There are really not nearly enough hours in the day. I was shocked to realize how busy my life is. After utilizing the Time Management Tool, it appears as if most of my week consists of working at my job. I expected this finding due to my facility constantly being short staffed and guilting me into pulling overtime hours. I definitely feel like I need to re-prioritize my schedule. I no longer can spare the extra hours for work.
My plan to include more study time and flexibility for school is to write everything in a planner and use highlighters to indicate the priority level of my tasks. I also have identified that I sleep my days away after working. I can not afford the time it takes to recover from night shift and most likely will find a dayshift position in the near future.
I desire to enjoy Chamberlain and not feel overwhelmed all the time. I have been researching many websites and apps that help to perfect APA papers. I am hoping this will help me learn proper guidelines for citations etc and make me a better written communicator. I also will need to get a time management app to help me balance my schedule on the go.
I will communicate any barriers to success to the instructor. I plan to utilize all the links and libraries for assistance.
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine their own time management to promote success as an online student.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 4: Apply concepts of ethics and professionalism to nursing practice, nursing roles, and academic development. (POs 5, 6)
Due Date
During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):
Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
Posts in the discussion on two different days
Total Points Possible: 50 points
Preparing the Discussion
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Discussion
Now that you’ve completed the time management tool in the Week 1 Lesson, address these items in your answer:
Describe how you spend most of your time. Is this what you expected? Why or why not?
How will you rearrange these items to dedicate enough time to your schoolwork?
What changes do you want to make? What professional resources are available to help with those changes?
Grading
To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric. See Syllabus for Grading Rubric Definitions.