Title: Time Management & Methods of Organization
Course: PRN 0096 Practical Nursing III > Section: Employment Seminar

Introduction

This module will describe why time management in nursing is important. It will identify ways that time is wasted and how to prevent it.  Prioritizing nursing care is extremely important and will help with time management. With proper organization and prioritization the nurse’s shift will run smoother. This will also help prevent making errors.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Explore activities that are time wasters and list ways you can effectively manage your time.
Describe and use the principles of priority setting when caring for a group of clients.
Demonstrate proper utilization of team members.
Discuss med errors and how they may be prevented.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

18.07: Recognize potential for an prevention of medical errors.
18.08: Discuss proper procedures to follow regarding medical errors.
43.01: Organize complex patient care assignments with multiple clients.
43.03: Discuss the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse in a leadership/supervisory role
43.04: Describe the role of the LPN in delegation to unlicensed personnel

Readings & Resources

Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Page 164 and Pages from Chapter 41: 1256-1263

Additional Resources

Video: Time Management (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUk6LXRZMMk&feature=youtu.be) FDA Medical Errors (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pmfkK1-C4k) Time Management Survey ( http://www.organisenow.com/pdf-files/time-management-quiz.pdf)