Helpp!!! Time Management

[Nrsngstudent09]

Hi everyone,

I am getting ready to finish my pre-reqs and head to clinical in the spring. I wanted to know how everyone organizes their time and how to improve on it. I am terrible with time management. I feel bad already that I don't have enough time for friends and my boyfriend. My boyfriend, thank god for him, understands my commitment to school and supports whatever I have to do 110%. My friends however don't seem to get it and get mad when I turn down parties or outings. Any suggestions??

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

many people will come and go throughout your life. it's time for these people to be left behind. these are not friends who are interested in your growth and future. you don't need them in your life. it's time to wish them well, leave them behind and move on.

you will find information on studying for nursing school on this thread:

• https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/study-strategies-254733.html - study strategies (on the nursing student assistance forum)

here are links on time management:

• http://www.getmoredone.com/tips.html - a list of helpful time saving tips
  
• http://www.ascp.com/public/pubs/tcp/1997/sep/helpfulideas.html - time management tips.
  
• http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newmn_hte.htm - mind tools.
  
• http://www.psywww.com/mtsite/page5.html - list of links to information.
  

[Conrad283, BSN, RN]

Just remember that you're in it for you and not your friends. I know it's selfish, but you're not going to be partying with them forever and you need to do what's best for you. If they don't understand that, then, unfortunately, they're not true friends.