# Nursing Diagnosis Reference — Develop Nursing Care Plans

> Evidence-based nursing diagnoses, interventions, and rationales for care planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyscape Medpresso Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-diagnosis-reference/id1228541624 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 28 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-diagnosis-reference/id1228541624/reviews.md

## What is Nursing Diagnosis Reference?

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content.

Streamline patient care with the Nursing Diagnosis Reference Manual, 12th Edition! This essential guide offers clear, evidence-based diagnoses, interventions, and rationales for every clinical scenario. Perfect for students and practicing nurses, it’s a quick-reference must-have for accurate care planning and improved outcomes.

Clearly written, logically organized, and updated to reflect the 2021-2023 NANDA-I definitions and classifications, Nursing Diagnosis Reference Manual, 12th Edition, delivers fast, easy access to essential information and instills the confidence students need to successfully apply diagnoses in a wide variety of clinical settings. 
 
This enhanced, thoroughly revised edition leverages the nursing process to guide students through 267 comprehensive monographs for NANDA-I-approved nursing diagnoses. Each standalone monograph is alphabetized for quick reference and written and reviewed by leaders throughout the field of nursing, making it easier than ever to access reliable, up-to-date nursing diagnosis information, related factors, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses criteria for patient-centered care or safe practice. 

Content licensed from printed ISBN-13: 9781975201609
Content licensed from printed ISBN-10: 1975201604

If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000

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Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx

Author(s): Linda Phelps DNP, RN
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

## Key features

- Evidence-based diagnoses
- Interventions and rationales
- Updated NANDA-I classifications
- Quick reference format
- Alphabetized monographs
- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses criteria

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SparksTaylor's Nursing 3M sub | $30.99 | per 3 months |
| SparksTaylor's Nursing 6M sub | $40.99 | per 6 months |
| SparksTaylor's Nursing 1/Y sub | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nursing Diagnosis Reference | $79.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Nursing Diagnosis Reference

### What is Nursing Diagnosis Reference?

Nursing Diagnosis Reference is a medical app that provides clear, evidence-based nursing diagnoses, interventions, and rationales for students and practicing nurses. It helps streamline patient care and improve outcomes with up-to-date NANDA-I classifications.

### Is Nursing Diagnosis Reference free?

The app is free to download and includes sample content, allowing users to try before they buy. Full access to all content requires an in-app purchase.

### What is the cost of Nursing Diagnosis Reference content?

While the app is free to download, unlocking all content requires an in-app purchase. Specific pricing for full content access is not detailed in the provided information, but subscription plans are available starting at $30.99 for 3 months.

### What NANDA-I classifications does Nursing Diagnosis Reference use?

The app is updated to reflect the 2021-2023 NANDA-I definitions and classifications. It features 267 comprehensive monographs for NANDA-I-approved nursing diagnoses.

### Who developed Nursing Diagnosis Reference?

Nursing Diagnosis Reference was developed by Skyscape Medpresso Inc. The content is licensed from Wolters Kluwer Health.

### What devices support Nursing Diagnosis Reference?

Nursing Diagnosis Reference is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for users aged 17 and older.

### How often is Nursing Diagnosis Reference updated?

The app was last updated on January 16, 2026, with version 5.8.5. This indicates a commitment to providing current information for users.

### Does Nursing Diagnosis Reference have ads?

Yes, the app contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.5 — 2026-01-16

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.8.0 — 2025-10-14

Enhanced, thoroughly revised edition leverages the nursing process to guide students through 267 comprehensive monographs for NANDA-I-approved nursing diagnoses.

### 5.0.3 — 2021-07-19

* Split-screen support for iPad and Mac OS

### 4.4.1 — 2020-06-26

Fixes related to connecting to iTunes for in-app purchases in iOS version 13.4 and above

### 3.2.7 — 2018-06-13

- iPhone X support
- UI/UX enhancement
- Minor bug fixes

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