Time Management and Self Study Skills

Trina Viville RN BSNMSN Graduate Nursing Student

The life stressors of the online student

Aspen University- Nursing Education Program Track

Reasons for increased stress and poor student

retention

Procrastination

Time Manageme

nt

Study Habits

“I don’t understand what I need

to do”

Lack of Work/Life Balance

Procrastination

T• Chronically Late. Underestimates

time to complete tasks.

I• Impulsiveness; “I work better under

pressure”.

L• Lost; Feeling anxious and aimless. Lack

of vision to begin the task.

E• Enthusiasm; Lack of enjoyment. Not

passionate about the task.

Signs of a procrastinator:

Time Management

Plan your day the night before or the morning of and establish

priorities

Satisfaction in every moment

Time Management Skills

Find a reason of enjoyment in everything you do.

Continually look at ways to free up time.

Concentrate on one thing at a time.

Set deadlines for yourself.

Simple ways to implement

Self Study Skills

• Failing coursework• Lack of understanding of the main

course content.• Ask yourself: Was my study time

effective? Am I more knowledgeable of the information reviewed afterwards?

• Are you cramming?• Failure to seek clarity from your

professor regarding assignments and coursework.

• Lack of passion for what you are doing.

The First Step is to identify there is a problem…

Self Study Skills

• Limit your distractions, ie: social media, cell phone, t.v., etc.

• Read, re-read your assignment or task for a concise understanding.

• Break down each task or learning objective• Take frequent breaks to increase

concentration

• Take notes or record your lecturer’s presentation to refer back to.

Must have for all students

Ensure you understand the type of learning style you possess.

Learning Style Inventory

• There are three main types of learning styles:

1. The Auditory learner

2. The Visual learner

3. The Kinesthetic Learner

Overcoming poor time

management and self-study

skills, once and for all!!• Examine your old habits, and when you

feel yourself procrastinating- determine what you are trying to avoid and why?

• Push yourself to remain persistent and avoid

• Projects that are unproductive.

For More Information

• Trina Viville RN BSN

• MSN Graduate Nursing Student

• You can contact me via email: trinav2@gmail.com

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