No More Moaning, Well...

Week of: 02/12/2007

Abstract: My three weeks in ortho ends. I begin surgery rotation for the first time this week.

Mood: Apprehensive yet optimistic

What went well: I did well in my classroom exams. Clinical was enjoyable.

What needs work: Same as last week

Elucidation:

Well I'm through being hard on myself. I will continue to assertive but balance that with acceptance. I'm doing the best I can and I sticking with it. What does that mean?

I got two comps last week and I'm okay with that number. I'm not going to jump down my own throat when I do badly in an exam. I'm going to chalk it up as a learning experience. Note that I not taking about negligence. I plan to get in and get out. I do like to interact with the patients if possible but not to the point of distraction.

That's one thing different about OR. No patients to chat with. I'm a newbie in the department, so I'm a little nervous. Well I'm gonna be brief and wish you all a fantastic week!

Goals for next week:

Use initiative. Get into OR Rooms and observe.

Take notes of the procedures.