PDA for Ivy Tech nursing program

Innurse78 · Feb 24, 2008

Ivy Tech does not require students to have a PDA. The only benefit you would get from it is looking up drugs/interactions/diseases but you would not be able to ultilize it during any kind of tests at the school.

I have only seen med students carry these.

They are quite expensive, aren't they?

NICU_nurse2b · Feb 27, 2008

I went to Ivy Tech Lafayette and purchased a PDA. (not required) I found it very helpful in looking info up on meds, diseases, procedures etc. I did not need to carry these books with me to clinicals. I purchased a high end model (at the time), palm Live Drive and purchased nursing central. (Im still paying for it, student loans!!) A lower priced model would have worked just as well for me, however. I was able to download homework to it and work on it from where ever I was at. Once my kids were playing at a McDonalds and I was able to get online and finish up a research project. Once you get a job, some hospitals let you download patient information, such as labs etc. (obviously at work only) I never go anywhere without it. LOVE it!!

Innurse78 · Feb 28, 2008

If you don't mind me asking, what are those things worth with all the necessary downloads?

Thanks

brenda

JaimeS · Mar 31, 2008

I was also thinking about getting a PDA. I have read where they can be very beneficial to students and nurses. I am thinking about getting the PALM TX. My parents have one and I have played around with it some. I know the Tabers encyclopedia and Davis drug guide are supposed to be good but I am not sure what else. I know IVY Tech does not require them from what I have heard, but do they mind if students have them? A lot of information can be put into that little machine compared to all the books we would have to carry.

Innurse78 · Mar 31, 2008

FYI

The instructors here will not let you carry a PDA around. You can use it at home, not in clinicals nor the school.

If they see you without books using a PDA in classes, you in heap big stink Tonto :)

Lennonninja, MSN, APRN, NP · Mar 31, 2008

I'm definitely going to get a PDA once I get into the program

JaimeS · Mar 31, 2008

Which Ivy tech do you attend Mrs. Frog? If that is the case with Richmond then there is no reason to buy one.

Innurse78 · Apr 1, 2008

I attend Bloomington Ivy Tech as a part time student. I start full time transitional next month.

I have several friends in the ASN who passed this tidbit of info to me.

I also have several friends at IU and they say their instructors encourage them to carry a PDA.

All depends on the rules of that particular college/Ivy Tech.

Just because they are all Ivy Tech does not mean all the rules are the same.

I would ask the nursing chair where you attend/will attend.

Brenda

littlemamakt, ASN · Apr 5, 2008

Hello!

I just got a Treo 680 for $100 with a new AT&T cell contract. You can actually get it free if you want the $30 monthly data plan.

I ordered it online. If anyone wants to know the website, email me privately because I don't think that is allowed on here.

-Kate:heartbeat

JaimeS · Apr 8, 2008

I found a good deqal on a plam tx on ebay the other day. It was brand new and came with a preloaded SD card full of medical software like the Davis drug guide and tabers Medical encyclopedia. There are over 40 programs. I ended up doing a best offer and got it for $325 so that is a heck of a deal considering the palm almost cost that much and then there is almost $1300 in software on the card. Just make sure you go with a trustworthy seller.

TraumaQueen23 · Apr 17, 2008

I go to Ivy and I see no use for a PDA. A laptop for class helps though.