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Our Guide to Terrific Apps Every Nurse Should Be Using

Mobile applications for tablets and even smartphones have the capacity to make any nurse or nursing student’s life easier. NCLEX study apps for those seeking their RN license are comprehensive and often offer specialized learning modules for different parts of the test. A bevy of nursing flashcard apps, human anatomy references, prescription drug encyclopedias, and medical term dictionaries make it easy to look up facts that can be hard to remember on the go. Even general productivity apps like Evernote and Dropbox can make a nurse’s life easier by streamlining scheduling and other administrative tasks and offering synced calendars and event reminder functions.

A tablet or phone with the right apps can quickly become a nurse’s best ally for maintaining order and sanity with an incredibly busy lifestyle. The apps on this list are some of our favorites, and we think picking up even just a select few of these can make any nurse’s life easier. They’re categorized and numbered for easy browsing (the numbers aren’t rankings), and most are available for iOS, Android, and even Windows Phone or PC.

General Nursing References

These general nursing apps are great for students and professionals who need to look things up on the go, or just want to brush up on their fundamentals.

  1. American Nurses Association App

    American Nurses Association

    The American Nurses Association app provides mobile access to the many of features of the ANA website that are available to members of the organization. The features provided in the app include a member directory, upcoming events, participation in community message boards, and more.  

  2. Black’s Medical Dictionary

    Black's Medical Dictionary

    Black’s Medical History is regarded as one of the best-selling dictionaries ever created and has been around for over 100 years. The app version contains over 5,000 medical definitions and an easy-to-use navigational display.  

  3. iTriage – Health, Doctor, Symptoms and Healthcare search

    iTriage - Health, Doctor, Symptoms and Healthcare search

    iTriage – Health, Doctor, Symptoms and Healthcare search was created by two ER doctors and allows individuals to search by symptoms for what might be the cause of various ailments. It’s useful to quickly reference medications, diseases, and medical locations across the country.  

  4. PubMed On Tap

    PubMed On Tap

    PubMed On Tap is an invaluable tool for accessing pdfs of full articles from PubMed and PubMed Central databases. The app has been refigured to be the most adept at being used as a reference tool.  

  5. iResQ

    iResQ

    iResQ is a must-have for critical care providers and provides incredible medication details in a section that is easy to reference. The app includes burn area and fluid resuscitation calculators, along with equipment sizing tables for ETT’s, LMA’s, suction caths, chest tubes, foleys, and more.  

  6. Med Mnemonics

    Med Mnemonics

    Med Mnemonics is a learning tool that helps students and practitioners alike memorize information through intuitive acronyms that make it easier to understand the wealth of information often attempted to be memorized as a student. The database is searchable and even allows users to add their own mnemonics.  

  7. Nursing Flashcards

    Nursing Flashcards

    Nursing Flashcards helps nursing students memorize all the most crucial pieces of information related to nursing, namely for preparing for the NCLEX exam. There are decks with emphasizes on fundamentals such as terminology, vocabulary, abbreviations, vital signs, and more.  

  8. Nursing Exam Prep

    Nursing Exam Prep

    Nursing Exam Prep is an app designed to be an interactive quiz for individuals looking to refine their knowledge for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. The app does this through 1000 unique questions organized by exam-specific area.  

  9. Nursing NCLEX-RN Reviewer

    Nursing NCLEX-RN Reviewer

    This is a handy multiple-choice question review app for nurses preparing to take the NCLEX examination to become a registered nurse. The app has a four star average rating from over 300 reviews on the Google play store.  

  10. CNA Test Prep

    CNA Test Prep

    CNA Test Prep is perfect for refining skills ahead of the Certified Nursing Assistant Examination. The app has over 1000 multiple choice questions, which make it easy to get a comprehensive understanding of the exam while on the go.  

  11. Mobile OMT Upper Extremity

    Mobile OMT Upper Extremity

    Mobile OMT Upper Extremity is a clinical reference tool that also helps teach students manual therapy for musculoskeletal disorders. The mobile companion is great for getting information on manipulative techniques to relieve pain in shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands.  

  12. MRSA eGUIDELINE

    MRSA eGUIDELINE

    MRSA eGUIDELINE has been created based on guidelines from the most updated Infectious Diseases Society of America and is the perfect quick-reference tool for information related to key summary points, treatment recommendations, treatment recommendations, dosing, and more.  

