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Techniques for Improving Study Aids and Time Management
Effective study techniques and time management are essential for success in a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Strategic planning and creative learning strategies are necessary for DNP students to manage the demanding academic requirements with their career and personal obligations. This blog post discusses time management techniques I’ve used and those I intend to use, such as sophisticated study aids like mind maps and flashcards. To succeed academically and professionally, these strategies are essential.
Analysis of a Technique Employed: Time Management
Throughout my academic and professional career, time management has proven to be one of the most successful tactics I have employed. I’ve been able to successfully balance a variety of duties by planning and arranging my time. For example, I set aside particular hours every day for research, writing, and editing while I worked on my thesis. I was able to fulfill deadlines without needless stress because to this methodical strategy, which guaranteed consistent progress (Parke et al., 2018).
The demands of the DNP program will make time management even more important for students. I intend to establish a regimented daily schedule in which writing and schoolwork take up the mornings, clinical practice takes up the afternoons, and family and recreational events take up the nights. I will be more productive overall and experience less stress from last-minute deadlines if I prioritize things according to urgency. For instance, I will be able to concentrate on more difficult assignments, such projects and tests, later if I begin assignments early during slower weeks. In addition to lowering burnout, this strategy maintains a positive work-life balance, which is essential for long-term success.
Considering a New Approach: Improved Study Resources
Even though time management has been essential to my success, I still need to work on improving my study techniques to keep up with the demands of a PhD program. I have hitherto relied on standard note-taking and highlighting methods. Even while these techniques have proven successful, they might not be enough to arrange and maintain the vast amounts of data needed for a DNP program.
I intend to use improved study resources, including mind mapping and flashcards, to address this. By producing an organized summary of related concepts, mind mapping can assist me in visualizing and classifying complicated ideas, such as research data or patient care models. During assignments and clinical practice, this approach can also help with critical thinking and project management (Indahwati et al., 2024).
Medical terminology, treatment procedures, and diagnostic standards can be better retained with the help of flashcards, especially digital ones. Tools like Quizlet are very useful for studying while on the road because they enable rapid and repetitive learning. Furthermore, because they are digital, they can be synchronized across devices, which lets me maximize the few study sessions I get during hectic clinical rotations. By using these interactive tools, I will improve my capacity for effective information analysis, synthesis, and recall.
In conclusion
Using creative learning techniques and managing your time well are essential for success in a DNP program. My current time management abilities have been quite helpful in juggling my personal, professional, and academic obligations. But using cutting-edge study resources like mind maps and flashcards will improve my capacity to remember and use complicated material. I am sure I can meet the requirements of the DNP program and accomplish my academic and professional objectives if I improve my study techniques and keep a disciplined attitude to time management.
Citations
Ardiasih, L. S., Indahwati, N. A. S., & Samanhudi, U. (2024). enhancing descriptive speaking abilities through the use of mind mapping and flashcards in project-based learning. Journal of Basic Educational Studies, EduInovasi, 4(2), 1270-1288. Edu/article/view/4235/3566 https://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php
Brodsky, A., Tangirala, S., Weinhardt, J. M., Parke, M. R., & DeVoe, S. E. (2018). The significance of planning type, engagement, and interruptions when daily planning enhances employee performance. Applied Psychology Journal, 103(3), 300. Parke et al. (JAP) https://lbsresearch.london.edu/id/eprint/894/1/
Priyatin, R. July 2021. Using a mind mapping technique using a paper ball and flashcards can increase the effectiveness of learning the solar system. In Conference Series, Journal of Physics (Vol. 1957, No. 1, p. 012037). IOP Publications. The article 10.1088/1742-6596/1957/1/012037/pdf can be found at https://iopscience.iop?
QUESTION
Strategies for Empowerment in Time Management and Study Tools
This blog entry will briefly discuss the effective strategies that have aided me in my academic and working life and identify other strategies that can help me as an online doctoral student. The strategies to be addressed include planning, time management, study, and technology—four fundamental components of the DNP student’s success. I believe that analyzing these approaches will help me gain a better understanding of how I could enhance and succeed in my academic endeavors.
Reflection on a Strategy Used
An organizational skill I have practiced constantly at the academic and professional levels is planning and organizing my time. Getting accustomed to time management has made it easy to balance study (Parke et al., 2018). For instance, while writing my thesis, I set particular hours strictly for research, writing, and editing. This also helped me constantly work on my papers, official duties, family errands, and other activities all at once without blocking my progress toward achieving my goals.
One factor that will be vital to my success in the DNP program will be time management. The coursework in an online doctoral program might be rigorous, especially where professionals have other obligations they need to meet simultaneously. Through time management, I plan my time effectively to set aside time for coursework, clinical practice, and other activities. For instance, I will time my reading and writing ability in the morning, clinical practice in the afternoon, and evenings for my family and leisure activities. Also, organizing the work based on urgency and priority will minimize stress from the last days of a week or a month when all the work is to be done. It also helps me to schedule my time by taking a head start during normal working days so that I can cope well with busy days such as projects and exams, among others. If I am able to set a schedule and stick to it, I will be sure to get the proper balance between work, school, and my family, which is crucial to avoiding burnout while in the DNP program.
Reflection on a Strategy Not yet Used
A reasonable approach I have not employed in the given subject but would prefer to apply is using of enhanced notes, and study aids like mind mapping and flashcards (Priyatin, 2021). Before this time, I had always used conventional methods of studying, whereby you jot down notes or highlight some parts of your books. Although it has helped to an extent, as the level of learning intensifies, including at the doctoral level, more efficient and interactive methods may help to boost understanding and retention.
I have not employed tools such as mind maps and flash cards primarily because of ingratiation with my past methods and plain refusal to embrace change. However, the significant amount of information I will receive in the DNP program could help me organize the concepts and engage in active learning. Mind mapping can be helpful when I have to sort a lot of information at once, for example, when working on major projects, writing papers, or reviewing for exams, patient care models, and research data (Indahwati et al., 2024). While traditional flashcards might be helpful for writing exercises and vocabulary building, digital flashcards could be beneficial when memorizing terms, which can be vital in the medical profession. Also, the functionality of these tools means I can study from them using any device, especially if I am gaining study time between working. These strategies extend the existing practical organizational and time management skills while strengthening the areas of information remembering and analysis.
Conclusion
Time management has been a significant success factor in my learning as I acquire my DNP degree. Moreover, creating new forms of study will benefit me as it will influence the expansion of weak aspects such as data memorization and classification. Through these methods, the demands of the DNP program will be met, and my academic and professional dreams will be achieved.
References
Indahwati, N. A. S., Ardiasih, L. S., & Samanhudi, U. (2024). Improving Descriptive Speaking Skills By Implementing Project-Based Learning Using Flashcards and Mind Maping. EduInovasi: Journal of Basic Educational Studies, 4(2), 1270-1288. https://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/edu/article/view/4235/3566 Links to an external site.
Parke, M. R., Weinhardt, J. M., Brodsky, A., Tangirala, S., & DeVoe, S. E. (2018). When daily planning improves employee performance: The importance of planning type, engagement, and interruptions. Journal of Applied Psychology, 103(3), 300. https://lbsresearch.london.edu/id/eprint/894/1/Parke%20et%20al.%20(JAP).pdf Links to an external site.
Priyatin, R. (2021, July). Improving effectiveness learning solar system through mind mapping strategy with mase paper ball and flashcard. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 1957, No. 1, p. 012037). IOP Publishing. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1957/1/012037/pdf Links to an external site.