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FORMOSA NEWS - Philippines - Nursing Students Show Strong Time Management Across Academic and Clinical Responsibilities, Study Finds. Nursing students at San Isidro College demonstrate strong and balanced time management skills while handling academic coursework, clinical immersion, and personal commitments, according to a 2026 study by Shyra V. Languido, Kristal Angelie D. Apao, Dawn Trina Shayne Salintao, Charmaine Kyle G. Arazo, Jikiri Dee A. Anto, Ember Zen C. Maceda, Ranz Raymund S. Rio, and Evan P. Taja-on. The research, published in the Formosa Journal of Applied Sciences, highlights how effective time management supports academic performance, clinical readiness, and student well-being in demanding nursing education environments. The findings matter because nursing education combines classroom learning with real-world clinical exposure, creating intense schedules and overlapping responsibilities. Students must attend lectures, complete laboratory work, participate in clinical rotations, and manage personal obligations. Poor time management in such settings can lead to stress, fatigue, and reduced learning effectiveness. Understanding how nursing students organize their time offers insight into their preparedness for professional healthcare roles.
Growing Pressure in Nursing Education
Health sciences education is widely recognized as one of the most demanding academic pathways. Nursing students are expected to master theoretical knowledge while simultaneously developing clinical competence. These dual demands often produce time pressure, particularly during clinical immersion, where unpredictable schedules and patient care responsibilities require immediate decision-making. Previous literature cited in the study shows that students who struggle to balance academic and clinical tasks frequently experience reduced focus, burnout, and declining academic performance. Personal responsibilities outside school such as family obligations and self-care—add another layer of complexity. As a result, time management has become a critical skill for nursing students navigating overlapping roles. The researchers from San Isidro College emphasized that examining how nursing students manage their time across academic, clinical, and personal domains can help institutions design better support systems and training programs.
Cross-Sectional Survey of 154 Nursing Students
The research team from San Isidro College used a cross-sectional survey design to capture a snapshot of students’ time management practices. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to randomly selected nursing students from different year levels.
Growing Pressure in Nursing Education
Health sciences education is widely recognized as one of the most demanding academic pathways. Nursing students are expected to master theoretical knowledge while simultaneously developing clinical competence. These dual demands often produce time pressure, particularly during clinical immersion, where unpredictable schedules and patient care responsibilities require immediate decision-making. Previous literature cited in the study shows that students who struggle to balance academic and clinical tasks frequently experience reduced focus, burnout, and declining academic performance. Personal responsibilities outside school such as family obligations and self-care—add another layer of complexity. As a result, time management has become a critical skill for nursing students navigating overlapping roles. The researchers from San Isidro College emphasized that examining how nursing students manage their time across academic, clinical, and personal domains can help institutions design better support systems and training programs.
Cross-Sectional Survey of 154 Nursing Students
The research team from San Isidro College used a cross-sectional survey design to capture a snapshot of students’ time management practices. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to randomly selected nursing students from different year levels.
A total of 154 respondents participated in the study:
- 79 female students (51.3%).
- 75 male students (48.7%).
- 58 second-year students (37.7%).
- 51 third-year students (33.1%).
- 45 fourth-year students (29.2%).
The questionnaire measured five core dimensions of time management:
- Goal setting and prioritization
- Planning and scheduling
- Reflection and improvement
- Stress and workload management
- Time awareness and control
The instrument was validated by experts in nursing education and achieved a reliability coefficient of 0.897, indicating strong consistency. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify patterns in students’ time management behavior.
Students Achieve Excellent Time Management Scores
The study reports that nursing students at San Isidro College demonstrated excellent time management skills across all measured domains. Average scores for each indicator remained consistently high:
- Goal setting and prioritization: 4.31 (Excellent).
- Planning and scheduling: 4.31 (Excellent).
- Reflection and improvement: 4.30 (Excellent).
- Stress and workload management: 4.28 (Excellent).
- Time awareness and control: 4.22 (Excellent).
The analysis found no significant differences between the five areas, indicating that students apply time management consistently across academic, clinical, and personal responsibilities. These results suggest that student nurses are capable of organizing tasks, maintaining structured schedules, managing pressure, and evaluating their use of time. The findings also indicate that time management is not limited to academic work but extends to clinical duties and personal life.
Implications for Nursing Education and Student Well-Being
The findings from the San Isidro College research team suggest that effective time management contributes to both academic success and mental well-being. Students who manage time efficiently are more likely to:
Implications for Nursing Education and Student Well-Being
The findings from the San Isidro College research team suggest that effective time management contributes to both academic success and mental well-being. Students who manage time efficiently are more likely to:
- Perform better academically.
- Adapt to clinical environments.
- Reduce stress and burnout.
- Maintain work-life balance.
- Develop professional discipline.
The researchers from San Isidro College emphasize that consistent time management skills prepare students for structured clinical settings requiring punctuality, accuracy, and efficient decision-making. The results also provide guidance for educational institutions. Nursing programs may strengthen student outcomes by integrating time management training into orientation sessions, academic advising, and clinical preparation. Structured reflection activities and workload planning exercises could further reinforce these skills.
Author Profiles
Author Profiles
Shyra V. Languido – Nursing education researcher, San Isidro College
Kristal Angelie D. Apao – Nursing education specialist, San Isidro College
Dawn Trina Shayne Salintao – Clinical education researcher, San Isidro College
Charmaine Kyle G. Arazo – Nursing education researcher, San Isidro College
Jikiri Dee A. Anto – Nursing education academic, San Isidro College
Ember Zen C. Maceda – Health education researcher, San Isidro College
Ranz Raymund S. Rio – Nursing clinical education researcher, San Isidro College
Evan P. Taja-on – Faculty researcher in nursing education, San Isidro College
Sources
Languido, S. V., Apao, K. A. D., Salintao, D. T. S., Arazo, C. K. G., Anto, J. D. A., Maceda, E. Z. C., Rio, R. R. S., & Taja-on, E. P. (2026). An Inquiry into the Time Management Strategies of Nursing Students in Clinical and Academic Responsibilities: A Cross-Sectional Study. Formosa Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5 No. 2, 583–594.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v5i2.8
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