The virtual world has made information on any subject available at the click of a button
. Having an iPhone literally makes this information portable. Applications such as the Informed RN Pocket Guide (Version 1.2) are quite handy for nurses. It has information on a vast number of medical related subjects all neatly categorized and easily navigable. The one common problem of having too much of information on a relatively small screen is the ability to make navigation easy. This application has solved that issue. A menu bar on the screen will bring up a broad list of subjects covered in the application. You can then narrow down your search.
When you find the topic of interest, click on it to get all the articles and images related to it. You can then go to each link separately. There will also be references and phone numbers included where possible to further assist you. This application is a boon compared to carrying around a heavy guide. And for a $9.99, the application is a steal.
For those of you preparing for the SAT test, vocabulary building is quite a task. Having an application that can help you with it is both fun and informative. The Sat Visual Vocab (Version 1.0) is an interesting one to have. This application is mainly targeted at high school children who may be attending the SAT or even otherwise. The application comes with a How to video to ease your understanding of how to use it. You can start by learning all the 1040 words in the application, each word comes with a visual description, an audio file for pronunciation and the usage of the word in sentences. After this you can proceed to the quiz section. This application is available for $9.99 and is on the heavier side. It is also available in the free version if you want to try it.
As an expat in the US, you may find this application useful US Immigration FAQ. This is an easy to use guide on all the rules pertaining to visiting as well as immigrating to the US. The information is constantly updated and is useful for those in the business community. The section for business travelers is the most popular. It covers several aspects such as visas, work permits, residence and green cards. At $2.99, this application is a useful one to have around.