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1The University of Texas at Tyler, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Longview, Texas.
Background:
Undergraduate nursing students experience academic stress that can negatively affect self-efficacy. This quality improvement project implemented and evaluated a structured time management and goal-setting intervention and its association with student self-efficacy.
Method:
First-level nursing students participated in a time management workshop, and a 12-week goal-setting course delivered through an online learning platform. Participants completed the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) before and after the intervention.
Results:
Among students completing both assessments, self-efficacy scores increased significantly. Qualitative findings demonstrated progression from general planning to intentional scheduling, strategy evaluation, and proactive barrier mitigation. Participants reported reduced last-minute stress and intent to continue using introduced strategies.
Conclusion:
Findings support the feasibility of implementing a scalable, low-resource intervention within early nursing education to promote development of self-efficacy.
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