NR 351 Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment
Student Name
Chamberlain University
NR-351: Transitions in Professional Nursing
Prof. Name
Date
Transitions in Professional Nursing
Time Management Plan Template
For Use: May 2018 (Adapted)
Student Name: XXX
Date: 05/09/2018
Directions
To complete this Time Management Plan successfully, it is important to follow the detailed instructions provided in the Time Management Plan Guidelines and Grading Rubric located under the Week 2 Assignments section. This resource outlines all necessary steps for the assignment and grading expectations.
Steps to Complete the Assignment:
- Review the Time Management Plan Guidelines and Grading Rubric thoroughly.
- Rename this document following the format: YourLastName Time Management Plan.docx. For example, if your last name is Smith, the file should be saved as Smith Time Management Plan.docx.
- Ensure the file is saved in a Microsoft Word (.docx) format compatible with Word 2010 or later.
- Enter your name and the current date at the top of this template.
- Input your responses directly into the template, saving frequently to prevent data loss.
- For any general questions about the assignment, post them in the Q&A forum so peers may also benefit. Private questions may be emailed to your instructor.
- Submit your completed assignment via the “Submit Assignment” button on the Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment page before Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 2.
Time Management Weekly Schedule
Note: The student works from home, which eliminates commute time. Activities are scheduled to balance personal well-being, family engagement, academic requirements, and professional responsibilities.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 a.m.–7 a.m. | Sleep | Sleep | Sleep | Sleep | Sleep | Sleep | Sleep |
| 7 a.m.–8 a.m. | Morning routine: hygiene, light breakfast | Morning routine | Morning routine | Morning routine | Morning routine | Morning routine | Morning routine |
| 8 a.m.–9 a.m. | Work | Exercise/walk | Work | Exercise/walk | Work | House chores/family time | House chores/family time |
| 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Work | Family time/errands | Work | Yardwork/errands | Work | Laundry/change bedding | Relaxation/errands |
| 12 p.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch, errands | Lunch, exercise | Lunch, errands | Lunch, errands | Lunch, exercise | Lunch, errands | Lunch, errands |
| 1 p.m.–5 p.m. | Work | Work | Work | Work | Work | Grocery shopping | Family dinner & travel |
| 5 p.m.–6 p.m. | Dinner preparation | Date night prep | Dinner preparation | Grocery shopping | Dinner preparation | Dinner with cleanup | Dinner with cleanup |
| 6 p.m.–7 p.m. | Dinner/cleanup | Dinner & travel | Dinner/cleanup | Dinner/cleanup | Dinner/cleanup | Dinner/cleanup | Dinner/cleanup |
| 7 p.m.–8 p.m. | Family time | Dinner prep/groceries | Family time | Dinner prep/groceries | Family time | Family activities | Family activities |
| 8 p.m.–9 p.m. | Academic work | Family movie | Academic work | Family movie | Academic work | Academic work | Academic work |
| 9 p.m.–10 p.m. | Relaxation | Date night/movie | Relaxation | Relaxation | Relaxation | Relaxation | Relaxation |
| 10 p.m.–12 a.m. | Shower & unwind | Shower & unwind | Shower & unwind | Shower & unwind | Shower & unwind | Shower & unwind | Shower & unwind |
NR 351 Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment
Academic Integrity Policy Attestation
By entering my name, I affirm that I have completed the Academic Integrity Tutorial in its entirety and will adhere to Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Answer: Christy Greco
Academic Integrity Questions
Question 1: What is one example of plagiarism mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial?
Answer: Submitting another individual’s work as if it were your own constitutes plagiarism (Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial, slide 13).
Question 2: Other than not sharing passwords, what is one way students can avoid plagiarism as discussed in the tutorial?
Answer: A recommended method for preventing plagiarism is to refrain from sharing your written assignments with other students (Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial, slide 16).
Self-Evaluation: Challenges
The most significant challenge I face in time management is maintaining a healthy separation between professional and personal life. While working from home offers flexibility and eliminates commuting time, it can also blur the boundaries between work and leisure. Without a distinct “end” to the workday, I often find myself continuing work tasks well beyond regular hours. Previously, this extended work time had minimal impact, but since returning to school, it has begun to conflict with my academic responsibilities. With older, independent children and fewer household obligations, the temptation to justify late work hours is high, especially when I am alone at home. This lack of a structured stop time has emerged as a key issue now that schoolwork demands significant attention.
Self-Evaluation: Strategies
To address these challenges, I plan to adopt intentional boundaries and structured habits. My first strategy is to establish a strict work cut-off time by setting a 5:00 p.m. alarm each weekday. Once the alarm sounds, I will fully shut down my computer rather than placing it in sleep mode, as this will make it less tempting to resume work later. I will also physically close and lock my office door to create a psychological and physical barrier between myself and work-related distractions. Additionally, I will schedule short, timed breaks during the day to maintain focus and prevent burnout. Integrating relaxation periods, exercise, and family engagement into my daily routine will also support a more sustainable balance between work, academics, and personal well-being.