Formative OSPE / Formative CCA

Why is it stressful when it isn't even the real thing? I didn't do too badly. One tutor remarked on my choice of a seated Tspine HVT and asked if it was my best technique. I replied that I was better at it supine and she advised me to use my best technique in an exam situation. Common sense really! I think I automatically used the technique I had recently been practicing the most. Unfortunately it was rubbish! Other than that though, things went well. It is always good to have a dummy run, even if it is a bit stressful. Deep down I think it is the fear of utter humiliation I don't like!

CCA - D High and I can't find my feedback sheet right now. Quite disappointed, but mainly at fault for a safety issue when I had to be prompted to write a doctors' letter about pins and needles (info prompted by screening questions) occurring in alternate feet twice in the last week (when the patient had her legs crossed when it was cold) and once in the hand, on the day of  the exam when she was carrying a heavy bag. This makes me realise how cautious we have to be in CCAs not to miss anything that could cause a safety fail! Just glad to have passed really, but confidence levels are pretty low...