Computer Requirements

Minimum Laptop Requirements for all College of Nursing Programs

• You are required to have a laptop running either Mac OS or Windows 10. 
• Required to have a working webcam and microphone.
• Access to high speed internet per the FCC definition: FCC high speed definition.
  • High speed internet access of at least 25 Mbps DOWN and 3 Mbps UP. 
  • Test your internet speed HERE.
• Students are strongly encouraged to have a smartphone for 2FA (multi factor authentication).  
• Students are eligible for free current Microsoft Office software packages.

Laptop Security Requirements

• Student’s laptops must be encrypted. Resources are available HERE.
  • External hard drives or USB drives (Flash Thumb drives) must be encrypted if using for College of Nursing course materials. We strongly encourage the cloud storage solutions mentioned above in lieu of the use of portable media.
• Antivirus requirements
  • Windows: Microsoft Defender Antivirus is built-in to Windows and is free.  
  • Mac: Avast or Sophos offer free third party solutions 
• Students are strongly encouraged to use cloud storage for course work and collaboration, there are multiple cloud storage options available for free HERE.
• Zoom UF single sign on instructions.
• UF’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) is required for accessing resources from off campus.
  • Username: username@ufl.edu/health
• Eduroam wireless at UF. Eduroam is used at institutions worldwide making it easier for staff and students to collaborate across academic institutions for conferences and programs.

NOTE: While a Chromebook, iPad or iPad Pro may be used for certain college courses.  They do not meet the minimum standards, please click on the specific computer requirements for your program using the sections below.      

CONIT Department information if you have any questions or concerns.

• conitsupport@health.ufl.edu
• 352-273-6429
• HPNP 3233
• Emergency Phone Number: 352-474-8745 (call or text)
• **Do Not Contact CONIT through Canvas Email.

Additional Requirements for Bachelor of Science (TBSN, ABSN and RN -BSN)

ABSN and TBSN Electronic Assessment Requirements:

• All students must have or purchase a Privacy Filter for any computer that will be used for exam testing and in-class quizzes.
• ExamSoft:
  • Window’s Requirements: https://examsoft.com/resources/examplify-minimum-system-requirements#windows  
  • Mac Requirements: https://examsoft.com/resources/examplify-minimum-system-requirements#mac 
• HESI Next Generation
• For Jacksonville Campus Students: Printing Information. Contact CONIT for password.

RN -BSN Electronic Assessment Requirements:

• Honorlock

Additional Requirements for Doctor of Nursing Practice Students

• ProctorU – for electronic assessments.
• Exxat
• Shadow Health
  • Windows
  • Mac
• UFApps – access to software applications from any computing device–laptops, tablets, desktops, and smartphones–from any location, at any time.

Additional Requirements for PhD in Nursing Science Students

• UF myIRB – UF VPN connection is required to use myIRB.
• Virtual Desktop environment – Windows 10 virtual environment used for data collection with Office 2019 & SPSS 27.
• UFApps – access to software applications from any computing device–laptops, tablets, desktops, and smartphones–from any location, at any time.