how to achieve success as a nursing student in the Psych Nursing program
Essay Assignment

Write a 1000 word APA formatted essay about how to achieve success as a nursing student in the RDPN program.

Expectations:

Focus on THREE points of focus related to your ONE chosen topic of nursing student success. Be sure to state these three points of focus in your thesis statement.

For example: Prioritization, Time Management and Motivation.

• Opening paragraph needs to capture your audience and introduce your short paper. A thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph is mandatory.
• Each topic sentence of each body paragraph introduces the point of focus for that paragraph. (Each topic sentence in each body paragraph appears in the order stated in the thesis statement.)
• The final paragraph summarizes the main points that you discussed in your essay and restates your thesis statement in a new and interesting way.

Title page, essay and reference list all to APA formatting standards. (An abstract is not required).

1000 words. Essays over/under 1000 words by 5% will be penalized.

Your essay will contain the following:

Two direct quotes (APA format).

One block quote (APA format)

Paraphrase (APA format)

A minimum of three articles from Appendix A (see below) must be cited for this assignment within the body of your essay as well as on your reference list.

Students are to read and reference ONLY from the articles located in Appendix A (see below). Do not read any other sources (websites or literature) for this assignment.

APPENDIX A

Arnold, E., & Pulich, M. (2004). Improving productivity through more effective time management. Health Care Manager, 23(1), 65-70. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2004119071&site=ehost-live

Ashurst, A. (2013). Time is of the essence: Working to a deadline. Nursing & Residential Care, 15(1), 50-52. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2011928743&site=ehost-live

Chang, A., & Nguyen, L. (2011). The mediating effects of time structure on the relationships between time management behaviour, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Australian Journal Of Psychology, 63(4), 187-197. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9536.2011.00008.x

Ganzer, C., & Zauderer, C. (2013). Structured learning and self-reflection: Strategies to decrease anxiety in the psychiatric mental health clinical nursing experience. Nursing Education Perspectives, 34(4), 244-247. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2012322109&site=ehost-live

George, D., Dixon, S., Stansal, E., Gelb, S., & Pheri, T. (2008). Time diary and questionnaire assessment of factors associated with academic and personal success among university undergraduates. Journal Of American College Health, 56(6), 706-715. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009923237&site=ehost-live

Kenny, A., Kidd, T., Nankervis, K., & Connell, S. (2011). Mature age students access, entry and success in nurse education: An action research study. Contemporary Nurse: A Journal For The Australian Nursing Profession, 38(1/2), 106-118. doi:10.5172/conu.2011.38.1-2.106

Kumrow, D. (2007). Evidence-based strategies of graduate students to achieve success in a hybrid web-based course. Journal Of Nursing Education, 46(3), 140-145. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009527731&site=ehost-live

Macan, T. H., & Shahani, C. (1990). College students’ time management: Correlations with academic performance and stress. Journal of Educational Psychology. 82(4), 760-768. Retrieved from http://scholar.google.ca/scholar_url?hl=en&q=http://www.researchgate.net/publication/209836182_College_students_time_management_Correlations_with_academic_performance_and_stress/file/79e4150fac5cf4799e.pdf&sa=X&scisig=AAGBfm0_LhN_RVuZti0T_RKKvIZgPb7HYA&oi=scholarr&ei=UQGnUv3JG47hoAT_s4DIDQ&ved=0CDUQgAMoATAA

Merrit, C. (2012). 5 tips for busy nurses. Kansas Nurse, 87(3), 12. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2011566829&site=ehost-live

Mirzaei, T., Oskouie, F., & Rafii, F. (2012). Nursing students’ time management, reducing stress and gaining satisfaction: A grounded theory study. Nursing & Health Sciences, 14(1), 46-51. doi:10.1111/j.1442-2018.2011.00661.x

Olson, M. (2012). English-as-a-second language (ESL) nursing student success: A review of the literature. Journal Of Cultural Diversity, 19(1), 26-32. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2011513372&site=ehost-live

Pausch, R. (2007). Time management [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTugjssqOT0

Powell, S. (2009). Study skills: Exam success… new four-part series. British Journal Of Healthcare Assistants, 3(5), 251-253. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010308621&site=ehost-live

Rogers, T. (2010). Prescription for success in an associate degree nursing program. Journal Of Nursing Education, 49(2), 96-100. doi:10.3928/01484834-20091022-03

Sayles, S., & Shelton, D. (2005). Student success strategies. ABNF Journal, 16(5), 98-101. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009052728&site=ehost-live

Shellenbarger, T. (2009). Time and project management tips for educators. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(7), 292-300. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010344595&site=ehost-live