I'm sitting at Borders with my cup of Seattle's Best, working on my study plan for the NCLEX. It may sound strange, but I like scheduling study times. I have quite a knack for it. I know exactly how to spread out my workload (in specific detail) and anticipate how much I'd be able to do in a certain week (this usually depends on other deadlines or expected life activities).
So an advice to other students or future nursing students: Time management is KEY. Yes, we've heard it many many times, but it's true. Specifically setting aside time A HEAD of time for a certain assignment or class leaves you feeling less overwhelmed. When you see your workload spread out into little increments, you'll see that it is doable. Feeling confident about your ability to fulfill all your responsibilities makes you feel more motivated because you CAN do it!
However, no matter how well you do on your time management schedule, it really won't help much unless you STICK to your schedule. One of my nursing professors once told me that being a full time student should be considered as your full time job. 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Consider your studying schedule as part of your full time job. STICK to it. Live up to your commitment to finish all the work you've told yourself you would do. Sure, this may mean that you'd have to miss out on hanging out with friends once in a while, but also remember that this won't last forever. One day you'll be done and it'll pay off.
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