Reflexiones sobre la administración del tiempo en el área de la enfermería

Abstract

Time is a valuable asset that must be used correctly and cautiously. Time management improves professional performance through analysis and planning. The health sector is one of the fastest undergoing changes and innovations around the world, so the health needs of individuals are increasingly varied and must be met quickly and efficiently. Health professionals, especially nurses, must keep up with these changes and strive to manage time in order to provide efficient and effective care. Staff nurses and nurse managers struggle to perform their various roles under the pressure of time. This article aimed to reflect on the importance of time management for nursing. It was determined that despite the notorious importance of time management for nursing, very little is done for nurses to develop knowledge and skills to better manage time. The nursing team can save time, extend the available time and avoid waste of time through efficient communication, adequate use of technologies, sufficient interaction with patients, division of labor, and knowledge of the routine of the unit. Administrators of health institutions and especially nurse managers should pay attention to the importance of training nursing professionals in time management. Therefore, nurse managers themselves must have the knowledge to better analyze situations and plan their tasks so that time is used effectively and efficiently. It is essential to use time correctly, because every second of life is part of a great fortune, and in the health field, a second can represent the difference that will save someone's life.