  13. Vision Test

    Vision Test

    Vision Test is great for administering a quality examination regarding various aspects of one’s vision. The app displays impressive comprehension and has tests for visual acuity, astigmatism, duochrome, and more.  

  14. Color Atlas of Family Medicine 2/E

    Color Atlas of Family Medicine 2/E

    Color Atlas of Family Medicine 2/E is absolutely loaded with photographs designed to help diagnose common and even rare conditions. With over 2000 photos, it’s perfect for gathering a more complete understanding.  

  15. Eye Handbook

    Eye Handbook

    Eye Handbook is the premier app for eye care professionals and is the most thorough app for various eye tests and more. The newest features on the app have3 allowed it to be used to connect with eye care professionals globally.  

  16. Heart Murmur Pro – The Heart Sound Database

    Heart Murmur Pro - The Heart Sound Database

    Heart Murmur Pro is one of the most complete resources for obtaining accurate information on heart sounds and murmurs. The app explains how to apply a clinical ear to understanding heart health.  

  17. First Aid Pocket Guide

    First Aid Pocket Guide

    First Aid Pocket Guide was created by professional ambulance paramedics for the purpose of acting more intently in medical emergency situations. The app breaks material done into poisons, burns, injuries, seizures, and more.  

  18. Nurse Rota Calendar

    Nurse Rota Calendar

    Nurse Rota Calendar is one of the best calendar apps for nurses to use due to their impressive ability to allow users to input the unique differences in a nurse’s schedule. With extensive customizing options, it’s perfect for nurses who often work varying shifts and more.  

  19. Results

    Results

    Results is the perfect app for getting different information on lab references, while also updating information on diagnostic screens and test batteries. As a pocket guide for junior doctor jobs, it’s a vital tool for reaffirming the most important aspects of medicine.  

  20. CNA Flashcards

    CNA Flashcards

    CNA Flashcards include over 1100 flashcards focused on four categories and help to prepare anyone for the Certified Nurses Assistant Exam. The app has been installed over 10,000 times and is heralded for its commitment to helping others.  

  21. WikEM – Emergency Medicine

    WikEM - Emergency Medicine

    WikEM – Emergency Medicine helps physicians maintain a rigor in their refining of knowledge by providing concise emergency notes. The app is consistently updated with notes and checklists to make it easier to get a wealth of information.  

  22. The Difficult Airway App

    The Difficult Airway App

    The Difficult Airway App gives all the pertinent information needed to manage the airways of patients in need of critical care. The app is based on the work of some of the leading airway management experts in the country.  

  23. Med Surg I Nursing in a Flash

    Med Surg I Nursing in a Flash

    Med Surg I Nursing in a Flash has taken the profession of nursing and condensed subjects down to 4,500 nursing study questions. It’s perfect for nursing students looking to refine their understanding before an important exam.  

  24. Eponyms (for students)

    Eponyms (for students)

    Eponyms (for students) has short descriptions of over 1700 eponyms, including more obscures ones as well. The brand new “shake” feature allows for randomly generating a new eponym to read about.  

  25. Nurse Helper

    Nurse Helper

    Nurse Helper is a must-have for nurses to quickly calculate doses, BMI, and even eschar score. The app is constantly being updated and includes information on blood compatibility, along with the addition of blood tests soon.  

  26. Quick LabRef

    Quick LabRef

    Quick LabRef is the perfect reference tool for looking at many components within a lab. The app is great for getting great material on blood tests, microbiology, physiology, pathophysiology, and more.  

  27. SAS Survival Guide

    SAS Survival Guide

    SAS Survival Guide allows users to understanding how to survive in any situation and the unique situations that can arise across the world. The app also includes useful quizzes, videos, and photo galleries.  

  28. Medical Tools

    Medical Tools

    Medical Tools is a collection of medical calculators, medical tools, and even scoring systems arranged by specialty. The app is regularly updated with new additions that make it easier to understand conversions and more.  

  29. Dosecast – Medication Reminder

    Dosecast - Medication Reminder

    Dosecast – Medication Reminder allows individuals to set reminders for various medications, vitamins, and even birth control. It’s been featured in some of the biggest publications in the country, including the New York Times, Real Simple magazine, Reader’s Digest, and many others.  

