Bad first impression...

Today was my first day at the VA. The morning was really boring with all of the orientation stuff (although I know it is necessary). I was falling asleep during the powerpoint presentation.  We had a patient in the afternoon and mine was not happy to be there at all.  He was not happy about the cleaning, everything was taking way too long for him, he was uncomfortable, but wouldn't let anyone do anything about it, he was dropping "F" bombs and complaining about everything that was going on. I felt really awkward, especially because he was my first patient that I had seen since last semester. I was feeling really crappy, like I had no idea what I was doing. I hated it.  Luckily, my instructors are amazing and they made me feel better about it. They told me that he was a really difficult patient and it wasn't because I was a horrible hygienist. He would be tough for anyone that treated him. I just hope that all my patients are not as difficult (personality wise) as he was!! I will cross my fingers!