An Inquiry into the Time Management Strategies of Nursing Students in Clinical and Academic Responsibilities: A Cross-Sectional Study

Shyra V. Languido; Kristal Angelie D. Apao; Dawn Trina Shayne Salintao; Charmaine Kyle G. Arazo; Jikiri Dee A. Anto; Ember Zen C. Maceda; Ranz Raymund S. Rio; Evan P. Taja-on

doi:10.55927/fjas.v5i2.8

Authors

Shyra V. Languido San Isidro College
Kristal Angelie D. Apao San Isidro College
Dawn Trina Shayne Salintao San Isidro College
Charmaine Kyle G. Arazo San Isidro College
Jikiri Dee A. Anto San Isidro College
Ember Zen C. Maceda San Isidro College
Ranz Raymund S. Rio San Isidro College
Evan P. Taja-on San Isidro College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v5i2.8

Keywords:

Time Management, Nursing Students, Clinical Immersion, Coping Strategies, Academic Responsibilities

Abstract

Nursing students often face the challenge of balancing academic responsibilities, clinical duties, and personal commitments within a demanding educational environment. Understanding how they manage their time offers valuable insight into their capacity to succeed academically, perform clinically, and maintain overall well-being. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire distributed to randomly selected nursing students from San Isidro College on how students manage their time across academic, clinical, and personal responsibilities. The findings indicate that nursing students demonstrate strong and balanced time management skills across academic, clinical, and personal responsibilities. These skills enable them to organize tasks effectively, manage workload demands, and maintain stability in a demanding educational environment.

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