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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

School of Nursing

R.N. to B.S.N. Program

Recommended Computer Requirements for Online Courses

  • 1.2 GHz or greater (Intel Pentium or Celeron, or AMD Athlon Processors)
  • Windows 2000 or XP (preferably XP)
  • Microsoft® Office 2000 or XP
  • A current anti-virus application
    • A must, and one that has been configured to automatically update and scan
  • 256 MB RAM or greater
  • 20 GB hard drive or larger
  • 56.6 kbs modem, or DSL, or cable model
    • DSL or cable modem is HIGHLY recommended. A dial-up modem is extremely slow in this learning environment and can be frustrating to use.
  • 1024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution and video card
  • Sound card with speakers
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Printer
  • E-mail address
    • You will be given a SWOSU e-mail account to use in class
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later

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