Introduction
These recommendations cover computer hardware and software that you will need to
participate in courses and view course materials. It also describes the minimum technical skills that you need to participate successfully in your nursing courses.
The
recommended systems, devices, and software are intended to meet your needs throughout your time in the program. If you have any questions about the recommendations
in this document or if you need technical support, contact con-s-help@osu.edu. If you are on campus, you can also visit the Student Computer Lab in the College of Nursing (Newton Hall, Room 220, open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday).
Computer Recommendations
The College of Nursing operates with Windows and Macintosh platforms. In order to facilitate
support, course software planning, and other compatibility issues, we recommend that students use whichever system they are more comfortable in. We also have a Windows-based and Mac-based Student Computer Lab (Newton Hall, Room 220, open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Monday-Friday).
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Recommended (PC)
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Minimum
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Mac Recommended
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Operating System
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Windows 7, 8, or 10
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Windows 7
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OS X 10.11
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Processor
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Multi-core Intel “i” series
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Intel/AMD 1.5 Ghz
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Multi-core Intel “i” series
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Memory
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4GB (32 bit) or 8GB (64 bit)
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2 GB
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2GB (2048 MB)
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Available Storage
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At least 75 GB
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50 GB
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75 GB
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Screen Resolution
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1920x1080 or better
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1366x768 minimum
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1366x768 minimum
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Other
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DVD/CD-RW
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DVD/CD-RW
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Connection Speed
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3 Mbps or faster
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1-3 Mbps
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3 Mbps or faster
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Software Requirements
Students should prepare their computer in advance to handle a variety of media and document
formats. The required software follows, if students have any questions about meeting these guidelines, they should contact con-s-help@osu.edu for support.
Software Name
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Recommended Version
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Minimum Version
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Mac Recommendation
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Office Suite*
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Microsoft Office 2016
Professional or
Microsoft Office 365
University**
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Office 2010 Professional
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Office Mac: 2011 or
Microsoft 365
University**
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Web Browser
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Internet Explorer 11 or current Firefox
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Internet Explorer 11 or current Firefox
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Current Firefox or Safari
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Media Players
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Current Versions of:
Windows Media Player
Quicktime
VLC Media Player
Adobe Flash Player
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Current Versions of:
Windows Media Player
Quicktime
VLC Media Player
Adobe Flash Player
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Current Versions of:
Quicktime
VLC Media Player
Adobe Flash Player
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Virus Scan
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Microsoft Security
Essentials
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Microsoft Security
Essentials
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Sophos Antivirus or Avast Free Antivirus for Mac
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Java
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Current version
(www.java.com)
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Current version
(www.java.com)
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Apple Java
Current Version
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Adobe PDF Reader
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Current Version
(www.adobe.com)
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Current Version
(www.adobe.com)
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Preview (Part of OS X) or
Current Version
(www.adobe.com)
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Silverlight
Plugin
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Current Version
(www.microsoft.com/silverlight)
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Current Version
(www.microsoft.com/silverlight)
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Current Version
(www.microsoft.com/silverlight)
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Adobe Connect
Add-in
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Current Version
(www.adobe.com/support/connect)
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Current Version
(www.adobe.com/support/connect)
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Current Version
(www.adobe.com/support/connect)
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University. See https://techhub.osu.edu/shop/products for more information.
**Microsoft 365 University is free for students. See http://go.osu.edu/office for more information.
Minimum Technical Skills (for success in the program)
Recommended technology skills include the following Internet and computer competencies:
point during your nursing program. Click on these links to access the media and test your playback performance on your computer.
https://panopto.con.ohio-state.edu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=11e9627c-1a54-4352-9d00-e473ad193246