  30. MyChart

    MyChart

    MyChart allows users to input lab result information, appointments, current medications parents take, immunization history, and much more. For doctors looking to organize their practice further, it’s a great tool.  

  31. Nursing Guide

    Nursing Guide

    Nursing Guide is a free app that helps nursing students and nurses alike to get information on cancer care, diabetes, dental nursing, clinical skills, and much more.  

  32. Medscape

    Medscape

    Medscape helps clinicians and students alike get clinical information that is useful for a variety of individuals. The app’s offline access makes it useful for more settings.  

  33. Omnio (formerly Skyscape Medical Resources)

    Skyscape Medical Resources

    Omnio is an app that helps to convey the most important medical information and aims to cut through the static to best keep individuals educated. The app includes a drug guide, disease guide, medical calculator suite, and much more.  

  34. VisualDx

    VisualDx

    VisualDx helps physicians best identify what various diseases and conditions look like. It’s very useful for understanding the subtle difference between conditions.  

  35. Core – Clinical Orthopedic Exam

    Core - Clinical Orthopedic Exam

    Core – Clinical Orthopedic Exam helps nurses learn how to diagnose musculoskeletal pathology. IT’s the perfect tool for getting accurate descriptions and video clips for over 200 diagnostic tests.  

  36. Bookends on Tap

    Bookends on Tap

    Bookends on Tap is an integrative reference management app that allows users to search through PubMed Central, Google Scholar, JSTOR, Web of Science, arXiv, and the Library of Congress. It’s the perfect app for finding integrative medical information on a number of subjects.  

  37. MedCalc

    MedCalc

    MedCalc is a thorough medical calculator that provides incredible access to leading medical formulas, scores, scales, and classifications. The app’s impressive features include bibliographic references for each formula and the exclusive feature of “patients management”.  

  38. Medical Encyclopedia

    Medical Encyclopedia

    Medical Encyclopedia is a medical reference tool created by the University of Maryland and includes over 50,000 pages of consumer friendly medical information.  

  39. Mini Nurse

    Mini Nurse

    Mini Nurse has been designed to help nursing students get a comprehensive tool for gaining an understanding of what it’s like into work as a nurse. The app includes over 300 medical terms and a great BMI calculator.  

  40. Medical Emergencies Bible

    Medical Emergencies Bible

    Medical Emergencies Bible makes a great app to have on your phone as a nurse working in a high-stress area related to accidents and other medical emergencies. The thoroughness of the app makes it a useful tool for improving one’s own skills.  

  41. Certified Emergency Nurse

    Certified Emergency Nurse

    Certified Emergency Nurse has over 1400 multiple choice questioned and over 1400 flashcards that are designed to help emergency nurses have the best library of information at their fingertips. The app is broken down into 13 learning modules, which makes it easier to quickly find the desired material.  

  42. Nursing Study Guide

    Nursing Study Guide

    Nursing Study Guide has great info on how to learn all the most important information to excel at taking various nursing assessments. As a fully illustrated guide, it’s useful to understand the most complex aspects of nursing.  

  43. NCLEX Mastery LITE

    NCLEX Mastery LITE

    NCLEX Mastery LITE is a teaching tool that has recently been awarded Mobile App of the Year and Innovation of the Year. It’s great for getting thorough practice questions, numbering over 1600, while also providing 250 pharmacology questions.  

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    Obstetrics, Maternity & Neonatal Apps

    These apps are for obstetrics nurses, neonatal nurses, and anyone working in a maternity setting. They offer everything from total pregnancy trackers to guides for safe medication dosages for pregnant mothers.

  44. Baby Nursing / Breastfeeding (Timer & Activities log)

    Baby Nursing / Breastfeeding (Timer & Activities log)

    Baby Nursing / Breastfeeding (Timer & Activities log) is a great app for tracking the progress of a baby’s eating habits, sleep, growth, diaper changes and more. The app comes with high regard directly from mothers.  

  45. Breastfeeding Management 2

    Breastfeeding Management 2

    Breastfeeding Management 2 was developed by the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition specifically for the purpose of helping clinicians identify, triage, and manage common breastfeeding problems that can typically occur during the first weeks of a child’s life.  

  46. Breast-feeding

    Breast-feeding

    Breast-feeding is a contemporary app for young mothers. It helps keep track of breastfeeding times, duration of feedings, along with supplementary feeding mixtures.  

