# Nurse Buddy: Drug, Dose & Math — Offline labs, calculators, ABG

> Offline clinical reference and calculator suite for nurses and nursing students. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Guimary.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurse-buddy-drug-dose-and-math/id6778881183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Guimary](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778881185)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurse-buddy-drug-dose-and-math/id6778881183/reviews.md

## What is Nurse Buddy?

Built by a DNP, APN nurse practitioner and an MSN, RN — not a content farm.

Every drug, lab value, and calculation you need on the floor, working fully offline. No sign-in. No ads. No data collection.

MED MATH PRACTICE (Pro)
Practice questions with worked solutions — IV flow rates, drip rates, infusion time, piggybacks, heparin, weight-based mcg/kg/min drips, and safe-rate judgment. When you get one wrong, it names the mistake you made. Every question ends with the rule behind it.

DRUG GUIDE
449 medications with indications, dosing, and the nursing considerations that matter at the bedside. Searchable offline.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
278 prefixes, suffixes, and roots with real clinical examples. 565 clinical abbreviations. The complete Joint Commission and ISMP Do Not Use list, with what to write instead.

LAB VALUES
Common labs with normal ranges and what an abnormal result means for your patient.

CALCULATORS
Weight-based dosing, BMI and BSA, burn fluid resuscitation, GFR, pediatric dose checks, unit conversion, OB assessment.

CLINICAL TOOLS
ABG interpretation, EKG guidance, sepsis screening, stroke assessment, care plan builder.

WORKS WITH NO SIGNAL
Basements, stairwells, older units — it still works.

PRIVACY
No sign-in. No ads. No data collection. Nothing leaves your phone.

NURSE BUDDY PRO
A one-time unlock. No subscription, ever.

BUILT BY NURSE EDUCATORS
Imelda de Vera Guimary, DNP, APN, MPH, CDE, CWC-AP
Robert Guimary, MSN, RN
Authors of RN Med-Surg Simplified and PN Med-Surg Simplified.

For educational and reference use only. Not a substitute for clinical judgment, facility policy, or a licensed provider's orders.

## Key features

- Offline drug guide
- Lab value reference
- Dose and IV drip rate calculators
- BMI and body weight calculations
- ABG interpreter
- EKG interpretation guide
- Braden Scale and NIHSS assessments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nurse Budy Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurse-buddy-drug-dose-and-math/id6778881183/reviews.md

### 5/5 — super helpful!

*2026-08-26*

helped me so much in nursing school! super convenient and has a lot of resources that you’ll need in school especially med surge and pharmacology.

### 5/5 — SO HELPFUL

*2026-07-29*

This app is so useful for nursing students and nurses in the field. So grateful for the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Nurse Buddy

### What is Nurse Buddy?

Nurse Buddy is a clinical reference and calculator application designed for nurses and nursing students. It provides offline access to drug information, lab values, and various assessment tools.

### Does Nurse Buddy require an internet connection?

No, Nurse Buddy is fully offline and works without a signal. This means you can access all its features even without an internet connection.

### What types of calculators are included in Nurse Buddy?

Nurse Buddy includes calculators for weight-based dose, dose/volume, IV drip rate, BMI, BSA, ideal body weight, GFR, and more. It also features a unit and mEq converter.

### What assessment tools are available in Nurse Buddy?

The app offers an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) interpreter, an EKG/rhythm interpretation guide, a Sepsis (qSOFA) screen, the Braden Scale, and the NIHSS for stroke assessment.

### Does Nurse Buddy collect or store patient data?

No, Nurse Buddy prioritizes privacy and collects no data. No account, login, or patient data is ever collected, stored, or transmitted.

### What is the age rating for Nurse Buddy?

Nurse Buddy has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for older students and professionals.

### How often is Nurse Buddy updated?

The latest version of Nurse Buddy is 2.1, which was last updated on July 10, 2026. Updates typically include new features and content.

### Is Nurse Buddy available on Android devices?

Currently, Nurse Buddy is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not provided.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-08-26

Tap any health topic in Medical Terminology to open a full detail view —
complete summary, related terms, and a link to the MedlinePlus entry for
deeper reading.

Also cleaned up duplicate disclaimer notices that were appearing twice on
some screens.

### 2.4 — 2026-08-24

MED MATH PRACTICE (Pro)
64 practice questions with fully worked solutions across IV flow rates, drip rates, infusion time, piggybacks, heparin, weight-based drips, and safe-rate judgment.

Get one wrong and it tells you which mistake you made — not just the correct answer. Every question ends with the rule behind it, so what you learn carries to the next one.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
278 word parts with 518 worked examples. Search "brady" and learn that brady- means slow, then see it across bradycardia, bradypnea, and bradykinesia.

565 clinical abbreviations, including the full Joint Commission and ISMP Do Not Use list — the app tells you what to write instead.

ALSO
· Much smaller download and faster first launch
· Now supports iOS 15 and later

All clinical content reviewed by Imelda de Vera Guimary, DNP, APN, MPH, CDE, CWC-AP. Still fully offline. Still no ads, no sign-in, no data collection.

### 2.3 — 2026-07-18

Performance improvements and a smoother experience. Thanks for using Nurse Buddy!

### 2.2 — 2026-07-17

Nurse Buddy Pro just got more useful.

Calculate doses right from any drug page. Open a drug, tap Calculate Dose, and jump straight into the calculator — no switching screens.
Built-in unit conversion. Convert mcg/mg/g, mL/L, lb/kg, and °F/°C on the fly, with each conversion step shown so you can follow the math.
New Clinician theme. A distinct teal look for Pro, easy on the eyes for long shifts. Reading screens stay just as clear.
Pro is still a one-time unlock — no subscription, yours forever. Existing owners keep everything.

Built by a nurse. Fully offline.

### 2.1 — 2026-07-10

• New Student Resources section — free NCLEX readiness assessments (PN & RN), spiral-bound med-surg study guides, and live review info
• Nurse Buddy is now free to download — all core reference tools included
• Performance improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*
