Technology for FNP students

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Specializes in School Nurse.

While reading through another thread, there was a mention of PDA's - I realize I am 20 years out of school and have no idea of what kind of technology I should have as I go back to school for my FNP. I have broadband and a up to date computer so the classes shouldn't be a problem as far as technology (I am probably going to be doing an online program), and I just ordered an Android phone (it hasn't arrived yet), but what other technology will help as I go forward?

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Specializes in Anesthesia, Pain, Emergency Medicine.

IPads rock.

I've used them all and the order I like is as follows

IPad > IPhone > Android > Palm

Go to http://www.skyscape.com and http://www.epocrates.com and http://www.medscape.com

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I have epocrates online and on my Android phone...use it all the time.

Skyscape has some great things but until you get started, it's hard to know what you may need or what your program may suggest/require.

Maybe contact your school (or look at their website) to see if they have tech requirements or suggestions.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, OR, FNP.

HTC Evo phone for me and I wouldn't trade it for a box of iPhones. Same software packages as above. I like the John's Hopkins ABX guide. I also like the pill pics in Epocrates.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

CRF250Xpert- I have thought about buying the Hopkins ABX guide. You definitely think it is worth the $$.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, OR, FNP.

I do. I also use my labs antibiogram (should be mandatory reading if you treat in-patient), but I do like the JH ABX guide and Harriet Lane. Skyscape is a mixed bag and you have to decide what it "worth it". I don't like to wait on anything and having alot of info available immediately in my hand is an immense asset in my life.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I have an iPhone 4, iPad and now MacAir 11" and love them all.

For school it depended on what clinicals I was doing what I liked. I had several peds-specific dosing apps:

Pedi-doser and Ped-stat.

Then, when I got out (I'm in nephrology and worked prn in an ER) I use Skyscape Renal Dosing, Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide, CDC Spotlights (nice during flu season), Anticoagulation Advisor (only occas now) and the one I use most?

ICD-9 coder! (Can you say "ugh"? Shame I use the coding app more than any other - however, we must make sure I'm not ordering anything I really, really, really don't need in order to care for the pt!) Sorry for the mini-rant.

Good luck in school.

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