  47. PreTest Obstetrics Gynecology

    PreTest Obstetrics Gynecology

    PreTest Obstetrics Gynecology is the perfect app for taking self-assessments and reviews ahead of this crucial examination. The app has content on preconception counseling, genetics, and prenatal diagnosis, antepartum care and fetal surveillance, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy, and much more. The app makes it easier than ever to not have to carry around numerous books to study.  

  48. Pregnancy +

    Pregnancy +

    Pregnancy + is a leading tool for getting colorful interactive images of what it’s like to be pregnant. The app is intent on illustrating each stage of a pregnancy, even down to the day. It’s useful to nurses and mothers alike because of the question list for healthcare providers, shopping checklists, and even a size chart.  

  49. eBroselow SafeDose

    eBroselow SafeDose

    eBroselow SafeDose helps reinforce the proper dosages are administered in emergency room and EMS settings. It’s perfect for getting the proper dosage amounts needed in clinical settings.  

  50. Pregnancy Tracker Xtended

    Pregnancy Tracker Xtended

    Pregnancy Tracker Xtended helps pregnant women by keeping them updated on various trimester dates leading up to a due date, guessing the baby’s gender, monitoring weight, and it stores the information long-term so that it can be referenced again when/if another child is born. The app features game-like attributes that make it fun and engaging to stay informed on pregnancy happenings.  

  51. Pregnancy Contraction Timer

    Pregnancy Contraction Timer

    Pregnancy Contraction Timer has helped countless individuals note the times of their contractions to better understand when their child is going to be born. With over 60,000 downloads, it’s definitely a recommended source for getting an accurate idea of when a child will be born.  

  52. Neonatal Formulary, 6th Ed

    Neonatal Formulary, 6th Ed

    Neonatal Forumlary is a highly acclaimed source for the most accurate advice related to drugs commonly given to babies during labor, delivery, and the first month of life. The app has a website designed to complement it by supplementing useful information perfect for neonatologist, neonatal nurses, hospital pharmacists, obstetric staff, and even general practitioners.  

  53. NeoDose

    NeoDose

    NeoDose is made by Medical Data Solutions, an organization known for making other well-known dosage apps such as KidDose and Pediatric Dosage Calculator. The app allows for quickly searching through drugs by category or name in their entire database.  

  54. Neonatal Nurse

    Neonatal Nurse

    Neonatal Nurse is perfect for refining skills necessary for being the most effective neonatal nurse possible. Dr. Morarji Peesay designed the app to help one become the most effective nurse possible.  

  55. Obstetric Ultrasound

    Obstetric Ultrasound

    Obstetric Underground is a step-by-step tool for learning how to perform an obstetric ultrasound. The app displays an impressive thoroughness, including scanning techniques, ultrasound images, and umbilical cord evaluation.  

  56. OBGYN Review

    OBGYN Review

    OBGYN Review makes it easier than ever to refresh on CREOG and ABOG board material previous to entering the operating room. The fast pace of the app makes it great for quickly refreshing on material.  

  57. Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Infertility

    Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Infertility

    Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Infertility is the digital version of the popular book first published in 1990 of the same name. Countless updates have allowed it to stay at the forefront of the field and maintain a position as one of the most highly regarded publications.  

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    Pediatrics Apps

    Mobile apps for pediatric nurses offer anything you might need while working with children in a medical environment. These have general consultation tools, toxicology references, and more data relevant to child patients.

  58. KidsDoc

    KidsDoc

    KidsDoc was created by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a great reference tool for figuring out if a child is sick while on the go. The app has an alphabetical index and also a body area index that make it incredibly useful for locating many different aspects of why a child doesn’t feel well.  

  59. Lexi-PEDIATRIC SUITE

    Lexi-PEDIATRIC SUITE

    Lexi-Pediatric Suite help clinicians connect for the best in pediatric care. The app has wonderful tools for information on drug interactions, particularly regarding poisoning and toxicology.  

  60. Baby Connect (activity logger)

    Baby Connect (activity logger)

    Baby Connect has been heralded by Apple as a featured app for busy moms and is regarded as one of the leading baby tracking apps today. From graphical reports to trending charts and weekly averages, it’s a very useful tool.  

