Computer Requirements, Web Page, Handbook
Hello. My name is Mary Ann Notarianni. I usually teach Nursing 363: Nursing Science. This is the course that discusses the scientific basis for nursing theory and practice. It also helps you develop the skills necessary to be a consumer of nursing research. Since this is a required course for everyone, I will see you all when you take Nursing 363. I also do clinical teaching for Community Health, Health Assessment and N431 Role Transition. I am looking forward to meeting you as you progress thru the BSN curriculum. I want to share with you information about The School of Nursing's student handbook, computer requirements, & web page.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
The School of Nursing requires students to have a computer. Computers are available for purchase through the ODU Techstore and the Mobile Monarch Student Notebook program. Information about suggested ODU configurations for computers can be found on the Mobile Monarch website or from the Monarch Techstore located in Webb Center.
All electronically submitted assignments to be in Microsoft Office Word format, Microsoft Office suite is required. This software package includes not only Word but also PowerPoint which is needed for student presentations. Microsoft Office - Professional is available at special student rates from the ODU Techstore in Webb Center (Norfolk Campus). Since there is a very good student discount on this software, you would be wise to inquire about the discounted price before purchasing this software. The Monarch Techstore website lists their location and contact information.
E-mail is the main communication method between students and faculty in the School of Nursing. Students are required to have an active ODU e-mail account. Information on e-mail activation can be found at http://occs.odu.edu/accounts/studemail/ . Official communications will be sent to the student ODU e-mail. Students are expected to check their e-mail accounts at least every other day since many time sensitive messages are sent by e-mail. In addition to e-mail, internet accessibility is required. Those students who enroll in online courses will be required to have wide band width access to the internet. The connectivity speed of dial-up access may not allow some programs to run. Online courses may also require a webcam and a USB port headset microphone.
A variety of computer skills have also been identified as imperative for all students in the School Of Nursing. They are:
The following Word Processing Skills:
- Open a new file
- Open an existing file
- Locate a file on: hard drive, disk, and server, if appropriate
- Save a file on a specific drive and folder
- Save
- Save As
- Change drive
- Save a file in a new location or with a new name
- Save As
- Change drive
- Rename a file
- Change file name property
- Save As
- Copy, Cut, Paste text
- Format text
- Typical format features in applications
- Keyboard shortcuts for frequently used formatting
- Change the layout of text for appearance
- Multi-Tasking
- Navigate between two or more applications without closing and reopening them
- Desktop Management
Internet skills include:
- Connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Use a web browser
- Use Old Dominion University Student Account
- Attach (upload) documents to email or online applications
- Detach (download) documents from email or online applications
THE SCHOOL OF NURSING WEB PAGE
The School of Nursing maintains a web page with information which is useful for all students. It can be found at web address: http://hs.odu.edu/nursing/
General information such as the types of nursing programs available at ODU, and opportunities for scholarships and awards, the web page also has the curriculum schedules for all programs within the School of Nursing. These schedules will come in handy when it is time to plan your courses for the next semester. On the web site you will find numerous useful students resources and the Student Handbook.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
If you ever have a question about the School of Nursing policies, look in the Nursing Student Handbook. You would also be smart to read through it before you even start your first nursing course. Students are required to be familiar with the policies that this handbook contains. Due to the practice nature of nursing, there are specific requirements for clinical classes that you need to know before starting the nursing coursework. The Nursing Student Handbook includes information on requirements such as health forms, CPR certification, etc. which must be done before the semester starts.