Time
Management for Nursing Students
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Care plans, clinical
rotations, exams, lectures and 18 thousand chapters to read by Tuesday
(I may be exaggerating a bit) as well as home, family and possibly
work, this is the life of a nursing student. With such demands on a
nursing student you can see why proper time management is
critical.
Nursing school is not like
other degree programs. The clinical component adds extra
stress as well as being a major time restraint. Nursing
students without strong time management will fail or drop out. Nursing
students have some of the most difficult exams and some students even
try to cram for their test during their clinical training.
Nursing
Shortage and Time Management
Time management issues
lead many nursing students to follow different career paths.
The pressure of nursing school and the lack of time for friends and
family, not to mention studying, results in the low completion rate of
nursing programs.
The National Student Nurses
Association list a number of key attributes that a successful nursing
student will demonstrate.
- The
academic ability to pass all the required subjects
- Deep
sense of responsibility to their chosen profession
- Acceptance
and caring
- Eagerness to learn
- Enough
confidence and determination to pursue their nursing career
- Proper
time management skills
Time management
skills are the key to your success as a nursing student! Many
college counselors and nursing instructors offer advice on time
management during orientation.
Nursing
Program Time DemandsAll nursing programs include a
comprehensive clinical experience that demands energy and time from
nursing students. These clinicals will also include the
dreaded care plan as well as research papers. With such demands on your
time, it is important not to allow your work schedule to endanger the
completion of your program. It is best, even if not
practical, to avoid employment while in nursing school.
Time
Management Issues for Nursing Students
Staying
Organized
A PDA or a day planner is essential
to stay organized. Such aids will only be a help if you use
them. Be sure to block out all your commitments for school and then add
in time to study. Keeping your study time organized is also
necessary in using your time efficiently.
Nursing Student Schedules
You
will have little or no say over your clinical and lecture schedule in
nursing school. This may be a little harsh, but college administrators
do not give a rats *** about your child care issues. Becoming
a nurse will put your time management abilities to the test.
Being realistic about your schedule and understanding it will end will
help you to finish your nursing program.
Nursing School Burnout
You
will get burned out. It is important to take scheduled breaks
of at least 10 to 15 minutes while studying. It is also important to
have time for yourself and your family.
Effective Study Skills for
Nursing Students
If you are just spinning your
wheels while studying this is the fastest way to frustration and
failure. College study skills are essential in nursing school
and will help with managing your time. Look, there is nothing
worse than spending 5 hours a day studying for a test and still
failing.
Nursing school s**ks, but with
good time management skills you will be able to complete it!
Student Time Management Resourses
This page Managing Your Time From Dartmouth College offers several tips on time management for college student and has several useful downloads.
Time Management for College Success ecourse covers:
- Part 1 - Time is On Your Side.
- Part 2 - Your Planner is Your Friend.
- Part 3 - Time Management 101.
- Part 4 - I will Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow.
- Part 5 - Stop The Cramming!
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There is is also a Time Management for College Success ebook available.
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