# CMSRN Pocket Prep — Med-Surg Nursing Exam Practice

> Mobile exam preparation for the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) certification. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Prep, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmsrn-pocket-prep/id976953619 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket Prep, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478383132)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 767 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmsrn-pocket-prep/id976953619/reviews.md

## What is CMSRN Pocket Prep?

Pocket Prep is your award-winning tool in mobile learning and exam preparation. Pocket Prep allows you to study anywhere, anytime, right from your mobile device. We strive to make studying more efficient by redefining how you prepare for the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) exam.

* Academics’ Choice “Smart Media” award winner
* EdTech Digest “Cool Tool” award winner

The Science Behind Mobile Learning:
Overloading your brain with too much information at once is a common study mistake. Research has shown that smaller, more frequent study sessions are the key to knowledge retention. In other words, taking short quizzes on the go is a much more effective means of exam preparation than reading page after page in a textbook. Apps offer the benefit of interaction, which means you’re far more likely to remember a concept you engage with rather than one you’ve only read about.

Take your med-surg studies with you, no matter where life takes you.

Get Started for Free:
We provide a limited free version so you can get a feel for the app before deciding to upgrade. The free version offers dozens of practice questions with detailed answer explanations and limited access to the Question of the Day.

Want Even More Practice?
Choose your ideal study package to gain access to our proven test bank. You'll enjoy:

- Hundreds of practice questions and detailed rationales
- Access to Question of the Day (QOTD)
- All social media bonus questions
- Exam Builder to create customized exams
- Money-Back Pass Guarantee*
- Priority in-app support

Pocket Prep Features:
- No internet required
- Study Modes: See answers as you go or at the end
- Retake past exams with a single tap
- Study reminders and QOTD notifications
- Automatic test saving and retrieval
- Detailed history and results reporting
- Exam day countdown
- Multi-device ready

Our team of writers and editors are industry leaders who have meticulously crafted practice questions and detailed answer explanations with you in mind. Since 2011, Pocket Prep has helped over six million students and professionals achieve more.

Need help? Contact us through the app’s support section at any time for a response within a few hours. *Terms and conditions apply for our Pass Guarantee. See our help center for details.

## Key features

- Hundreds of practice questions
- Detailed answer explanations
- Customizable exam builder
- Study reminders and notifications
- Offline access
- Pass guarantee

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CMSRN Premium | $34.99 | one-time |
| CMSRN Special | $25.99 | one-time |
| CMSRN Classic | $19.99 | one-time |
| CMSRN Bridge | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CMSRN Pocket Prep?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive question bank with detailed rationales
- ✅ Questions more challenging than actual certification exam
- 📖 Cited references to textbook for each question
- ⏰ Question of the day feature with reminders
- 🎯 Effective study tool for CMSRN certification prep
- 📱 Convenient portable study option
- 🔄 Flexible answer review (immediate or end of test)
- ✨ Helps users pass certification exams on first attempt

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive pricing ($30-34) compared to competitors
- 🐛 Frequent app freezing and crashing
- ⚠️ Content misalignment with course material
- 📊 Too focused on anatomy/physiology over nursing practice
- 🤔 Questions lack clinical scenario/critical thinking focus
- ⚡ Performance degradation with more questions answered
- 🔌 Limited free version (only 30 questions)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when answering multiple-choice questions
- App becomes progressively slower as more questions are answered
- App crashes and requires restart on certain question types
- Performance issues with extended use

**Most requested features**

- Support for multiple-answer questions without freezing
- More clinical scenario-based questions
- More nursing care and critical thinking questions
- Better alignment with actual certification exam content
- Medication-specific questions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmsrn-pocket-prep/id976953619/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Med surg

*2020-04-27*

Questions do not relate to med surg class material

### 3/5 — Too many glitches

*2019-02-28*

The questions are good the app is ok but it has too many glitches for a $34 app. I got through all the questions but found that the more questions I answered the slower it became. Now all it does is freeze. A lot of frustration for this amount of money.

### 5/5 — RN

*2018-07-24, version 6.5.4*

Love having small practice tests. Answers and rationales can be had immediately or at the end of the test. Convenient.

