Best Nursing Care Plan Apps

216+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Whether you're new to nursing care plan or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 216+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Nursing Care Plan

Manual of Nursing Diagnosis#2

Manual of Nursing Diagnosis by Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Latest NANDA-I changes
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.0(60 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides the latest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses to assist healthcare professionals and students in creating patient care plans. It includes updated content, sample assessment guides, and helps integrate diagnostic categories into clinical activities. A free version offers sample content, with a subscription unlocking the full resource.

Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnosis#3

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

Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans
Worth Considering
🏥 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.

More Nursing Care Plan apps to explore

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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
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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
6
Nursing Diagnosis Reference
Nursing Diagnosis Reference
Nursing Diagnosis Reference
Develop Nursing Care Plans
Free

This medical reference app provides evidence-based nursing diagnoses, interventions, and rationales for various clinical scenarios. It's designed for students and practicing nurses to streamline care planning and improve patient outcomes with up-to-date NANDA-I classifications.

Evidence-based diagnosesInterventions and rationalesUpdated NANDA-I classifications
🏥 Medical
(27)
free with in-app purchases
7
Medical Surgical Nursing Lewis
Medical Surgical Nursing Lewis
Medical Surgical Nursing Lewis
Clinical Companion
Free

This clinical companion offers quick access to information on over 200 medical-surgical conditions and procedures. It features detailed summaries, full-color illustrations, lab values, and patient teaching content, updated to reflect the latest medical knowledge.

200+ medical-surgical conditions and proceduresFull-color illustrations and summary tablesLab values and Spanish translations
🏥 Medical
(38)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Nursing School & NCLEX Prep
Nursing School & NCLEX Prep
Nursing School & NCLEX Prep
Exam Prep with SimpleNursing
Free

Prepare for nursing school and NCLEX exams with engaging video lessons, comprehensive study guides, and a large question bank. Developed by healthcare professionals, this app uses visual learning aids and detailed rationales to help students master concepts and improve critical thinking skills for exam success.

1,200+ instructional videos with test tips900+ comprehensive study guides4,000+ NCLEX-RN/PN practice questions
📚 Education
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
DrugGuide.com Exclusive Access
Free

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.

1,700+ drug monographsAudio pronunciationsPill images
🏥 Medical
(9K)
subscription
11
Access Care Planning
Access Care Planning
Access Care Planning
by Access UK Ltd
Free

This app digitizes paper-based processes for organizations, offering mobile solutions that function offline. It allows for easy customization without technical expertise and integrates with existing business systems. The app provides field staff with case access and data capture, while also offering visibility and monitoring for management and self-service for next of kin.

Forms designer with drag-and-drop interfaceEfficient forms management and submissionRich data capture (pictures, signatures)
💼 Business
(245)
freemium
12
Nursing Dictionary by Farlex
Nursing Dictionary by Farlex
Nursing Dictionary by Farlex
Medical and Drug Definitions
Free

Access over 56,000 medical terms and 4,000 medication entries with clear, in-depth definitions from authoritative sources. This app provides comprehensive information on diseases, treatments, anatomy, and more, with features like voice search and audio pronunciations.

56,000+ medical terms and definitions4,000+ medication entriesThousands of medical abbreviations
🏥 Medical
(806)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Psychiatric Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Assessment, Care Plans, & Meds
Free

This comprehensive resource helps develop individualized care plans for psychiatric patients. It covers diagnostic information, safe medication administration, and includes updated content reflecting the latest DSM-5 guidelines and psychotropic medications. The app is designed for various healthcare settings and offers powerful search functionality.

Diagnostic information for care plansPsychotropic medication guideDSM-5 organized content
🏥 Medical
(10)
free with in-app purchases
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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
16
Medical Surgical Nursing Mock
Medical Surgical Nursing Mock
Medical Surgical Nursing Mock
Medical Surgical Nursing Quiz
Free

Prepare for nursing board exams with over 3000 practice questions and mock tests. This app provides rationales for each question, tracks strong and weak areas, and allows you to save favorite questions. It's designed for success in licensure exams like Nclex, RN, and PN.

3000+ practice questions32 practice tests10 mock test types
📚 Education
(40)
free
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Osmosis - Nursing Exam Prep
Osmosis - Nursing Exam Prep
Osmosis - Nursing Exam Prep
NCLEX & Nursing School Skills
Free

This learning platform offers visual resources like videos, practice questions, and med tables to help nursing students master complex topics. It supports learning for school, clinicals, and board exams, including the NCLEX-RN. The app aims to improve knowledge retention and build confidence for aspiring nurses.

475+ nursing videos2,000+ practice questionsMed Tables for pharmacology
🏥 Medical
(877)
free with in-app purchases
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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
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NURSING.com | NCLEX & Nursing
NURSING.com | NCLEX & Nursing
NURSING.com | NCLEX & Nursing
Pass NCLEX Improve Grades
Free

This app helps nursing students and aspiring nurses prepare for exams and improve their grades. It offers visual learning tools, practice questions, and a simulator for the NCLEX exam. Users can simplify complex topics, study efficiently, and track their progress.

NCLEX exam simulatorConcise video coursesVisual study tools
🏥 Medical
(903)
free with in-app purchases
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IntelyCare - Nursing Jobs
IntelyCare - Nursing Jobs
IntelyCare - Nursing Jobs
RN, CNA, LPN & Nurse Staffing
Free

This app connects qualified nursing professionals with per-diem and flexible shift opportunities at various healthcare facilities. It allows users to build their own schedules, choose preferred work locations, and access competitive pay with W2 benefits.

Find per-diem nursing jobsBuild custom work schedulesChoose preferred facility types
🏥 Medical
(1.2K)
free