The FL Board Exam is by far the most stressful exam ever. Every time you send your patient up to get checked, you are praying they get accepted, that you left no caries, the contact is tight enough, your patient's blood pressure stays low. Because all of these things can lead to 'automatic failure.'
Our timed practicals in D1-D2 years had hidden traps of automatic failures. I guess they were just preparing us for the Boards.
The alarm was set for 4:45 AM, but Mahala had us tossing and turning since 2:30 AM since she's now afraid of thunder and whines during storms. "Go to bed, Mahala!" Nope, she instead paces and hides in the closet.
I met my patient at 5:45 AM and we were in line by 6:15 AM to get started. My primary patient had both Class 2 and 3 lesions so she stayed the whole time, finally able to go home at 2:00 PM. When she came down from the final check, with no pink slip or entourage of disappointed examiners, I felt relieved! I think I passed!
And of course, Paul was there from the beginning, with food and drinks, helping organize my backup patients and keeping them company. Just seeing him time to time was helpful - his smile, soothing words, and hugs helped me in a spiritual way.
I officially get my scores on Monday 11 AM. Then I can look for a job in the Fall and focus my energy on packing and on Nico.
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Good job, Ping!!! Lisa and I had you in mind yesterday and were sending you good vibes. We couldn't be happier for you. Now it's baby time!
We've been think of you alot. We'll keep our fingers crossed, thumbs pressed (German) and toes in tiny shoes if that'll help. I can't believe you had to get up that early and after a thunderstorm. You have the energy of the sun. If only there were more super people like you in the world.
love from: -Heather and Alex
Congratulations in advance!
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