Best Nurses Pocket Guide Apps

200+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free nurses pocket guide apps? 20 of our 200+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Nurses Pocket Guide Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Nurse's Pocket Guide-DiagnosisNurse's Pocket Guide-DiagnosisFree4.5★ (175)YesYesJun 2026
2Davis's Drug Guide - NursesDavis's Drug Guide - NursesFree4.9★ (9K)YesYesJul 2026
3RNotes: Nurse's Pocket GuideRNotes: Nurse's Pocket GuideFree5.0★ (26)YesYesJul 2026
4Davis Drug Guide For NursesDavis Drug Guide For NursesFree4.8★ (8.6K)NoYesJul 2026
5Nursing CentralNursing CentralFree4.9★ (10K)YesYesJul 2026
6Picmonic Nursing & NCLEX StudyPicmonic Nursing & NCLEX StudyFree4.9★ (21K)YesYesJul 2026
7LPN Notes: Clinical GuideLPN Notes: Clinical GuideFree4.7★ (50)YesYesJul 2026
8Nurse Anesthesia Pocket GuideNurse Anesthesia Pocket GuideFree4.7★ (79)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Nurses Pocket Guide

Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnosis#1

Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnosis by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.5(175 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app assists nurses in creating accurate nursing diagnoses and care plans. It provides detailed information for over 400 medical conditions, including definitions, interventions, and documentation guidelines. Users can also search by patient symptom to find related diagnoses.

Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses#2

Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

DrugGuide.com Exclusive Access
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.9😊(9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#30in Medical
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This comprehensive drug reference provides essential information for safe medication administration across all age groups. It includes detailed drug monographs, audio pronunciations, pill images, regular updates, and safety alerts. Access to an exclusive online portal offers additional features like dosing calculators and drug of the week notifications.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient mobile access
  • 🚀 Helpful for nursing students and professionals
  • 🚀 Reliable and trusted resource

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Missing information on some drugs
RNotes: Nurse's Pocket Guide#3

RNotes: Nurse's Pocket Guide by Skyscape Medpresso Inc

NCLEX, HIPAA & OSHA tips
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
5.0(26 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This medical reference app provides essential nursing information for students and professionals. It offers quick access to clinical content, NCLEX tips, and safety alerts, with updated guidelines and laboratory values. An in-app purchase unlocks all features and ongoing updates.

More Nurses Pocket Guide apps to explore

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Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Medication Safety in Nursing
Free

This comprehensive drug guide provides nurses with essential medical information for safe medication administration. It features thousands of drug monographs, interaction details, and safety alerts, all organized for quick access and enhanced by personalized notes and search functionality.

Thousands of drug monographsDrug-drug and drug-food interactionsSafety alerts and cautions
🏥 Medical
(8.6K)
subscription
5
Nursing Central
Nursing Central
Nursing Central
Premier All-In-One Nursing App
Free

This comprehensive nursing app integrates multiple best-selling resources to provide quick access to vital clinical information. It offers detailed data on diseases, drugs, tests, and procedures, along with a medical dictionary and access to the PubMed database. Features include study tools, custom notes, and multimedia content to enhance learning and efficiency for healthcare professionals and students.

Drug information with updatesMedical dictionary with 75,000+ entriesLaboratory and diagnostic test details
🏥 Medical
(10K)
paid
6
Picmonic Nursing & NCLEX Study
Picmonic Nursing & NCLEX Study
Picmonic Nursing & NCLEX Study
LPN FNP NCLEX RN Exam Prep
Free

Master nursing school and board exams with engaging mnemonic videos and practice questions. This app uses research-proven techniques to boost memory retention, helping you learn more effectively and retain information longer. Prepare for NCLEX, NP exams, and various nursing courses with a comprehensive study tool.

Mnemonic videosSpaced repetition quizzingThousands of quiz questions
📚 Education
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
7
LPN Notes: Clinical Guide
LPN Notes: Clinical Guide
LPN Notes: Clinical Guide
Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide
Free

A comprehensive clinical pocket guide for nurses and students, offering quick access to essential medical information, procedures, and patient education. It aids in preparing for exams and delivering safe healthcare with features like smart search and note-taking capabilities.

Procedures and skills guideSystem-specific patient assessmentDisease and patient education
🏥 Medical
(50)
free with in-app purchases
8
Nurse Anesthesia Pocket Guide
Nurse Anesthesia Pocket Guide
Nurse Anesthesia Pocket Guide
For Students & Clinicians
Free

A comprehensive, easy-to-read reference guide for nurse anesthetists, students, and clinicians. It covers general anesthesia, obstetrics, pediatrics, regional anesthesia, and medication charts, with updated information on complications and monitoring.

Concise anesthesia informationGeneral, obstetrics, pediatrics anesthesiaRegional anesthesia and medication charts
🏥 Medical
(79)
free with in-app purchases
9
Bates' Pocket Guide
Bates' Pocket Guide
Bates' Pocket Guide
Physical Exam & History Taking
Free

This app provides essential information for obtaining health histories and conducting physical exams. It features step-by-step techniques, updated images, and differential diagnoses for quick and accurate interpretation of findings. Ideal for students and professionals needing a fast reference.

Over 130 detailed topicsStep-by-step instructionsUpdated photographs and illustrations
🏥 Medical
(295)
free with in-app purchases
10
Pocket Pharmacist
Pocket Pharmacist
Pocket Pharmacist
Pharmacist Curated Drug Info
Free

Access comprehensive drug information curated by pharmacists, check for drug interactions, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Organize your medications and impress your medical team with neat printouts.

