Wednesday, October 31, 2012

My concentration is poor when I am observed

Ichibod Crane in Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow pushes everyone out of the OR so he can perform his autopsy alone.

I wish I'd thought of that.

Instead, I bumble through my procedures with my preceptor looking over my shoulder, making me ill at ease, waiting for them to take over whatever I'm working at.

It's happened so many times now that all I do now is ensure that the patient isn't harmed when the scalpel or other implement is snatched away.

For someone who thinks she is strong at self critique and awareness, it's ridiculous that I didn't notice. Fortunately though, my new preceptor is much more in tune with learning. He pointed out that he makes me nervous and will, from now on, stay outside the room until and if I need him.

I'm so very lucky. And most importantly, about to get much better at my procedures!

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