Time Management Flashcards
professionalism (macro)
assimilation of nursing skills/knowledge w/ dignity/respect for humans, incorporate assumptions/values of profession and maintain accountability/self-awareness
time management (micro)
managing time effectively so right time is allocated to right activity. ability to use time, energy, resources in effective way so you achieve the things you want to achieve
time
valuable, can’t be saved. want to provide safe, effective, efficient care
organize your work
set goals - long/short term. where to give energy, direction, focus. eliminates extra steps. work on most difficult task when you have the most energy
Activities that infringe on time
managing by crisis, social media, poor planning, taking on too much, unexpected visitors, disorganization, inability to say no, procrastination, meetings, improper delegation
Helpers to time management
to do list, schedule, filing system, streamline work, reduce interruptions, time log, preparing the night before, minimize distractions, auditing time, doing the hard things first, delegate, saying no, finding your sweet spot
To do list
prioritize, how much time take, when to be completed
Schedule
what to do when, what’s due when
Do now
things that occur daily, close due date
Set limits
do now, do later, do never. say no - can’t do every good idea. eliminate unnecessary work
do later
less time frame, may become do now
do never
not worth doing or better done by someone else
Eliminate unnecessary work
ex: too much socialization, scheduled vs needed
Cluster activities
be organized - see pt, assess, chart, follow task to completion if possible
What characteristics do people have with poor time management skills?
rarely delegate, procrastinate, trouble saying no, late, trouble making decisions, irritable, hurried, easily distracted, unrealistic goals, low emotional intelligence
