Labtop or ipad for nursing school?

keya86tiff · Mar 26, 2013

I'm guessing a laptop is better cause some things u can't pull up on a iPad!

zoe92 · Mar 26, 2013

I absolutely ADORE my iPad... but I also have a small netbook for writing papers. If you had to choose, I would say iPad but be sure to have access to a regular computer like at your school's library.

cnoto34 · Mar 26, 2013

I'm guessing a laptop is better cause some things u can't pull up on a iPad!

I was thinking that but wondering if ipad is easier to carry around and bring to class for motes

Mina E. · Mar 26, 2013

Before starting the ADN program, I was thinking about investing in an Ipad since I already had a laptop. I am already in my 2nd semester and have yet to buy that Ipad. I haven't had a use for it. Having a laptop is probably the best investment, well for me it was. Writing papers and especially careplans are alot easier on a laptop.

x_factor · Mar 26, 2013

I prefer my laptop over my pad by a long-shot when it comes to school work. It's much easier for me type up notes during class, type up research papers and essays, and anything else I need to type up on my laptop than it is on my pad with a touch screen.

goingtothedogs · Mar 26, 2013

I have an iPad and a laptop-- I leave the laptop at home and take my iPad everywhere. Everywhere. My notes are so much more effective as study tools now that I can easily integrate pictures into them... A few classmates have gotten one after seeing what it can do. I do still write papers on my laptop, but I really spend more time with my iPad than anything.

You don't NEED one, but it really is awfully nice to have and to use. If you already have a computer at home, I highly recommend the iPad. :)

cnoto34 · Mar 26, 2013

I have an iPad and a laptop-- I leave the laptop at home and take my iPad everywhere. Everywhere. My notes are so much more effective as study tools now that I can easily integrate pictures into them... A few classmates have gotten one after seeing what it can do. I do still write papers on my laptop, but I really spend more time with my iPad than anything.
You don't NEED one, but it really is awfully nice to have and to use. If you already have a computer at home, I highly recommend the iPad. :)

Thanks for info! I think u made my mind up... :)

molls4 · Mar 26, 2013

When choosing a computer or tablet, talk to people already in the program you are planning on attending. With the program I'm in now, we are required to watch skills videos online and you can't play them on an iPad. Just something to think about, especially if a desktop computer is older and doesn't have the system requirements or is slow :-)

Mina E. · Mar 26, 2013

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When choosing a computer or tablet talk to people already in the program you are planning on attending. With the program I'm in now, we are required to watch skills videos online and you can't play them on an iPad. Just something to think about, especially if a desktop computer is older and doesn't have the system requirements or is slow

I agree, talk to someone already in the program your planning to attend. In my program, no one uses an ipad during lectures. Everyone prints out the powerpoints and records the lectures. And yes, we also had a lot of videos to watch for the skills.

cnoto34 · Mar 26, 2013

I agree, talk to someone already in the program your planning to attend. In my program, no one uses an ipad during lectures. Everyone prints out the powerpoints and records the lectures. And yes, we also had a lot of videos to watch for the skills.

I better do some more thinking :)

Stephalump · Mar 26, 2013

I love my iPad! I record lectures with it, download PowerPoints and take notes on them, I have my biggest books in ebook form (as well as hard cover), I have NCLEX question apps, and so much more.

I also use it in clinicals. I have my drug book on there and type up my clinical paperwork as I go.

But I wouldn't want it without access to another computer. Not handy to write papers and some of my course materials use flash