How do I get this monkey off my back?

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:idea: I'm a pre-nursing student and I have a good friend who constantly wants to take every class with me. I don't feel as though she is holding me back because I'm very motivated, but at the same time I feel as if I'm carrying her. What should I do in this situation? I really don't want to hurt her feelings.
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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

Ask yourself "Am I learning anything from her?" Everyone can have something to contribute....

However, if she is not reading/studying/prepared for class/clinical, then you have to tell her "I don't want you with me because I feel like I do all the work for you.....etc."

Now, apply monkey-removal cream to your back (make sure you wear gloves), watch for S/S of recurrence, and take all your anti-monkey meds to avoid developing a drug resistant strain.....

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Specializes in ICU;CCU;Telemetry;L&D;Hospice;ER/Trauma;.

I don't know what it is exactly about nurses, but we seem to attract the needy ones. Sometimes they become downright barnacles....or thorns in the side....I agree with the previous post...it's a good idea to learn how to set boundaries soon in your career....because, it's a given that as a nurse, there will be barnacles looking for a host...ie you, to live off of.

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Thank you so much for your advice. You made me feel a lot better. I really do speak my mind, but she is such a good hearted person and I did not want to hurt her feelings. I definitely have to say something.

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