Computer requirements
Nurse preceptor: Partnerships for learning

Windows and Internet Explorer logos
Firefox logo
Apple and Safari logos		 Requirement 1: Operating system (OS) and browser software
  • Windows XP or 2000 with Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 1.x, or above
  • Macintosh OS 10.3.x with Safari 1.x or Firefox 1.x, or above
We can detect that your browser is:
 
The OS you are using is:
If you would like to verify the OS of your computer:
  • On a Windows PC, right-click on "My Computer" and choose "Properties" from the menu
  • On a Macintosh, choose "About this Mac" from the Apple menu

To verify the browser version on a PC, look at the "Help" menu when the software is open, the last item is usually, About (name of software), and will state the version number. On a Mac, the first item under the (name of software) menu will state the version.

Update Internet Explorer using Windows Update on the PC; update Safari by using Software Update in the System Preferences on the Macintosh.

For a new or updated version of Firefox: Download Firefox (opens in a new window or tab).

Adobe Reader logo Requirement 2: Adobe Reader 6 or above

The Adobe Reader version cannot be reliably detected without opening a document, or you may have a different pdf reader (e.g., Preview) configured on a Mac. Try the sample document, which can also be used to check the version of Adobe Reader software: Version check (opens in a new window or tab; if you are asked to open or save the file, please choose "Open"). If you are using another pdf document reader and this document opens and you can read the title, Determining the Adobe Reader Version, then you should not have to upgrade your software.

If you would like to manually check for Adobe Reader, look in the "Adobe" folder within the "Program Files" folder on a PC, or find the Adobe Reader folder in the "Applications" folder on a Macintosh.

To get Adobe Reader or an updated version: Adobe Reader download site (opens in a new window or tab)

Adobe Flash Player logo Requirement 3: Flash 8 or above
We can detect that:
Some of the course modules contain short video presentations that provide demonstrations or reflections from preceptors or students on their experiences. These presentations are in eTEACH, a rich presentation tool that combines PowerPoint® slides with video and a table of contents. eTEACH was developed at the University of Wisconsin - Madison by the College of Engineering and the Division of Information Technology.

To test your computer setup, open the eTEACH requirements test (opens in a new window or tab) - you will need to click the "Play" button to start the presentation (circled in red in the picture below).

eTEACH player window with play button circled

To get Flash player or an updated version: Flash Player download site (opens in a new window or tab)

Note: Firefox®, Adobe Reader®, and Flash® Player are free programs to download.