By 5. 20 mobile apps for nurses in 2012
If you have an iPhone, iPad or other mobile device, you likely have a ton of apps taking up space. While some of those apps are likely tailored for fun (Angry Birds, Words with Friends), there’s no question that you can use your smartphone to serve your nursing career.
Of course, when you’re in your scrubs and ready to tackle a shift, using mobile apps to get information on drugs, anatomy and conditions is a no-brainer way to treat your patients better and keep reference materials easily accessible. Here’s a look at 20 top clinical apps for nurses in 2012!
Not all of these apps are free, but when you think about the great services they provide—such as keeping you on top of ever-changing medical data—they’re well worth the money.
1. Davis Mobile NCLEX-RN Med-Surg: If you’re still a student and studying for your boards, this app will give you questions to answer while you’re waiting for the bus, sitting in front of the television or hanging out between classes. The convenience of questions by phone was unheard of only a few years ago. Now you can study in your downtime.
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