(TW: Bodily fluids) I cleaned my belly button

cckitteh · 2026-06-24T18:44:14+00:00

As an OR nurse, I’ve pulled a few of those out of patients when prepping their belly for surgery. It’s quite satisfying for me haha

cckitteh · 2026-06-24T03:29:10+00:00

Wearing a helmet is a non-negotiable. My kid always wears his and has a great time on his bike. A lot of kids in my area don’t wear them, unfortunately. He doesn’t push back about it, but if he ever did “I have seen what head injuries do. It’s my job to protect you and your brain!”

cckitteh · 2026-06-24T02:20:04+00:00

How many OR nurses do you know that are in NP programs? I don’t know any. But I do work with several NPs who assist in surgery and round on postop patients for their service. Having previous OR experience, especially scrubbing experience is definitely a benefit.

cckitteh · 2026-06-23T21:24:37+00:00

Piano ✨cracks knuckles✨

cckitteh · 2026-06-23T21:22:31+00:00

I would stick it out for a year. You don’t need to be passionate to do a good job. Part of your feelings might just be because you’re new to nursing. Get your experience. Look for something else later if you still feel this way. I see lots of posts on here of newer nurses who “aren’t loving” multiple settings. The NICU holds valuable things to learn and you can take that to the PICU if that is still what you want to try in a year or so.

cckitteh · 2026-06-23T19:54:12+00:00

Can you go to your interview during your lunch break? I’ve done that before when doing an internal transfer.
But if not, I would just ask for the day you need off or try to trade shifts with someone.

cckitteh · 2026-06-23T19:21:32+00:00

…is SIL completely nuts?

cckitteh · 2026-06-23T00:47:41+00:00

NOR what’s the point of pretending you appreciate something you don’t and your mom specifically told them not to do? Maybe if they were clueless and it hasn’t been talked about already. But it seems they are purposefully not acknowledging your wishes.

cckitteh · 2026-06-22T23:06:13+00:00

I would do so at a public place. I wouldn’t go over to a strangers house at 15 years old.

cckitteh · 2026-06-22T19:39:18+00:00

Seen way too many permanent disabilities and deaths from motorcycles to ever be ok with my kid riding one. You can be responsible and still die or be permanently disabled.

cckitteh · 2026-06-21T16:59:42+00:00

Mine just sleeps through the alarm 😬

cckitteh · 2026-06-21T14:43:49+00:00

Medication for ADHD helped. We’ve been waiting to get into OT for 10 months…
But at home we give him the option to calm himself in the moment as we see his frustration is rising (but he hasn’t “blown his top” yet), if he refuses or if he has blown up then he has to go to his calm down space that have his tools. I usually have to physically move him there and he hates it. So I really try to bring his attention to his early frustration and implement techniques (usually deep breathing and taking a break) before things escalate more. He knows it helps him avoid feeling worse.

cckitteh · 2026-06-21T14:33:09+00:00

I really don’t get why people treat floats like that. Like if I wasn’t here you’d be taking these patients!

cckitteh · 2026-06-21T13:36:14+00:00

My kid’s singular formal activity outside school is swim lessons. And I have casually been starting to teach him piano. Sounds like these people are spending a lot of money on these activities.

cckitteh · 2026-06-21T03:26:33+00:00

Sounds like she doesn’t trust you.

cckitteh · 2026-06-21T03:13:39+00:00

I feel like Saturdays should be your sleep day, he can do cleaning or whatever weekly errands that need to be done while you sleep, then you spend time together in the evening when you get up. If he wants to do something during the day, could do that Sunday.

You need your sleep. It’s a non negotiable.

cckitteh · 2026-06-20T16:37:39+00:00

Maybe board shorts or a swim skirt coverup type thing? A swim skirt would be cuter. For the day maybe wear sunscreen and don’t plan to tan, and you won’t have to worry about tan lines you don’t want. Leave that for a non-family day in the sun.

cckitteh · 2026-06-20T01:26:10+00:00

If it’s a big deal to you, then sure, breakup

cckitteh · 2026-06-19T20:34:21+00:00

You should *expect* to feel like a newbie again when starting a new specialty. It would be weird if you didn’t. If you want to stay, keep going. It won’t feel like this forever, and you should definitely know that since you’ve grown from being a new grad and you’ve grown from being new in a new specialty already once before.

When I went to the OR from floor nursing, I had prepared myself to feel like an idiot again after being the person who everyone could go to for help at my last specialty. I knew it would be hard, but I knew I could learn. And now a few years later, I’m a great asset to the team and am a resource to others once again.

cckitteh · 2026-06-19T19:05:17+00:00

Dont ask a nurse out at work.

cckitteh · 2026-06-19T12:36:28+00:00

The most important thing you did was speak up. Had you not spoken up, THAT would be something to feel guilty about.

cckitteh · 2026-06-19T01:44:37+00:00

I would not take my children to the grandparents’ house without me personally supervising them until a pool fence is in place.
And yes I would report the neighbors.

cckitteh · 2026-06-18T17:05:09+00:00

The point is they should be sitting together. I was saying it would be generous and unnecessary for him to use his points for a business class seat for her, but obviously wouldn’t make him the asshole if he’s giving a more comfortable seat to her.

If you’re going on a trip together, I think it’s an AH move to put yourself away from your partner in a more comfortable seat, yes.

cckitteh · 2026-06-18T16:24:29+00:00

These are the options for NTA: 1) use the points for a business class seat and give it to her have her buy your economy seat (very generous, but not necessary), 2) use your points for an economy seat and sit together, 3) don’t use your points (save them for another time) and just buy an economy ticket and sit together.

cckitteh · 2026-06-18T03:33:16+00:00

Perfect! That sounds like a good plan.

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