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- There are so many tasks that need to be completed during a shift, the nurse must have a plan and adapt it continually to address the constantly changing needs of the patient(s)
- Look at all tasks, prioritize, implement, re-prioritize as needed (which will be frequently)
- Always start by addressing unstable patients first
- Be ready to change entire plan in an instant
- Organize tasks by considering: level of urgency, time to completion, if it is time sensitive, if any other staff members are needed to assist, if resources are readily available (for example, do you need to wait for a med to be sent from pharmacy?), if other tasks can be completed simultaneously
- Time management looks different on various units (ED vs. ICU vs. floor)
- 3 Time Management Tools for Nursing Students
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