Bring Your Own Device

Technology has become an essential part of nursing education. To be able to live, learn and work successfully in our information-rich society, this requirement allows you to utilize technology effectively. New students starting classes will be required to bring their own wireless computing device to school for use in classes and clinical settings.

The Financial Aid Office will adjust the student's cost of attendance, up to $2,500, for the purchase of computer/software/printer/warranties. The purchase must be made in the student’s name. Purchases made on a parent’s credit card cannot be accepted for a cost of attendance adjustment. Students should contact the financial aid office before purchasing items beyond basic College of Nursing requirements. Students must document the purchase/cost of the computer by providing a receipt of purchase. Students are required to submit this purchase/cost documentation using the Financial Aid Office Special Circumstances Form. Students will be offered additional student loan funds to fund the reimbursement cost of the computer. The loan funds will not be provided to purchase the computer--the loan funds will be provided to reimburse the student for the purchase. If you have additional questions please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Mobile devices and tablets are extremely convenient and can handle many tasks required for classroom activities and assignments. However, they are not ideal or fully compatible with some of the software platforms we use. You are welcome to use a mobile device or tablet to supplement your experience, but neither can be used alone as a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device).

While tablets often provide greater functionality than phones, they still face limitations—especially when it comes to running testing and simulation software. The most widely compatible operating systems for classroom and testing platforms are macOS, Windows, and iPadOS. In contrast, devices like Chromebooks and Surface tablets tend to have restricted compatibility. For specific Device and Software specifications, please refer to the Technology Information page. For the best experience, we recommend using a supported laptop or desktop device.

 

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing any device that you bring to school.

Prerequisites for Using EDUcation ROaming Service

• Must be on a campus that is designated as a eduroam hotspot. UNMC, UNO, UNL and UNK are designated eduroam hotspots.

• Must be a student, faculty, staff or researcher of the University of Nebraska Medicine or other institution that is part of the eduroam network.

How to Install or Access Service

1. Settings >> WiFi >> eduroam

2. At the login screen:

   1. Username:  email@unmc.edu

   2. Password: NetID password

   3. Mode:  Automatic

     Please Note:  You may need to trust the certificate

The UNMC College of Nursing is not liable for damaged, lost or stolen devices. All students must adhere to the UNMC policy 6051 -Computer Use/Electronic Information  and UNMC policy 6081 -Social Media. When students use technology inappropriately while on the school network, the same consequences apply, regardless of who owns the device.

Although Microsoft Exchange is the email server, and its associated client application is Microsoft Outlook, it is not necessary to have Microsoft Outlook configured to receive email. You will, in most cases, be able to access your email from its web interface. Many students access their UNMC email via their smart phones or smart devices.

Charging stations are now available on each campus. Most mobile devices are supported. The university cannot guarantee enough electrical outlets will be available in all classrooms. Be sure to have your computer fully charged when going into a class or testing environment.

While we do not recommend specific models or devices, we strongly encourage you to buy a device that meets the College of Nursing computer requirements. Meeting the requirements ensures you have the greatest possible experience and access to the educational resources. Examples of how these devices will be utilized include but are not limited to taking class exams, notes, conducting literature review, and accessing class presentations and e-books. You will want to choose a device that works best for you.

System Requirements