Iphone and Ipod touch for nursing

why not read craigB's post and ask him? he's given a pretty thorough & in-depth look at using the iphone/ipod touch as a pda for nursing.

I am a firm believer that EVERYONE needs an iPhone. The amount of medical apps at this point is amazing. There are many free that have almost all of the same features as the more expensive ones, but some of the paid apps are worth buying too.

I use it ALL the time in practice even having the internet in my pocket when/wherever I need it is worth the higher cost of the iPhone. There are calculators for everything from BSA to GFR & Creat Clearance and they provide several different formulas so you're pretty much safe with facility policy.

There is one app ("Merge" I believe) - that I don't think I could live without anymore - that allows you to access your facilities system for viewing diagnostic images on your phone on a secured network with a password. No more fighting your way to the desk!!

I have an iPod Touch. I use Unbound Med's Nursing Central pricey but well worth it. I have a lot of the other RN apps. I had a Palm in school and upgraded to the touch a bit ago. 10,000x better than the Palm and it has all my music. Plus I use the podcast feature, all kinds of informative free podcast.

I forgot to mention that there's tons of free videos from Grand Rounds all over the world - very interesting. You can get them from iTunes I believe it's called iTunesU or something like that.

Yeah same here. I think this is a valuable thing to have!!

MobileNurseSara,
Do you know if the IPOD Touch has the same capabilities as the iphone...in your opinion (or if anyone knows) which would be a better choice for a new grad starting in the ER?

I like having my ipod Touch over an Iphone for a couple of reasons: mainly because I can use it until it dies and I still have a phone to use. It also uses less power and has tons more storage for the price.
I am on Verizon with my cell phone and recently added MiFi to my package...which allows me to go online anywhere I have cell phone coverage anyway (with my Touch) and still have my cell phone, with a charge on it, if I need it.
I am a transport nuse (critical care ground and flight nursing) and I use my Touch all the time, on the road or in the hospital, for my nursing practice.

I have an iPod Touch. Best thing that I bought for school, I always have it with me, AND it has fun non-professional uses, too! Worth every penny for both the unit and apps.