The RMU Nursing Department believes that clinical practice is facilitated by the use of technology. 

Undergraduate students enrolled in the RMU  Nursing program during their Spring semester sophomore year, junior and senior years are required to use a handheld computing device that is Skyscape© application compatible .

Graduate students in the MSN and DNP programs are strongly recommended  to use handheld computer devices during their clinical practicums.

Technical support is available.

Phone: (412) 397-6342

E-mail: nursing01@rmu.edu

 Skyscape© Applications 

SKYSCAPE DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Please click on the links below for importatnt information regarding Skyscape© application and download instructions to your handheld device.

Skyscape© - Bookstore availability 

Devices and Compatibility

Steps to download Skyscape© 

Skyscape Webview

DEVICE INFORMATION 

 iphone, iPod touch 3.0 or higher or iPad

Features and Benefits:                                                                                                  

• A Safari Web browser
• You Tube video player
• Word, Excel, Powerpoint Compatible
• Flash memory (8 GB for the iTouch, 8 GB for the iPhone)
• Photo, Audio and video storage and playback and Screen rotates for picture viewing
• Headphone and Dock connections
• Calendar and contacts synchronized with the PC
• Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11b/g)
• Access to the iTunes Music Store via Wi-Fi

The following links give access to manual and web guides for Skyscape installation purposes in Apple iPod touch / iPhone and iPad.

Apple iPhone, iPod touch & iPad workshop 

Android OS 2.1 or higher

Features and Benefits:                                                                                          

• OS: Android 2.1, Google Experience Device
• Integrated Google, Exchange & Facebook contacts 
• User Interface –next generation Sense UI
• Push Gmail and Exchange
• 8GB internal memory*actual formatted capacity is less
• 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor
• TTY compatible
• Up to 16GB of optional microSD support

The following links give access to manual and web guides for Skyscape installation purposes in Android.

Android Setup Guide

Blackberry 4.1 or higher

Features and Benefits:                                                                                                    

• Network Support:
• SIM Card: pre–installed in BlackBerry Bold
• Memory:512MB Flash Memory, 512MB RAM
• BlackBerry 5.0 Desktop Software Integrated Email, Phone, SMS, Browser, Calendar, Address Book, and additional organizer applications
• BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) – add up to 11 email addresses to the BIS, including 10 supported email accounts and one BlackBerry email account
• BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) – works to provide functionality such as single mailbox integration, remote address book look–up and more (1 email address)
• 2GB microSD™ card pre–installed (support up to 16GB)
• Media Player – videos, music, games and more...
• Wi–Fi capable (802.11 b/g)
• Skype mobile™ capable

The following links give access to manual and web guides for Skyscape installation purposes in Blackberry.

Blackberry Setup Guide

Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC

Features and Benefits:                                                                                                   

• World’s most popular smartphone platform.
• Diverse range of devices and provides application and media developers with a consistent set of technologies.
• Standard keypad and QVGA screen
• HD touch screens with tactile feedback, full keyboards, and device sensors
• Advanced enterprise applications, games, or music.

Windows Mobile Installation Guide