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Engaging a brand new group of learners! These are students who have grown up with technology at their fingertips. The Exciting part: engage in active learning, moving past didactic knowledge, into application form. Making dreams of the past, realities of today.

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University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

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The iPads were meant to enable students to download specialized software applications, for example, Epocrates, a detailed reference guide on medication. This was intended for use by students in the viewing of various course materials, for instance, electronic documents, PowerPoint presentations. The iPads also act as translators in case the student is to serve patients with whom they speak different languages (Archibald et al., 2014).

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First generation technology skill level is required to use thee iPads and applications. iPads are user-friendly and easily manageable.

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iPad in Hospital Better technology for better healthcare.

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1.  User-friendly for typing notes and searching for information

2. Easily fits in pocket or in hand to use during clinical setting

3. Can be used to view electronic documents, making it easier for students to carry their notes everywhere

4. It enhances the clinical experience that students provide to their patients

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1. The iPads used by the students were not able to use cellular data connections, therefore only rely on Wi-Fi
2. Some students had to pay for the wireless internet since it was not freely provided
3. First generation iPads are not sizable to fit in lab coat pockets, like the most recent ones on the market
4. Using an iPad in a clinical setting can be perceived as using resources for activities other than patient related activities 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫

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During Trotter's Fall course, she made her students use iPads to help them in serving their patients. Most students confessed to having achieved much beyond their expectations using the iPads. They were able to access their coursework resources as well as patient information which was very vital in ensuring that they delivered quality as well as quick health care services to these patients (Arinola & Clouder, 2015).
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Typhon: This is an online system that is used to admit patients to the hospital. It can also be used by students in storing their courseworks as well as going through them in an electronic document form, for example, Word or PowerPoint.

Epocrates: This is a detailed reference guide for which enhances the access to patient information.

Translators are used to ensure that the communication between the students and the patients is not interfered by language barrier.

FaceTime/ Photos/ Videos are used to relay photos as well as videos to enhance the patients' understanding through diagrams and videos.

iTunes & AirPlay are used to play nonvisual recordings.

All of these applications and much more can be found in the App Store.
(Arinola & Clouder, 2015).

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The use of iPads in nurse clinical experiences is key to enhancing the quality as well as the speed of health care services to patients. This is due to the provisions known as applications within the iPads which can help access patient health records, detailed drug guide as well as coursework to help nurse students in serving their patients. Involving technology in the healthcare center ensures that patients are admitted faster as well as given quality services at the minimal time possible (Snodgrass et al, 2016).

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Archibald, D., Macdonald, C. J., Plante, J., Hogue, R. J., & Fiallos, J. (2014). Residents’ and preceptors’ perceptions of the use of the iPad for clinical teaching in a family medicine residency program. BMC Medical Education, 14(1), 174.

Arinola, A., & Clouder, L. (2015). The usability, functionality and acceptance of iPads in healthcare practice: A study of physiotherapy and occupational therapy students on placements. In IPads in Higher Education: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on the Use of IPads in Higher Education (ihe2014)(p. 290). Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Snodgrass, S. J., Rivett, D., Farrell, S., Ball, K., Ashby, S. E., Johnston, C. L., ... & Russell, T. (2016). Clinical educator and student perceptions of ipad™ technology to enhance clinical supervision: The electronically-facilitated feedback initiative (EFFI). Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 14(4), 4.