As you know, nightingale's unique virtual learning model gives you a great deal of flexibility and access to everything you need to succeed.
Of course, you'll need a laptop or a desktop computer and access to fast and reliable internet in order to complete your classes and stay connected, we recommend you use smartphones and tablets only for viewing college resources such as announcements and grades.
These devices may not be reliable or compatible for things like assignments or discussion posts.
Here are some guidelines and minimum requirements.
As you get your tech ready for school, your laptop should be running Microsoft Windows OS, 10 or newer, we recommend using a PC, but if you have a Mac, make sure you're using Mojave OS or above your computer should have a 3.0 gigahertz or faster processor and at least eight gigabytes or more of RAM.
Also make sure you have at least 250 gigabytes or more of free hard drive space.
Please install and use Google Chrome as your default internet browser.
You'll need a high speed internet connection, DSL cable or fiber optic for online testing purposes.
You'll need an internet speed of at least 2.0 megabits per second for both download and upload.
Internet speed can be checked@speedtest.net Nightingale college utilizes a variety of information technology systems, and as you know, technology is never bulletproof and fails every once in a while.
So when technology fails, please be patient and know that we are looking for a quick resolution.
If you run into any technical snacks, your LSS strategist can help point you to the resources you need.
Here's to a smooth tech start to your educational journey.
