NURS 8100 Week 1 Discussion The Doctoral Degree and Professional Nursing Practice Historical Achievement

 
Success in an online educational program requires the development of numerous techniques. For me, time management is one of the most essential methods. Distractions can impede concentration and result in failure. With all of life’s competing demands, time management is a difficult skill to master. Class time is offered on campus at a fixed hour, and there is a clearly defined classroom and starting point for the learning process. The adaptability of the online classroom necessitates a greater frequency of participation (Alvarez Sainz et al., 2019). While the flexibility might be advantageous, it also demands commitment to handle effectively. I have utilized the method of writing down my calendar and planning my class time in a manner similar to my college education, in which I was expected to be in specific rooms on campus. Time blocking is a technique I now employ and find useful. To time block, one simply builds immovable scheduling chunks. As many people have established job hours, the same level of commitment is required for success in an advanced degree program. Creating a list of the tasks I need to complete and setting a deadline for each component has been useful.

Anticipated Success
Utilizing technology effectively is a novel method I am excited to test. I find that I am frequently distracted by my phone and its ability to entice me to look at it whenever it makes a sound. In order to avoid being distracted by my phone, I want to silence it throughout my designated time periods. Using the “do not disturb” setting will prevent my attention from being drawn to my phone. Today, technology overload is widespread (Orhan et al., 2021). While I expect this to be helpful, knowing myself, I will also need to place the phone in another room so that I do not waste the hour I set aside to complete a task by casually picking up the phone and going down a rabbit hole. Knowing one’s own weaknesses and talents is essential. Learning everyday areas for improvement can enable one to make modifications that will result in great achievement.

Conclusion
Success in any activity involving education is complex. Current global circumstances involving lockdowns, restrictions on group meetings, and life changes necessitate for many an adaptable mentality. The adaptability of online education facilitates social separation and guarantees the continuity of educational pursuits. With this flexibility comes accountability, and a solid plan will increase the likelihood of accomplishment. Time management facilitates life balance and a positive conclusion.

References
Alvarez Sainz, M., Ferrero, A. M., & Ugidos, A. (2019). Time Management: Learnable and Implementable Skills 635–648 in Education & Training, 61(5).
Orhan, M. A., Castellano, S., Khelladi, I., Marinelli, L., & Monge, F. (2021). Workplace technology distractions Influences on self-control and work engagement. 126, 341–349 of the Journal of Business Research https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.12.048