Need Advice on Time Management

[Haybah]

Hi everyone!

I am a pre-nursing student, and this semester will be my last semester:yes:, taking some remaining pre-requisites, namely micro, physio, and socio. I was told by many people, including students and professors, not to take these two science courses together. But that was not an option for me. I was accepted to the Mane Nursing Program at my community college with the condition of finishing all remaining courses by Spring 2015.

Okay, so after reading many threads regarding the load of reading and studying that is required in nursing school, I was thinking of trying to train myself into learning how to manage my time in these last courses before I start the program. Frankly speaking, I am a big time procrastinator. I am the type of person who starts writing a psychology research paper in the last three days when I am supposed to prepare it ahead of time in four weeks (given time). I survived being like this since back in high school. If I mention some of my stories, I am sure it will really shock many people. It's not that I was content with this, though. I would always tell myself to start early every time I had assignment, exams, or research papers to complete by a certain deadline. It just happens that I would get distracted by other stuff.

I hate to say this, but I really get this ineffable joy of having to study and learn during the time just right before a deadline. And then, the best part is when I get my results and know that I passed the exam. Oh, the excitement...

I don't know why this happens; maybe it's because of the challenge that I enjoy.

Anyhow, knowing all this, I want to change. I want to actually start reading ahead of time, let alone revising what I learn from lecture each day. I want to use this last opportunity lying in front of me. Thus, I ask my fellow nursing students, or even pre-nursing students who are better than "me" in managing their time for studying to give me some tips on how I could change for the better.

Thanks in advance!

[stunurse2015]

That's slightly insane!! Only 5 weeks!!! But if you are purely a student for those five weeks (no mom wife or pet parent) it can be done. At at least you'll get it done and over with quickly!! I used the code in my a&p book and it helped me a lot!! (The quizzes were very helpful in my judgement of where my recall and absorption was!) good luck!!

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

That's slightly insane!! Only 5 weeks!!! But if you are purely a student for those five weeks (no mom wife or pet parent) it can be done. At at least you'll get it done and over with quickly!! I used the code in my a&p book and it helped me a lot!! (The quizzes were very helpful in my judgement of where my recall and absorption was!) good luck!!

Yes, i know it's going to be a little overwhelming but I am preparing for the best. Thinking positive researching learning aids to help me pass this course. I already have a copy of the class first lecture review and handouts for the first week. I just hope to continue to stay ahead.

[la_chica_suerte85, BSN, RN]

Thank you so much everyone for the advice! It is so encouraging to have people who are willing to help.

I appreciate your advice la_chica_suerta85! You sounded intimidating; I hope this will help me into changing.

Lol, I don't mean to sound intimidating but I know exactly where you're coming from -- I and many of my cohort buddies were in the same boat and it was a real eye-opener when it came to doing the 1st care plan. They are massive time hogs and you just absolutely have to start early. Good luck!