Course Technology Requirements
Internet Connectivity Requirements
To guarantee seamless access to our digital resources, the School of Nursing requires that students' home internet connections meet minimum standards of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds for compatibility with our software and an uninterrupted learning experience.
Minimum iPad Requirements
As part of our iROC Initiative, students in our Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing (ABSN) and RN to BS programs receive an iPad device optimized with necessary course materials and advanced security features, and that meets the minimum specifications bulleted below.
For School of Nursing students not enrolled in the ABSN or RN to BS program who use a personal iPad device, we also recommend the following minimum specifications:
- iOS version 18.2 or higher
- 128 GB or more of internal storage
- Logitech Combo Touch or comparable keyboard case
- 10.2" screen or larger
- iPad Model Number (found on back cover and in the Settings > General > About menu) of A2229 or higher
Operating System | Windows OS: Windows 10 or higher macOS: One of the two most recent versions of macOS. When a new major version of macOS is released, the macOS and the previous version. For the best experience, use the most current build of any operating system specified above. Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems. Search Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. |
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Processor | Windows OS: 2.5 (GHz) or faster, i5 core macOS: Intel processor or Apple Silicon processor |
Memory | Windows OS: 16 GB RAM macOS: 16 GB RAM |
Hard Drive Space | Windows OS: 15% of total hard drive space free macOS: 20 GB of available disk space Updates may require additional storage over time. |
Office / Documents | There are two options for document editing:
Note: Please submit assignments in the format required by your instructor. For example, if you are using Apple iWork and the instructor would like a Word Document, you should export the file as a .docx. |
Internet Browser | Please refer to the Supported Browsers and Operating Systems document |
Other Peripherals | Computer headset with earphones and microphone |