Balancing family, masters in nursing program work, and a job. is no easy
feat. The balancing act can be done with
some planning and organization. First,
make sure you have a good electronic file system. Create a file for each course using the
number and abbreviation for the name.
You can file material by week or topic (recommended). Second, determine which social activities are
priorities. Birthdays and anniversaries are probably more important than that
book club where you haven’t even read the book. Third, and most importantly
WORK AHEAD!
There is always going to be a crisis at work, or at home, it is a matter of when not “if”. By working ahead, this allows for the unexpected without putting you terribly behind in your masters in nursing course work. Working ahead means take a look at what is coming due in the week ahead, and doing that work on your computer to submit later when it is actually due in the online MSN class. If you feel you are miraculously “caught up” with class work, find one small additional item to do ahead, such as the next week’s discussion. Again, save the work on your computer, and post when the work is due. This concept of working ahead will alleviate much of the stress that can be associated with an online masters in nursing program.
There is always going to be a crisis at work, or at home, it is a matter of when not “if”. By working ahead, this allows for the unexpected without putting you terribly behind in your masters in nursing course work. Working ahead means take a look at what is coming due in the week ahead, and doing that work on your computer to submit later when it is actually due in the online MSN class. If you feel you are miraculously “caught up” with class work, find one small additional item to do ahead, such as the next week’s discussion. Again, save the work on your computer, and post when the work is due. This concept of working ahead will alleviate much of the stress that can be associated with an online masters in nursing program.
Dr. Maggie
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