  61. Pedi STAT

    Pedi STAT

    Pedi STAT is a perfect reference tool for healthcare professionals working with pediatric patients. It gives users great information regarding ventilators, seizure medication dosages, age-specific vital signs, and much more.  

  62. Pediatrics

    Pediatrics

    Pediatrics is the official app from the magazine of the same title. It’s useful to look at any issue dated back to December 2010. The issues have all the information on research, features, reviews, case studies, and much more.  

  63. Paeds ED

    Paeds ED

    Peds ED helps calculate dosage amounts, particularly for emergency situations. The app includes formularies for nearly 40 different substances.  

  64. palmPEDi – Pediatric Emergency Medicine Tape for PICU, OR, ED Medications

    palmPEDi - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Tape for PICU, OR, ED Medications

    palmPEDi is a necessity when it comes to pediatric resuscitation. It was made with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and EMS workers in mind. The app allows users to get information on normal vitals, laryngoscope blade side, central line and peripheral IV sizes, as well as many other statistics.  

  65. Total Baby

    Total Baby

    Total Baby is a staff favorite of Apple and has been in numerous publications, namely Parenting and Babytalk Magazine. Parents and providers can use the app to track diaper changes, nursing, pumping, sleeping, baths, and much more.  

  66. BiliApp Newborn Jaundice Tool

    BiliApp Newborn Jaundice Tool

    BiliApp Newborn Jaundice Tool is based on NICE Guidance from the United Kingdom and helps to calculate neonatal bilirubin trends, along with plots in the baby’s jaundice levels and get information related to standardized charts. Specifically, it was created for pediatricians and neonatologists for use in a hospital.  

  67. Pediatric Scores

    Pediatric Scores

    Pediatric Scores make it easier than ever to understand different scores in Pediatric. The app makes it easier to assess pain, breathing patterns, comas, risk of ulcers, and more.  

  68. MedCalc 3000 Pediatrics

    MedCalc 3000 Pediatrics

    MedCalc 3000 Pediatrics is a premium medical calculator system and has a place on some of the most well-known websites in the country. It includes pediatric equations such as blood pressure percentiles, body mass index percentiles, dose adjustment for body surface area, and more.  

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  69. Pedi QuikCalc

    Pedi QuikCalc

    Pedi QuikCalc is the highly regarded app for pediatricians and makes it easier than ever to get weight-based drug dosing, IV fluid rates, weight conversions, and much more. The app is consistently updated, which keeps it on the forefront of the field.  

  70. PICU

    PICU

    PICU is consistently published with the latest information in pediatric critical care. The app includes all 67 chapters from Frank Shann’s Pediatric Critical Care book and is incredibly useful.  

  71. Pediatric Clinical Pathways

    Pediatric Clinical Pathways

    Pediatric Clinical Pathways is a highly regarded app for helping define and develop methods for meeting the needs of children from infancy to the time they’re adults. They focus on physical, emotional, and developmental needs, which makes it an integral app for anyone working in a clinical setting.  

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    Drug References

    It would be impossible to remember all of the potential interactions and conflicts among the thousands of prescription medications that are available. Drug interaction references make it easy to look up potential pitfalls of using one or more meds in tandem. This can be lifesaving information for nurses to have at their fingertips.

  72. Pill Identifier by Drugs.com

    Pill Identifier by Drugs.com

    Pill Identifier by Drugs.com is a searchable database with over 10,000 medications available in the United States. Since it’s searchable by shape and color, the app is highly regarded for its accessibility.  

  73. Nursing Drug Handbook

    Nursing Drug Handbook

    Nursing Drug Handbook is an app that gives individuals access to thousands of drug entries, which can prove crucial when looking to administer the best patient care. The app boasts an intent ability to keep nurses updated on the latest drugs to be approved by the FDA.  

  74. Tarascon Pharmacopoeia

    Tarascon Pharmacopoeia

    Regarded as one of the best pharmaceutical reference tools, Tarascon Pharmacopoeia has all the most important information about a slew of drugs to help physicians be better informed. The app’s thoroughness is showcased by inclusion of typical drug dosing, available trade and generic formulations, metabolism, and safety regarding pregnancy and lactation.  

  75. CNA Practice Test & Questions

    CNA Practice Test & Questions

    CNA Practice Test & Questions includes 300 practice questions that give the most thorough explanations for how to refine one’s study routine. The app is engaging and helps develop an astute understanding of knowledge ahead of the CNA exam.  

