iNurse Initiative
Â鶹´«Ã½ and Nursing Program Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the iNurse Initiative
We earned the designation following more than a decade of use of Apple technology by the university as part of the iNurse Initiative.
Â鶹´«Ã½ the iNurse Initiative
The iNurse Initiative helps to keep students engaged with their learning. In an ever-changing world, it keeps nursing education current and relevant to today’s healthcare environment where the use of technology is pervasive. Through programs such as the iNurse Initiative, Â鶹´«Ã½ strives to be the nursing school of the future. We see our focus as teaching with technology—not on the technology itself—as the nursing profession is high touch as well as high tech.
Highlights
Technology tools used in the iNurse Initiative include the use of MacBook Pro, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch, Apple TV, Keynote, iTunes U, and Microsoft Office apps for the iPad and Mac. The faculty review the technology and apps in use in the program and evaluate new apps on a regular basis to enhance learning in the Accelerated BSN program. Most recently, we have transitioned to the current full-sized iPad and Apple Pencil.
Students through university-provided apple devices such as Apple iPads, iPad-based defibrillator simulators in our nursing labs, and Apple TVs available to students throughout the Nursing Education Center and classrooms for collaborative study and project work. The Nursing department also utilizes iBeacon for orientation in healthcare clinical site and offers opportunities for unique class projects and content creation through use of Apple devices and apps.
Success through the iNurse Initiative includes students and faculty having ready access to medication and laboratory reference materials, used to identify potentially harmful drug-drug interactions for older adult patients in the gerontological nursing course.
Because patient teaching is an essential element of the role of Registered Nurses. Students are able to use their iPads to research and create teaching materials and educate patients in hospital and community settings.
Student Learning
Learn more about exactly how students and faculty utilize Apple devices and in our labs, classroom, and student lounges. At Â鶹´«Ã½ Nursing we are dedicated to providing the best opportunities for our students as technology continues to advance and provide new benefits to education.
Student Success
Success through the iNurse Initiative includes having ready access to medication and laboratory reference materials that are used to identify potentially harmful drug-drug interactions for older adult patients in the gerontological nursing course. Additionally, students are able to use iPads to create teaching materials and educate patients in hospital and community settings, a critical aspect of the work of Registered Nurses.
What's Next
Technology is pervasive and ever changing in healthcare and education. As such, we will continue to evaluate any revisions or adaptations to stay true to our vision.