School of Nursing

 

Computer Requirements

Hardware Requirements Software Requirements
Nursing School Hardware Requirements
Minimum Key Recommended Key
Processor Any Pentium IV or equivalent 1 2 gigahertz (GHz) processor or higher 2
Memory 512 MB RAM 1 1 GB RAM or higher 2
Hard Drive 20 GB 1 80 GB or greater 2
Network Card 10\100 Ethernet NIC (Road Runner or DSL Service) 1 Wireless capabilities (Road Runner or DSL Service) 2
Video Basic 4 MB card or on-board video chip 1 8 MB card or greater 2
Monitor 15 inch or greater 1 17 inch 2
Sound Card Any type 3 Any type 3
Speakers Any type 3 Any type 3
Mouse Any type 3 Any type 3
Keyboard Any type 3 Any type 3
USB Ports USB Ports 1 USB Ports 1
Optical Drive DVD-ROM 1 DVD-ROM 1

To verify that your computer meets the requirement, download this Free PC Audit program from Belarc.
If you are not sure on the result, print out a copy and bring it for review at SL.228:
http://belarc.com/free_download.html external link

  1. Based on Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
  2. Based on Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
  3. “Any Type” refers to one that will work with your system
  4. Software can be purchased at the University Bookstore at a substantially discounted price with student ID
  5. Symantec Anti-Virus Software can be obtained on CD from SL228 in the Nursing School or Computing Resources Triage (4th fl. Med bldg)
  6. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html external link
  7. WinZip can be downloaded at: http://download.com/3405-20-960683.html external link
  8. Internet Explorer can be downloaded at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp external link

** Any comparable Macintosh is acceptable as long as it is able to meet the minimum software requirements (Operating System excluded).

Dell Program external link has special offers for university students.