PDA for nursing school?

[Jamorous]

Hi Rangers,

I start nursing school in August and would love to get a PDA. I heard it was helpful, you can put all kinds of stuff on them. Problem is I have dial-up, we live out in the country. So I realize when i buy the medical software I will want to put it on cards or something.

I have read about Pockets and Palms, which one is better?:idunno

Any help would be appreciated.
Looking up:)

[Sid]

I would think a laptop would be more helpful than a PDA.

. . . things like taking notes and preparing documents.

[wife]

Hi Rangers,

I start nursing school in August and would love to get a PDA. I heard it was helpful, you can put all kinds of stuff on them. Problem is I have dial-up, we live out in the country. So I realize when i buy the medical software I will want to put it on cards or something.

I have read about Pockets and Palms, which one is better?:idunno

Any help would be appreciated.
Looking up:)

I don't think your internet connection would have anything to do with loading software on your PDA.. is it the medical stuff that you want to put on there?

[Jamorous]

Thanks for the replies,
I've done a little research on what people need for nursing school. Laptop is a great idea, but alot of people say that a PDA is great because of calculator, and you can load medical dictionaries, drug reference book, RN notes, and of medical encylopedia, lab procedures and the like. Best thind is you don't need to carry around all those books while at a clinical. :yay Seems these people are getting their software from a place called Skyscape. Because I have dial-up they have indicated its difficult to load all the info to my computer and mentioned buying cards.
I'm still not sure what way to go on the PDA, I think pocket because it is suppose to be more compatible with windows. Still not sure:scratch
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Looking up

[wife]

Thanks for the replies,
I've done a little research on what people need for nursing school. Laptop is a great idea, but alot of people say that a PDA is great because of calculator, and you can load medical dictionaries, drug reference book, RN notes, and of medical encylopedia, lab procedures and the like. Best thind is you don't need to carry around all those books while at a clinical. :yay Seems these people are getting their software from a place called Skyscape. Because I have dial-up they have indicated its difficult to load all the info to my computer and mentioned buying cards.
I'm still not sure what way to go on the PDA, I think pocket because it is suppose to be more compatible with windows. Still not sure:scratch
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Looking up

I think PDA would be good too because it is easier to carry around.

I understand the card issue now. What do the others at your school have?

[markofthebest]

Gee - when I was in nursing school I had a PDR instead of a PDA......

[Kung]

*ba-dum BUM*

Nowadays, both Pocket PC and Palm support most medical stuff. There seems to be more of it out there for the Palm - I personally would check out websites, talk to doctors and such, and ask them which seems to 'work more' with what's out there.

[Jamorous]

Kung,
I think going with a refurbished Palm (if I can find one), :idunno is the best idea. Your right Palm seems to have alot more.
Thanks for all the help.
Looking up,
Jamorous

[Kung]

:thumb

Not a problem.

[GloryBound]

The Palm is a good idea. I have had one since I worked in hospitals. In nursing, we rarely are at a desk with our resources on a bookshelf close by. There is a lot out there, but this is one I use.

http://www.epocrates.com/

The best ones have you update the info often, which is hard for dial up.When I had dial up I just hooked it up, started the process and walked away and did something else.

Don't forget when you do get one to password protect your sensitive information such as patient information and the doctor's phone numbers. I had my pocket picked one day (I know who did it) and I'm glad he couldn't get what he was probably trying to get.