Central Pool for Research Loaner Laptops (CPR)
The Central Pool for Research (CPR) is a shared pool of loaner laptops designed to help academic departments support their research activities. This pilot program helps address short-term gaps in research computing needs and provides flexible resources to SoN-affiliated researchers and collaborators.
Features
- Centralized inventory system (checkout date, expected return, responsible SoN employee, project/grant, sub-assignee info)
- Updated and secure devices (OS and application patching)
- Endpoint protection and security monitoring
- Support for installing/configuring approved research and productivity software
- Diagnostics, troubleshooting, and user support
- Lifecycle planning (replacement at approximately 4 years, or earlier if performance degrades).
Availability
- Faculty
- Staff
Cost
- This service is part of the offerings provided by the SoN IT Service Desk.
Supported Platforms
- Loaner laptops run on Windows software
Requesting a Loaner
- To request a loaner, visit this webpage
Important notices:
- CPR laptops are not intended to replace the responsibility of principal investigators (PIs) to purchase computers for their projects.
- Each department currently has four (4) CPR loaner laptops available:
- BNHI: 4 laptops
- CFPHN: 4 laptops
These resources include the initial allocation and the laptops reallocated after a fellowship concludes.
Usage Guidelines
Use of CPR laptops is subject to Washington State laws, UW policies (including IT, data protection, and research compliance), and School of Nursing guidelines.
Security & Data Protection
- Use devices securely, especially when working with protected data or sensitive research information
- Use approved methods for storing/transferring data
- Lock or log out when unattended
Responsibility
- The assigned SoN employee remains accountable for security, appropriate use, and timely return
- If a laptop is used by a non-SoN individual, they must be recorded as a sub-assignee, but accountability remains with the assigned SoN employee
Returns
- Devices must be returned to SoN IT at the end of the loan period or upon request
Expanding the Pool
Departments may increase their CPR resources by purchasing additional laptops using allowable departmental funds, at their discretion.
All added devices must conform to SoN IT standard computer specifications to ensure:
- Compatibility
- Security
- Supportability
Departments are encouraged to create internal SOPs to coordinate purchases with SoN IT for procurement, configuration, and tracking.
How To Enroll
To request or coordinate an assignment, contact SoN IT with the required assignment details. Please include:
- Start date and expected duration of the assignment
- SoN employee responsible for the device (required, even if used by someone else)
- Associated grant or research project (if applicable)
- Sub-assignee name and contact information (if used by a non-SoN individual)
If you have any questions or need help, please contact the SoN IT Service Desk.
View the linked resources below for additional information.
Q: Who Can Use CPR Laptops?
A: CPR laptops may be assigned to SoN researchers and collaborators to support:
- Short-term research needs
- Temporary coverage (e.g., onboarding, visiting collaborators)
- Research-related departmental work requiring a loaner device
