Galen Student iPad Initiative

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Four smiling nursing students in blue scrubs pose in a brightly lit hallway. Three women and one man, all wearing 'GALEN' branded scrubs, are holding notebooks or tablets. The background is a light blue and white wall with abstract shapes.

Our partnership with Apple and T-Mobile is aimed at improving the student experience and advancing nursing education through the integration of cutting-edge technology.

Discover the extensive range of access that the iPads have to offer

All iPads come with access to:

Galen’s Canvas Learning Management System
Your purchased e-books through Vital Source with note-taking capability
Student Resource Center and Galen All Access
Microsoft Office, Chrome, email, and other apps
Stay connected on- and off-campus with unlimited cellular connectivity over the T-Mobile Nationwide Network and Wi-Fi

FAQs

You’ll have access to essential apps like MS Office, email, Canvas, and digital textbooks, all on a secure platform.
Digital textbooks are accessible through the Vital Source portal, with features like note-taking and highlighting.
All security and functionality updates will be managed by Galen, no need to worry about having the most up-to-date and secure versions.

Yes, with unlimited T-Mobile cellular data, you’ll have a secure and reliable internet connection anywhere, without needing Wi-Fi.

The Galen-managed iPad ensures a standardized, secure platform tailored specifically for your coursework and exams.

The iPad is encrypted and receives automatic and regular updates for security patches and apps, keeping everything up-to-date and protected.

The iPad Loaner Program is for select students in the programs below. We want students to be able to use iPads for the entire duration of their program to ensure effective and efficient adaptation to this new learning tool.
- For ADN and BSN students in a nursing course.
- For PN/VN students in their first term.

You can use your Apple ID to access apps, but customization like changing backgrounds or rearranging apps is restricted.

Contact your campus IT department for any technical issues; they are ready to assist you.

No pre-registration required. You’ll receive an email with pick-up details. Bring a photo ID or Galen-issued Student Badge on the pick-up day.

Each student will receive an iPad 9th Gen 64GB 4G LTE with Wi-Fi and a keyboard case. Stylus not included.