Nursing, effective strategies to manage time as a professional nurse and online student.

PART A

Time Management Plan Guidelines and Grading Rubric
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to use effective strategies to manage time as a professional nurse and online student.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
• CO3: Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge using success resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO3)
• CO4: Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO4)
• CO5: Apply concepts of professionalism when planning for personal, intellectual, and professional development. (PO5)
• CO9: Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development by assessing information and technology competence, implementing plans for upgrading technology skills, and using effective strategies for online student success using resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO5)
DUE DATE
Submit the assignment by Sunday end of Week 2, 11:59 p.m. MT.
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 225 points.
PREPARING THE TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. Carefully read these guidelines and grading rubric.
2. Download the required Time Management Plan Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Rename that document as Your Last Name Time Management Plan.docx. Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document.
3. You are required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptable. The document must be saved as a .docx. Save your work frequently as you type to prevent loss of your work.
4. As you prepare your Time Management Plan, consider your own life. When do you work, sleep, and spend time with family and friends? How will the addition of online coursework impact your time management?
5. Complete the Time Management Plan with your schedule for a future course week. Be sure to consider all of the activities that you will do during that week. Work on this assignment during Weeks 1 and 2. Don’t wait until the due date to begin your work!
6. An example (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. of a weekly plan has been provided to help you with this assignment.
7. Be sure to answer all of the questions in addition to completing the grid.
8. View the Chamberlain RNBSN Academic Integrity Tutorial in its entirety, which is located in the RNBSN Policies.
9. When your Time Management Plan assignment is completed, save and close the completed template. Enter the course, click on Modules, go to the Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment page, and click the Submit button to upload your file.

Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on this page.

Readings

Hood, L. J. (2018). Leddy & Pepper’s professional nursing (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Chapter 1: pp. 15–16, 24–32
• Chapter 3: pp. 74–78
• Chapter 6: pp. 132–137, 142–144, 145–146
• Chapter 12: pp. 301–306
• Chapter 21: pp. 565–566
Other Required Readings
• Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies©: pp. 14–17
• AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education: pp. 26–29
You are expected to read the Week 2 Lesson. It contains information that applies to your graded discussion.

Time Management Plan Template
Student Name: Date:
Directions:
1. Carefully read the Time Management Plan Guidelines and Grading Rubric found under Week 2 Assignments, which provides specific details on how to complete this assignment.
2. Rename this template by clicking File, then Save As. Change the file name so it reads Your Last Name Time Management Plan.docx. For example, if your last name is Smith, type Smith Time Management Plan.docx.
3. Save the document as a .docx compatible with Microsoft Word 2010 or later.
4. Type your name and date at the top of this template.
5. Type your answers directly on the template. Follow all instructions. Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
6. Prior to the due date, post general questions about this assignment to the Q & A Forum so your classmates can read the advice, too. You may also e-mail private questions to your instructor.
7. Submit this assignment by clicking on the orange Submit Assignment button on the Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment page by the end of Week 2, Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.

NOTE: Assigned Template MUST be used for this assignment. Failure to do so may result in loss of points and/or Academic Integrity violation investigation.

Times
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Academic Integrity Policy Attestation:
By typing my name in the box to the right, I attest and affirm that I have watched the entire Academic Integrity tutorial and will comply with the Academic Integrity Policy of Chamberlain College of Nursing.
Answer:
Academic Integrity Question #1:
What is one example of plagiarism that was mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial?
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Academic Integrity Question #2:
Other than not sharing passwords, what is one way students can avoid plagiarism that was mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial?
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Self-Evaluation: Challenges (see Rubric)
What are your greatest challenges with time management?
Answer:

Self-Evaluation: Strategies (see Rubric)
What effective strategies will you use to overcome these challenges?
HINT: Review New Student Orientation and NR351 Time Management content for ideas. Answer:

PART B

iCARE Self-Assessment

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).
• CO4: Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers.
As you embark on your BSN journey, self-assessment of your knowledge, skills, and abilities is essential. Download this iCARE Self-Assessment 1 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., save it to your computer or device, and type directly on the saved document. Carefully consider each area and mark appropriately. After completed and saved, consider your areas of strength and areas for improvement. This completed iCARE Self-Assessment 1 is the first item to place in your Professional Portfolio. You do not need to submit or share the iCARE Self-Assessment 1 document in this discussion.
For this discussion, please do the following.
1. Share details about one area from the iCARE Self-Assessment 1 where you have significant opportunity for improvement during your BSN program. How will you work to improve in this area?
2. Share details about how you would like your instructors to demonstrate care for students while you are in your BSN program.