### 5/5 — 100% would recommend

*2018-07-23, version 6.5.4*

The questions are challenging (in a good way) and the answers can always be found in the book (each question includes reference pages).

### 1/5 — Ok

*2018-05-11*

Bought this but cannot answer questions which call for more than one answer.  Each time these questions pop up ,then the app freezes and I must start all over again on a new test with  different questions,..., really not cool! Am not even sure if this review will be allowed!

**Developer response:** Hi there! We’re sorry to hear the app is misbehaving! What you’re describing is not typical app behavior. Please contact us so we can provide suggestions on how to improve your study experience. We can be reached through the app’s Settings menu — we’ll keep an eye out for your message! 👀

### 4/5 — Solid review questions, but

*2017-08-25*

It's really expensive. I like the cited references and the questions are great. However there are others apps with half the questions for $5 instead of thirty.

### 2/5 — Too focused on anatomy and definitions.

*2017-02-22*

As with any nursing exam, be it the NCLEX or a certification exam, it is focused on asking questions regarding a scenario and what the nurse would do (or do FIRST), what the nurse would anticipate next, and education. This app, just from the 50 free questions I did in 15 minutes, was more about memorized anatomy and terminology definitions and less focused on actual MedSurg nursing. I would personally recommend rereading your giant NCLEX prep books to study instead. No way I would pay almost $30 for the full version with 450 questions when I have my Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination book with over 4500 questions and rationales.

### 4/5 — Great tool to study for Med-Surge Certification Exam

*2017-01-31*

I used this app as one of the tools to study for my CMSRN. I took the exam today and I passed it. The questions on this app are much harder that the actual questions in the test, which is good because when you do them, they make you think; and when you answer the test questions they seem a lot easier. I would definitely recommend this app as one of the tools to study for the Med-Surge Certification Exam!.

### 3/5 — RN-BC

*2016-06-08*

I PASSED my exam and this app was my primary study method! I consistently got 20-40% on the exams within the app because the questions are VERY hard, much much harder than the actual test, but it gave excellent direction for studying and I loved the reminders that popped up! I was nervous about passing because of my horrible scores within the app and that's why I'm reviewing, because I want to recommend this app and ease anxiety about how hard the questions within are, and how even though they're hard questions they stimulate thinking which is exactly what you need!

### 3/5 — CMSRN

*2016-03-21*

If you answer these questions correctly you have absolutely nothing to worry about. These questions were 10x harder than the actual exam questions. I don't even recall any medication specific questions. 😑

## Frequently asked questions about CMSRN Pocket Prep

### What is CMSRN Pocket Prep?

CMSRN Pocket Prep is a mobile application designed to help registered nurses prepare for the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) exam. It offers a structured approach to studying through practice questions, detailed explanations, and customizable exam options, all accessible from your mobile device.

### What are the key features of CMSRN Pocket Prep?

Key features include hundreds of practice questions with detailed rationales, an exam builder for customized study sessions, study reminders, offline access, and a money-back pass guarantee. Users can also benefit from detailed results reporting and automatic test saving.

### How much does CMSRN Pocket Prep cost?

The app offers a limited free version with some practice questions and limited access to the Question of the Day. Users can upgrade to a paid study package to unlock the full test bank, additional features, and the pass guarantee.

### Is CMSRN Pocket Prep compatible with my device?

The application is designed for mobile devices and is described as 'multi-device ready.' While specific operating system requirements are not detailed, it is intended for use on smartphones and tablets.

### How does CMSRN Pocket Prep help with studying?

The app utilizes principles of mobile learning, emphasizing shorter, more frequent study sessions over traditional textbook reading. This interactive approach, combined with detailed answer explanations, aims to improve knowledge retention and make exam preparation more efficient and engaging.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.7.9 — 2020-06-24

Pocket Prep has been working hard on a brand new application.  This update allows us to more easily transfer you to the new app.  If you have upgraded to the Premium Plan, you will still have that access in the new application.

If you have any trouble, we have also updated our in app help center.  Please visit Settings -> Feedback & Support -> Help & Message Center and one of our team members will help you directly.

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