive of me. Only 5 days of clinic left and I couldn't be happier. I thought about quitting dental hygiene yesterday, but that would be really really stupid since I only have the hardest month and the easiest month left. Hallelujah for 2 more months!! I'm excited and nervous to be out on my own, but the whole money thing makes it worth it.