Electronic tools are becoming commonplace in health care as clinical data and digital images outpace paper-based materials. Tools that are easily carried in clinical settings will be important to qualify health/nursing care practice and the implementation of the best practices in clinical settings.

Currently, Graduate students in the Nursing Practitioner concentration are using the devices with a focus on pharmaceuticals and clinical consultation and log tools specific to a practice area.

It is our expectation that the use of these handheld Personal Digital Devices (PDAs) should provide students and faculty with technology experiences that will lead to an increased ease of use and will help us evolve nursing education and clinical settings.