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Oct 18, 2007 04:24 PM

Why does my Nursing student friend get offended??


Whenever I ask him whats the toughest part of Nursing school, he tells me he'll let me know when he graduates.He never answers my questions regarding Nursing S.He tells me to ask my advisor ..Is he really in NUrsing school?? I find it really odd that my friend cannot give me any advice.They always say ask other students or friends for advice regarding professors, toughness of a course, etc..I feel like im offending him.Do you guys get offended when asked about NS?? Why do you think he does?

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No. 1
from multicollinearity
Old Oct 18, 2007, 04:27 PM

Default Re: Why does my Nursing student friend get offended??
There is no way we can know this because we don't have a crystal ball.

It does sound like he's giving you signs that he doesn't wish to discuss your questions. I'd respect that and let it go.
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No. 2
from llg
Old Oct 18, 2007, 05:22 PM

Default Re: Why does my Nursing student friend get offended??
I agree with multicollinearity. If the guy has indicated that he doesn't want to discuss nursing school with you, then you should respect his wishes and let him alone. If you keep asking, it will get increasingly irritating to him and you may seriously compromise your friendship.

If you value his friendship, respect his right not to discuss something he doesn't want to talk about. Maybe someday, he'll want to talk about -- but that's his decision, not yours.
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No. 3
from ohmeowzer RN
Old Oct 18, 2007, 05:24 PM

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maybe he's to stressed out to discuss it with you. when i was in school i didn't want to even discuss school.. it made it more stressful.. just be patient with him
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No. 4
from mauxtav8r
Old Oct 18, 2007, 05:50 PM

Default Re: Why does my Nursing student friend get offended??
Is there any reason why you wouldn't want to talk about this to an advisor?

Possibly he has "seen 'em come and seen 'em go". I know I have. If you are all that interested (he may be thinking) you'll ask the one who is paid to answer the questions.
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No. 5
from RNroseshea
Old Oct 18, 2007, 06:00 PM

Default Re: Why does my Nursing student friend get offended??
I don't think that he means any harm. Nursing school is such a big stressor in itself. He may be stressed out..I know because I have was a nursing student and it took a lot away from my family and friends. Just give him some time, he will come around.
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No. 6
from ScoopsPerson
Old Oct 18, 2007, 06:19 PM

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I am a nursing student and I have no problem answering questions about school. If this person is a "friend", his reluctance to talk to you sounds a little strange, in my opinion. I normally talk with my friends and vice a versa...that is why it is called a friendship. Now on the other hand if you are asking him questions he doesn't know the answer to, than the appropriate response as a friend to a friend is to tell you "hey I don't know...go ask your advisor to give you the correct info".
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No. 7
from CHATSDALE
Old Oct 18, 2007, 06:25 PM

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i am inclined to go along with those who feel he is stressed out and just needs to not talk about anything right now
sometimes when you are just hanging on by your fingernails you just need to shut out anything that sounds like school
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No. 8
from Rage
Old Oct 18, 2007, 06:51 PM

Default Re: Why does my Nursing student friend get offended??
There are plenty of people on this site that are nursing students that I'm sure would be willing to answer questions you might have on nursing school. As far as professors or clinicals or courses at a local college then you'll have to ask someone that goes there.........as everyone here has said, your friend apparently doesn't want to talk about it.
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No. 9
from nyapa
Old Oct 19, 2007, 12:52 AM

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Yes...or maybe he isn't going as well as he would like to. Maybe that is why he is saying to ask others. Just respect him and let him be on this matter. He may choose to open up later, and if you have given him space it may be you he talks to.
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