Pocket Computer users

suzanne4, RN · Dec 2, 2005

Of course you can use it. Where I work, almost every single nurse has one, as well as every physician. I would be lost without mine.

I hope that you got more than that for all of the hard work that you put in.:)

Cntw82BanRN · Dec 2, 2005

Oh, that's good to hear...I actullay saw some nurses where I did my clinicals who were using this hand held computer device called "PDA"...Now, I have one and I'd like to know where I can buy the software that will be helpful while at work which ones do you recommend..the ones that I will be using most of the time...thanks.

TexasPediRN · Dec 2, 2005

Trust me when I say you will find a PDA as a lifesaver on the floor.

Its so much easier to quick look up a drug by typing it its first few letters then to go find the drug book and look it up.

our school had actually gotten us a deal with our PDAS and programs, and all of our programs came from http://www.skyscape.com

I recommend the Davis Drug Guide, and maybe a medical dictionary.

you can download a trial version of the program (although most of the items on the program wont work), but this way you can see what each program will give you. Skyscape has a ton of programs..it should suit your needs.

I also have archimedes, which is a medical calculator and I use that as well.

And above all, congrats on passing boards! :nurse: