My undergraduate school was very hectic and stressful due to the fact that I had to drive one hour to get to school. The school has a good MSN program but I dread driving that long distance and having to work full time. I researched Walden University and was convinced that the online program is a good choice for me
Planning and Time management
To be successful in life, you have to plan. Planning helps reduce stress and anxiety. You also have to be well disciplined to be able to succeed in an online class; checking instructor's emails daily and participating in class discussions. I will have to dedicate 3-5 hours daily for studies and participating in class activities. It is important to schedule days and time for school assignment, " time management is an element of task management – scheduling and calendaring tasks in a project". ( Mizrachi, D., & Bates M.J (2013). It is also important to balance your work schedule and class schedules to be successful. " integrating online learning into your already busy schedule can be difficult. Therefore, it is important that online learners plan their time carefully". (Ten Tips for Being a Successful Online Learner, (n.d.)
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Without this, you will not have access to your class and online resources. Your computer/laptop should meet the minimum requirement for an online class. During the online orientation, I remember I was prompted to check my computer for system requirement, my computer passed and this gave me confidence that I would be able to navigate my class well without dealing with computer problems.(Walden University, n.d Help with