  76. AnestAssist PK/PD

    AnestAssist PK/PD

    AnestAssist PK/PD helps to educate individuals on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and anesthetic drug interactions. Through the visualization of these elements, the app is incredibly useful for gaining a better understanding.  

  77. Nursing Med – IV

    Nursing Med - IV

    Nursing Med – IV is great for conveying the most important techniques related to how to properly use medication IV. The app is great for learning the most innovative approaches and is entirely in Spanish.  

  78. Toxicology, 850 MCQs

    Toxicology, 850 MCQs

    Toxicology, 850 MCQs provides an incredible wealth of information regarding the broad subject of toxicology and the best approach to mastering the content. Each answer also explains why an answer is correct to help refine it more.  

  79. Epocrates

    Epocrates

    Epocrates allows nurses to look at medications and drug interactions to determine the best course of action for administering drugs. The app is well thought out and has information on diseases, labs, and even a quick button to contact the manufacturer.  

  80. Micromedex IV Compatibility

    Micromedex IV Compatibility

    Micromedex IV Compatibility is an incredible app for addressing the very serious concerns related to combining IV medications. It also helps to identify contributing factors related to physical compatibility, storage, study period, and container stability, among others.  

  81. Nurse’s Drug Handbook TR

    Nurse’s Drug Handbook TR

    Nurse’s Drug Handbook TR equips nurses with all the need-to-know information for properly administering drugs to their patients. With a library of over 3,000 brand-name and 1,000 generic drugs, it’s incredibly useful.  

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    Human Anatomy Apps

    Studying human anatomy is an integral part of nursing education, and it never hurts to have a handy reference easily accessible.

  82. Human Anatomy Atlas

    Human Anatomy Atlas

    Human Anatomy Atlas is a highly regarded app for 3D anatomy. The app includes over 3,800 anatomical structures and its depth makes it much easier to learn and understand anatomical content.  

  83. Anatomy Lectures

    Anatomy Lectures

    Anatomy Lectures has easy to access content on the anatomy of a heart, larynx, forearm, ankle joint, and much more. The author of the app worked as a paediatric urological surgeon, so is very well-versed in human anatomy.  

  84. Pocket Anatomy

    Pocket Anatomy

    Pocket Anatomy is an app with 3D models of the male and female figure that is great for analyzing various components of the human body. The app features over 100,000 words of anatomical content, which makes it a great tool for refining one’s knowledge.  

  85. Human Anatomy

    Human Anatomy

    Human Anatomy is a referential app that includes information on sixteen biological systems, ranging from the cardio vascular system to the eye and female reproductive system. With seemingly endless information and defined pictures, it’s a great page for gaining a clear understanding of human anatomy.  

  86. Classic Anatomy

    Classic Anatomy

    Classic Anatomy is a quiz game that helps educate users on human anatomy and go from a novice to an expert on the subject. Featuring touch and text quizzes, the app also has anatomical terminology in languages such as English, Latin, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian.  

  87. Visual Anatomy

    Visual Anatomy

    Visual Anatomy is dense with 3D models for looking at many different components within the human body. It includes 1247 Gray’s Anatomy images, which makes it great for getting this content on the go.  

  88. Anatomy 3D – Anatronica

    Anatomy 3D - Anatronica

    Anatomy 3D – Anatronica is the impressive app that functions as an educational guide for the human skeletal and muscular anatomies. With a 3D touch interface, it’s incredibly user friendly.  

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    Cardiology Tools

    Heart trouble can strike quickly and have devastating consequences. It pays for nurses to keep their knowledge fresh regarding procedures for dealing with patients with heart trouble.

  89. Easy ECG

    Easy ECG

    Easy ECG helps give experience to even a novice in cardiology and is perfect for interpreting ECG rhythms in Lead 2 with 99% accuracy. The app emphasizes an intuitive interface that is very easy to use.  

  90. 12-Lead ECG Challenge

    12-Lead ECG Challenge

    12-Lead ECG Challenge is designed to allow nurses to refine their 12-Lead ECG skills and the app contains over 150 clinically clinically-obtained 12-lead ECGs. The rationale answers show the actual diagnosis and graphical reference for attaining a better understanding of ECGs.  

