NR-351 Transitions in Professional Nursing Week 2 Assignment: Time Management Plan
The purpose of this assignment is to assist you in developing effective time management strategies as you transition back into academic life while maintaining your professional role as a registered nurse. Balancing clinical responsibilities, family commitments, and the requirements of this BSN course demands intentional planning and regular self-assessment. By creating a concrete weekly schedule and reflecting on your current habits, you will identify areas for improvement and build skills that support long-term success in the program and your career.
Download the Time Management Plan template located in the Week 2 Assignments area. Rename the file with your last name first (for example, Lando_Time_Management_Plan.docx). Complete all sections of the template using Microsoft Word. Submit the finished document by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
Requirements
- Fill in the weekly schedule grid with realistic entries for sleep, work shifts, meals, study sessions, family time, exercise, and other activities across all seven days. Be specific and comprehensive.
- Type your full name in the Academic Integrity attestation box to confirm you have viewed the tutorial and completed the assignment yourself.
- Answer the two questions about plagiarism in your own words, providing a clear example and a practical prevention strategy.
- In the self-evaluation section, identify your two or three greatest time management challenges with specific examples from your schedule. Then describe three concrete strategies you will use to address those challenges and succeed in this course.
Grading Rubric Total Possible Points: 150
- Schedule Completion (50 points): Weekly grid is fully completed with detailed, realistic activities for each time slot and day.
- Academic Integrity Section (20 points): Attestation signed and both questions answered accurately and thoughtfully.
- Identification of Challenges (40 points): Challenges are clearly described with relevant, specific examples drawn from personal schedule and circumstances.
- Proposed Strategies (30 points): Strategies are specific, actionable, and directly linked to identified challenges, demonstrating realistic planning.
- Clarity, Writing Mechanics, and Professional Presentation (10 points): Content is well-organized, uses professional language, and is free of major grammar or spelling errors.
Sample Student Response
Balancing full-time night shifts with BSN coursework has highlighted the need for better structure in my days. I blocked out consistent study times in the afternoons after sleeping, which previously I had left open for low-value activities. Family commitments are non-negotiable, so I scheduled them early in the evening before work. Time management training has been shown to improve prioritization skills among nurses, leading to better performance under pressure (Vizeshfar et al., 2022). The biggest challenge was identifying how much time was lost to unplanned scrolling on my phone between shifts. With a weekly review built into Sunday mornings, I can adjust the plan as the semester progresses and maintain steady progress toward my degree while avoiding burnout.
References
Vizeshfar, F., Rakhshan, M., Shirazi, F. and Dokoohaki, R. (2022) ‘The effect of time management education on critical care nurses’ prioritization: a randomized clinical trial’, Acute and Critical Care, 37(2), pp. 202–208. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4266/acc.2021.01123. Linton, M., Dabney, B.W., Knecht, L. and Koonmen, J. (2019) ‘Student expectations of an RN-to-BSN program: A qualitative analysis of student and faculty perspectives’, SAGE Open Nursing, 5. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/2377960819897250. Iheduru-Anderson, K.C. (2021) ‘Students’ perspectives of factors related to delayed completion or withdrawal from online RN-BSN programs’, Nursing Outlook, 69(3), pp. 317-326. Alshammari, M. (2025) ‘Nursing graduates transition to practice and factors affecting their readiness: a comparative study between Ha’il and Kuwait’, Frontiers in Education. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2025.1713395. Arpacı, R. (2025) ‘Impacts of 21st-Century Time Traps, Time Management, and Mental Well-Being on Job Performance in Nurses’, Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.
