Anyone looking into using a PDA for School?

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I've read some talk of them in several threads... wondering how handy one would be for clinicals, etc... are they worth the $ investment $ ? And, where do you get the software for Nursing?

Can anyone recommend, or NOT recommend using one?

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I went to skyscape and looked up the prices for the software I think I will need (palm os system), and it totaled ~200! Is there anywhere else to get these cheaper? I can't afford to spend $300 on the pda, then 200 more for software. I looked up Davis D.G, Taber's, Care Plans, & 64 MB memory stick. Pepid was just to expensive @ $120. Thanks.

This may be a bit of a naive question, but could I use a Tungsten PDA (which runs on Palm OS) with a Toshiba (PC) laptop or would I run into problems downloading etc.? Thanks, Steph

Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.
I went to skyscape and looked up the prices for the software I think I will need (palm os system), and it totaled ~200! Is there anywhere else to get these cheaper? I can't afford to spend $300 on the pda, then 200 more for software. I looked up Davis D.G, Taber's, Care Plans, & 64 MB memory stick. Pepid was just to expensive @ $120. Thanks.

Mjbsn2006, did you check skyscape's "RN Constellation"? It includes RNotes, Davis' Drug Guide, a lab test reference manual, and other goodies. I think I got it for $86.00.

Specializes in Med-Surg.

I'm considering a Tungsten E... BUT I've been reading about people complaining about a low battery life between charges... has this affected you during a normal 8 hour clinical shift?

I have a Tungsten E and have used it in Clinical. I haven't ever had a problem with the battery running down during the shift. But I still rather do my assignment brain on a piece of paper, so my pda is used mainly for calculations, and references...drug book, dictionary.

I guess it depends on how much you use it. I have a friend in Canada who has used one for over 3 years and has never had a problem. If you get one and the battery does'nt last a day, I would complain. I know some of the earlier models they had problems with battery life and the up down button. So make sure and check those first. I haven't had any problems and I love mine. All my classmates run over and ask me about medications that aren't in the normal drug books. My instructor wanted lessons in pdas...LOL

Deb

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