  91. iPacemakerPro – Pacemaker & ICD encyclopedia

    iPacemakerPro - Pacemaker & ICD encyclopedia

    iPacemakerPro is the perfect device for health professionals to get a full database of over 6,500 cardiac devices that include technical sheets, product alerts, manuals, and batter projections, among others. Additionally, the app makes it incredibly easy to search by name, manufacturer, category, and x-ray ID.  

  92. Instant ECG: An Electrocardiogram Rhythms Interpretation Guide

    Instant ECG: An Electrocardiogram Rhythms Interpretation Guide

    Instant ECG is heralded for its high-quality app that makes a great ECG guide for physicians, nurses, paramedics, and more. The guide is very useful for quickly referencing material or giving yourself a refresher.  

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    Oncology Nurse Tools

    Oncology nurses work with patients who have tumors. Having a tumor can be an emotional and scary time for patients, whether it turns out cancerous or not, and a nurse with in-depth knowledge of oncology can help patients understand their potential options and outcomes in a comforting but realistic way.

  93. Oncology Visual Medical Dictionary Series

    Oncology Visual Medical Dictionary Series

    This app is not available in the U.S. app store, but is a great option for oncology nurses based in other countries who are looking for a quick visual reference for any sub-topic of oncology.  

  94. Smartest Oncologist

    Smartest Oncologist

    Smartest Oncologist helps oncologists refine their clinical skills through 5 simple clinical questions a day, with each quiz only live for 24 hours. It’s a great way to stay sharp on common information and become the best physician possible.  

  95. Annals of Oncology

    Annals of Oncology

    Annals of Oncology is the official app to connect one to a wealth of information related to Oncology and makes it easier than ever with this great library of all issues of the journal of the same name.  

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    Planning, Productivity & More

    Scheduling and general productivity apps can be great for nurses as well. The availability of syncing calendars and file systems, and even quick note taking apps can help a nurse maintain a hectic schedule without losing track of important information.

  96. Evernote

    Evernote

    Evernote is the acclaimed multi-platform app that allows individuals to take notes, pictures, make to-do lists, create voice reminders, and more.  

  97. INRIX Traffic, Maps & Alerts

    INRIX Traffic, Maps & Alerts

    INRIX Traffic, Maps & Alerts has a variety of useful contexts and it details various road routings and traffic density. This can prove incredibly useful for paramedics and EMS drivers.  

  98. FileApp (File Manager & Document Reader )

    FileApp ( File Manager & Document Reader )

    FileApp ( File Manager & Document Reader ) is great for nurses looking for the ability to open a variety of documents. It’s great for nurses trying to read various things on the go.  

  99. Multi Lang Dictionary and Translator + Text to Speech with English Spanish Chinese French German Korean Russian and more!

    Multi Lang Dictionary and Translator + Text to Speech with English Spanish Chinese French German Korean Russian and more!

    Multi Lang Dictionary and Translator + Text is perfect for any nurse working with patients who speak other languages or simply want definitions to words in English.  

  100. Errands To-do List

    Errands To-do List

    Errands To-Do List is an innovative task manager that makes it easier to plan around the often difficult schedule a nurse is forced to maintain. The app provides a wealth of useful tools to use, ranging from folders and checklists to task images and mail tasks.  

  101. CalenGoo (sync with Google Calendar™)

    CalenGoo (sync with Google Calendar™)

    CalenGoo works with Google Calendar to allow users to update their calendar from any Apple device and can even be used without internet connection. The app displays impressive depth, making it great for nurses, doctors, and medical professionals.  

  102. Medical Spanish: Healthcare Phrasebook with Audio

    Medical Spanish: Healthcare Phrasebook with Audio

    Medical Spanish: Healthcare Phrasebook with Audio should be installed on any doctor or nurse’s phone that isn’t bilingual, but would like quick access to useful medical terminology in Spanish.  

  103. Rounds List

    Rounds List

    Rounds List is revolutionizing how physicians make their rounds through this cloud-based app that makes it easier to manage various aspects of patient lists, clinical picture, lab values, and more. With over 5000 practices and 10,000 physicians using the app, it’s definitely worth the time.  

  104. Dropbox

    Dropbox

    Dropbox allows users to upload pictures, videos, documents, and more onto the internet and easily access them from anywhere. It’s an impressive app that has been significantly refined. Nurses can use this to quickly access nursing documents on the go.  

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