Mastering Time in Scrubs: A Collection of Time Management Blogs for Nursing Students

Nursing school is no walk in the park—between lectures, clinicals, studying, and trying to have a life, it can feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s why time management isn’t just a helpful skill for nursing students—it’s essential.

In this blog series, we dive into the real-life time management strategies that help nursing students stay on top of their workload, reduce stress, and still make time for themselves. Whether you're just starting out or looking to get more organized, these posts offer practical tips, personal stories, and tools to help you make every minute count.

1. Syringes, Study Sessions, and Schedules: My Time-Saving Secrets by Kimberly Jane Bacor

A typical day in the life of a student nurse may seem like something out of a storybook. Juggling online classes, related learning experiences, return demonstrations, house chores, and simply taking time to breathe can be overwhelming. But I have learned that more than perfection, finding balance means creating a system that suits me and seeing it through. 

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2. Time Management as a Nursing Student by Albert Gyan Gonzaga

I am Albert Gyan Gonzaga a first year nursing student. I've graduated as a STEM student. As for my journey  I've found out that Nursing is indeed a complex field but overtime I grew passionate towards this career choice and the people around me.

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3. Time Management as a Medical Student: My Journey to Balance and Organization by Alexia Dennise Maglasang

As a medical student, time management is both my biggest challenge and my greatest tool. The workload is intense, and the pressure to keep up with lectures, assignments, practicals, and exams can be overwhelming. Add to that the need to maintain some semblance of a social life and personal well-being, and it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time in the day. However, I’ve learned to embrace a few strategies that have helped me stay organized and maintain balance.

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4. Balancing Academics, Dance, and Life: A Nursing Student’s Time Management Journey by Florefe Alcordo

Prioritizing Academics First When it comes to managing my time, my academics always come first. Nursing school demands a lot of focus and dedication, so I prioritize studying over other commitments. Finding Balance I rely on digital and traditional methods to stay organized when it comes to time management tools.

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