LibGuides: Nursing: Apps

Apps for Nursing

Apps (iOS / Apple Devices)

Drugs.com Medication Guide
The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. All mobile-optimized to speed up your browsing experience.
NCLEX Test Prep
Download the free version to see all of our excellent features and content, then upgrade to the PRO version for 700+ multiple-choice questions! Study anywhere with Med Preps NCLEX Test Prep app. Take practice tests with questions that mimic the style and cover the content of real NCLEX Nursing Examination questions.
Pill Identifier by Drugs.com
A searchable database which includes more than 10,000 Rx/OTC medications found in the U.S. Search by imprint, drug name, shape and color. Access a wealth of information, including; Drug Images, Description/Indication, Pregnancy Category, CSA Schedule, Strength and Rx/OTC availability.
Resuscitation!
The award-winning virtual patient simulator that makes learning medicine addictive! Resuscitation! gives you a case presentation of a patient who is ill, and you play the role of a health care provider. You are in control and can take a history, perform a physical exam, form a differential diagnosis and administer therapy to treat the patient’s underlying problem. You can place the patient on a monitor, start IV’s, perform procedures, administer medications, obtain radiology studies, EKGs, and a lot more.
SafeDosePro
eBroselow’s SafeDosePro app takes the math out of medicine. It provides emergency rooms, pharmacies and EMS with clinical content and tracking features that eliminate math and extra steps in drug administration and acute care. This improves medication safety, reduces the cost of care, and improves clinical outcomes.

Apps (Android Devices / Google Play Store)

Drugs.com Medication Guide
The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. All mobile-optimized to speed up your browsing experience.
eBroselow SafeDose
eBroselow’s SafeDose app takes the math out of medicine. It provides emergency rooms, pharmacies and EMS with clinical content and tracking features that eliminate math and extra steps in drug administration and acute care. This improves medication safety, reduces the cost of care, and improves clinical outcomes.
NLM's Mobile Applications
Authoritative consumer health information from MedlinePlus.gov in a mobile-optimized app that includes summaries for over 800 diseases, conditions and wellness topics as well as the latest health news, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, and information on prescription and over-the-counter medications.

The following are some recommended apps for nursing students. You can find more apps by searching the application stores, click on the link to start (depending on your device).