Testing the Nursing App

Summary

The initial plan for this last weekend was for a group of other ui/ux students, myself included, to meet up with a group of Nursing students for a proper testing which would have supplied helpful information as to what would make the app better, what should be removed or added and what UI elements work best. Unfortunately, a snow storm decided to roll in on the weekend of this planned test and we were forced to abandon it and due to time constraints, we were unable to reschedule. Instead, I interviewed people who are involved with design and people who had no part of either field. The results were more design based criticisms which still ended up being helpful. I ended up interviewing two faculty Caren, and Matt of Maryville University as well as a friends girlfriend who is a freshman in the nursing program at Mizzou.

Each interview had their own pluses, Caren being a design teacher was aptly able to guide me in design changes and information changes that led to creating a more cohesive and useful app for Nursing students. Matt, being a game designer and app creator was able to provide information on UI elements which needed to be universal, readability of the app and other important elements when it comes to actually being a real iPad app. My friend’s girlfriend, unfortunately, being new to the Nursing program and unaware of the clinical process was not able to supply any useful information so this interpretation comes with the results from both Caren and Matt.

6 Things of Note

1. The application is pleasing on the eyes and space is used in a relaxing way. With its slight gradients and soft greens, it creates an atmosphere that is non-stressful which is important for the Nursing students whom all have families and full-time jobs.
2. It would be useful to have a better link between information and med cards, especially in order to demonstrate how Nursing students can use med cards.
3. Certain UI elements need to be changed in order to fit what is common in today’s app and keep a constant flow such as moving the account icon to the top right and making bigger icons to press for showing the information bubbles.
4. When it comes to a functional app screen real estate is really important. Therefore getting rid of the large “GOOD MORNING” text is important.
5. A like button is confusing as its more used in social media apps and apps that are less professional. Utilize a bookmark option that is more relevant to the field.
6. Remove the term “disabled” as it may be used in different connotations in a hospital setting.