Time Management for Nurses in Healthcare Setting

Salima Bibi Adina Baig*
Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan.
Periodicity:August - October'2021
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.11.3.17912

Abstract

Time management is an important skill for nurses. Through effective time management, nurses can reduce stress which is related to workload. In addition, they are able to provide quality and timely care to patients. This article presents a project related to nurses who work in a surgical room area, through observations and needs assessment. Initially, one of the many problems was identified as the issue of lack of time management, which could be improved with a little effort. This project aimed to improve the time management experience among nursing staff. The project was initiated through the needs assessment, and the needs assessment was done by creating an assessment tool questionnaire for registered nurses to fill out. The assessment tool consisted of 16 questions. The sample size was 17 participants who were selected randomly. The inclusion criteria were Registered Nurses with more than one year of experience. Exclusion criteria were Trainee Nursing Interns (TNIs), Critical Care Technicians (CCTs), and Health Care Assistants (HCAs). The result of the project was beneficial for both nurses and patients. As the project was implemented successfully, the positive outcome of the project was anticipated. The staff was able to manage their time better than before. Delays in medication administration were decreased; thus leading to increased patient satisfaction. Staffs were prioritizing their tasks and were able to delegate the tasks effectively. Increasing time management skills among nurses, enhancing patient satisfaction levels and improving quality care are the elongated impact of the project. Time management is important for nurses and this project further emphasized its needs. Therefore, nurses must be taught time management skills from the beginning of their careers. Time management skills must be a part of continuous nursing education in every health care setting.

Keywords

Nurses, Time Management, Healthcare Setting, Nursing Education, Time Management Skills.

How to Cite this Article?

Baig, S. B. A. (2021). Time Management for Nurses in Healthcare Setting. i-manager's Journal on Nursing, 11(3), 32-40. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.11.3.17912

References

[1]. Bozak, M. G. (2003). Using Lewin's force field analysis in implementing a nursing information system. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 21(2), 80-85.
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