Pharmacist-curated drug summariesUnbiased drug informationFast drug search (offline)
🏥 Medical
(3.8K)
subscription
11
Nurse's Drug Handbook
Nurse's Drug Handbook
Nurse's Drug Handbook
Rx pharmacology reference
Free

Access comprehensive drug information for healthcare professionals. This app provides accurate, timely facts on hundreds of medications, organized alphabetically with detailed entries covering indications, dosages, interactions, and nursing considerations. Stay updated with the latest edition through an annual subscription.

Hundreds of drug factsAlphabetical drug entriesIndications and dosages
🏥 Medical
(1.4K)
subscription
12
Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026
Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026
Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026
Critical Care Nursing Practice
Free

Prepare for your Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Adult certification exam with extensive practice questions and a full-length mock exam. Reinforce key concepts and improve retention to confidently pass your test.

1,000+ practice questionsFull-length mock examDetailed explanations with references
🏥 Medical
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
HESI® A2 Prep by Pocket Prep
HESI® A2 Prep by Pocket Prep
HESI® A2 Prep by Pocket Prep
Nursing Admissions Assessment
Free

Prepare for your nursing admissions assessment with extensive practice questions and detailed explanations. This app offers various study modes and performance analytics to help you master key concepts and boost your confidence for exam day.

1,475 HESI A2 practice questionsExpert-written, exam-like questionsDetailed explanations with references
🏥 Medical
(5.6K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN
5900 Questions + Course Review
Free

Prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam with comprehensive content review and over 5900 practice questions. Features include study modes, personalized quizzes, performance tracking, and expert support. Unlock full access through an in-app purchase.

Comprehensive content review5900+ NCLEX-style questionsNext Generation NCLEX questions
🏥 Medical
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Nurse Guide Clinical Procedure
Nurse Guide Clinical Procedure
Nurse Guide Clinical Procedure
200+ Step-by-step instructions
Free

This app provides over 200 step-by-step instructions for common nursing procedures, organized by the nursing process. It offers detailed planning, implementation, and documentation guidance, with special considerations for various patient needs. Offline access and powerful search capabilities ensure quick information retrieval for students and practicing nurses.

200+ step-by-step nursing proceduresOrganized by nursing processPlanning, implementation, and documentation guidance
🏥 Medical
(6)
free with in-app purchases
16
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar
Simple Nursing Work Schedule
Free

Manage your nursing work schedule, discover job opportunities, and connect with colleagues. Easily swap shifts, share your calendar with loved ones, and balance your professional and personal life.

Organize work scheduleDiscover job opportunitiesSwap shifts with colleagues
🌐 Social Networking
(145K)
ad-supported
17
NCLEX RN Mastery Exam - 2026
NCLEX RN Mastery Exam - 2026
NCLEX RN Mastery Exam - 2026
#1 Nursing Practice Test Prep
Free

Prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam with over 4,000 practice questions written by U.S. nurses. Features an adaptive learning engine, AI tutor for personalized explanations, and realistic simulation tests. Connect with a community and get expert support.

4,000+ NCLEX-style questionsAdaptive learning engineAI tutor with instant explanations
🏥 Medical
(31K)
subscription
18
Pass CNOR Nursing Exam 2026
Pass CNOR Nursing Exam 2026
Pass CNOR Nursing Exam 2026
Study CNOR Prep Smarter
Free

Prepare for the CNOR exam with expertly crafted practice questions and detailed explanations. Track your progress with realistic simulations to build confidence and excel in your perioperative nursing career. Elevate your expertise and pass your certification with this comprehensive study resource.

Expertly crafted practice questionsDetailed explanationsProven test-taking strategies
🏥 Medical
(5)
free with in-app purchases
19
RNotes®
RNotes®
RNotes®
Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide
Free

This clinical reference app provides nurses and students with quick access to essential medical information, including guidelines, procedures, and exam preparation tools. It features full-color images, charts, and customizable notes to enhance patient care and learning.

Quick-reference clinical nursing informationUpdated AHA guidelinesFull-color images and charts
🏥 Medical
(38)
free with in-app purchases
20
ATI TEAS Mastery | Test 2026
ATI TEAS Mastery | Test 2026
ATI TEAS Mastery | Test 2026
Test Prep & Practice Questions
Free

Prepare for your ATI TEAS exam with this comprehensive study tool. It offers a large question bank, adaptive learning, and expert support to help you master key concepts and improve your test-taking strategies. Track your progress and build confidence for exam day.

1,300+ TEAS V7-specific practice questionsAI-driven adaptive learning engineDiscussion and nurse expert support
📚 Education
(13K)
subscription

FAQ about Nurses Pocket Guide

What are the best nurses pocket guide apps for iPhone?
Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnosis tops our nurses pocket guide apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 175 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top nurses pocket guide apps we rank are free to download, including Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnosis and Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses.
Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnosis shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 200+ nurses pocket guide apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnosis is a mobile application that helps nurses create accurate nursing diagnoses and develop effective care plans. It provides comprehensive information on over 400 medical conditions, including definitions, related factors, interventions, and documentation guidelines.
Key features include over 400 medical conditions with associated nursing diagnoses updated with the latest NANDA-I and ICNP classifications, and NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model terminology. It also offers prioritized actions/interventions with rationales, care plan guides, NIC/NOC labels, and a full-text search function.