Student Software Download
The following software is available for students to download and install on their personal computers.
The campus cannot provide support for the installation or operation of the following software on personal equipment.
Read & Write - Download this free literary software to assist with reading, writing and online research.
ZoomText - Download this magnifier/Reader software for low-vision users.
Malwarebytes - Virus and spyware scanning program.
TrendMicro - Cleanup and threat prevention.
AutomationDirect - CLICK PLCs (Stackable Micro Brick).
AutoDesk - AutoDesk Products (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Inventor, ReCap Pro, Revit, Maya, 3DS Max, etc).
(You must use your KCTCS email when using the Autodesk software).
Multisim - SPICE Simulation and circuit design software.
Login using your KCTCS email account.
For Chromebooks - Available in the Google Play Store.
Log into
https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools
With your KCTCS email and password.
Go to “Access student benefits” and click on "Explore" button.
On the left menu, click on "Software" and search for “consumer editions”.
Click on “Windows 10 (consumer editions) version 2004 - DVD. Then click on “View Key” and follow the directions.
NCSBN Learning Extension – Medication Flashcards.
Availability: iOS and Android; free
NCLEX RN Mastery – Study Aid
Prepare for the NCLEX RN exam with hundreds of practice questions and sample quizzes.
Availability: iOS and Android; free download with in-app purchases: otherwise monthly fees.
PEPID – Drug and Clinical Resource.
Students gain a credible and complete resource guide for coursework, lab exercises, and clinical practice.
Availability: iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and mobile browser compatible; subscription fee.
Epocrates – Clinical Care Assistant
As a nursing student, you can prevent mistakes on exams and, most importantly, provide proper treatment when providing patient care.
Availability: iOS and Android; free, with an upgrade for disease and diagnostic access, or enterprise subscription.
Medscape – Informational Resource
Published by WebMD, this free app provides access to a medical directory, continuing education, medical news tailored to your specialty, and a clinical reference library.
Availability: iOS and Android; free.
WebMD – Access full WebMD Resources.
This is the app version of the WebMD website.
Availability: iOS, Android, and Amazon; free.
Med Mnemonics – Nursing/Nursing Student Support.
This app provides over 1,500 acronyms, rhymes, and memory tricks to help nurses quickly learn numerous medical conditions, symptoms, and other medical terminology.
Availability: iOS and Android; nominal fee
Taber’s Medical Dictionary – Comprehensive Medical Dictionary.
This dictionary has more than 65,000 definitions to help nursing students study for
tests.
Availability: iOS, Android, and mobile browser compatible; annual subscription fee.
Nursing Central – Comprehensive Reference Resource.
The app includes access to Davis’s Drug Guide, Taber’s Medical Dictionary, Diseases and Disorders, and MEDLINE Search and Journals, among other databases.
Availability: iOS and Android; annual subscription fee.
NurseGrid – Scheduling and Communication
The app lets you schedule across all worksites, view who’s on your shift, message other nurses, and much more. A manager version is also available.
Availability: iOS and web portal; free.
