Nursing student A is unfamiliar with writing a "to do" list. A nurse experienced in time management would advise nursing student A to include which of the following items? (Select all that apply.)
a. Successfully complete nursing program.
b. Read pages 307 to 342 in the nursing textbook.
c. Hand in a term paper.
d. Remind himself to drop off the dry cleaning.
e. Call to make a dentist appointment.
f. Pick up the clinical assignment for tomorrow.
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
Items such as homework and tasks such as reminders and phone calls can be done during the day at hand and should be put on the "to do" list. Completing the nursing program is not something that can be accomplished in a day, so it does not belong on a daily "to do" list.
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