Today at the VA started out good. My first patient had extreme anxiety. I just kept talking to him about his kids and family and by the end of the appointment he said I made it pleasant for me and that I was going to be a good hygienist. That made me feel good. My afternoon patient on the other hand was a new patient and needed everything done. He had an abscess on his lower molar and because I didn't take a PA of it before the doctor came over, the doctor made me feel like I was stupid because I hadn't already taken a PA of that tooth. Oh well I made it through the day and now I am gearing up for another long day of clinic tomorrow.