Benefits of Time Management in Nursing work
Nursing can be an especially demanding career. Most nurses have a lot of things they
are responsible for and to make quick decisions about patient care and well-being. Improving
time management plans can make the nurse much more efficient nurse, one that will be able
to attend to the needs of more patients in less time. In some cases, it may give the nurse more
time to speak with and to know those that he is caring for, in others, knowing how to do
things quickly could mean saving a life. Of course, better time management doesn't just help
patients, it can also be a big stress relief for those working in advanced environment,
knowing how to prioritize the tasks each shift can make a big difference in lowering stress
and helping to manage the nurse work, less stress can also help you arrive to spend time
relaxing or socializing with the family without feeling completely exhaustion and nervous.
Finally, it is easy to blame others or circumstances, but the human remains is responsible for
his time. If people do not make use of time management and its benefits, they will not be
benefited from the services of science and technology (Hashemzadeh et al., 2011, p. 2536).
Conclusion
Time management is the ability of person to use the time function to accomplish the
tasks in the exact timing. When we are successful at time management, we are able to
maximize use of every hour of the day. This means using each hour of our day to do the right
things to accomplish all of the tasks that we need to in the most efficient manner. More time
management more achievement, less stress. Nursing is a demanding and stressful occupation,
thus the nurses should be organized. Managing time effectively, knowing when to delegate
and thinking critically are essential.
The organization of time usually linked to the person self, who determines times and work,
and entertainment time, and the organization aims only to make the best achievements and
reduce the pressure and stress on the person as well as allow that time to develop him/her
self. So there is no one style fits all people, every individual must be responsible for
him/herself and to organize his/her time according to his/her needs. Regarding the limitations,
first few articles published between 2006-2012, second I couldn’t access some articles
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