Online Technology
Minimal Technology Specifications
- Updated 1/24/2020
System Age |
Recommended system 3 years old or newer |
System Requirements |
Windows:
Mac:
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RAM |
Windows System Specifications: 8 GB (or more) RAM MAC System Specifications: 4 GB (or more) RAM |
Hard Drive |
256 GB of available space or higher |
Display |
1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution |
Browser Requirements |
For the best user experience:
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Internet Access |
A wired and/or wireless network card
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Other Software/Plug-ins |
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Computer Requirements
Traditional Prelicensure BSN Laptop Requirement. Students in the prelicensure BSN tracks are required to have a laptop (PC or Mac) that meets minimal specifications to support learning and evaluation during the program. Students use their laptops for learning and evaluation activities that include online testing in the classroom (ExamSoft/Examplify), virtual simulations (vSim), use of an academic electronic health record (Docucare), and application of other software and technology products. NOTE: Tablets are not supported by the ExamSoft testing package (and other select products) being used by the College of Nursing.
Second Degree Prelicensure Accelerated BSN. Distance learning and hybrid courses are delivered through Zoom and the Canvas LMS. High-speed internet access is required for all distance learning students. Some courses will require that students have access to headphones, speakers, microphones, and/or webcams for use in web conferencing programs, such as Zoom. Students in this program are required to have a laptop (PC or Mac) that meets minimal specifications to support learning and evaluation during the program. Students use their laptops for learning and evaluation activities that include online testing in the classroom (ExamSoft/Examplify), virtual simulations (vSim), use of an academic electronic health record (Docucare), and application of other software and technology products. NOTE: Tablets are not supported by the ExamSoft testing package (and other select products) being used by the College of Nursing.
Graduate Courses and RN-BSN Completion Track Technology Requirement.
Distance learning courses, are delivered through Zoom and the Canvas LMS. High-speed internet access is required for all distance learning students. Some courses will require that students have access to headphones, speakers, microphones, and/or webcams for use in web conferencing programs, such as Zoom.
Visit the Mercer University Information Technology website for recommended computer and network resources for distance learning.