As iPhones and other smartphones are becoming more integrated into our daily lives, many people are using them in the professional sphere. Here are ten apps that nurses are certain to find helpful, whether working in a hospital, clinic, or as a travel nurse in a distant location.
1. AirStrip – Patient Monitoring – AirStrip software can be used by healthcare facilities and their clinicians located in remote areas. It provides vital statistics, real-time waveforms, lab results, medications, and allergies right from hospital monitoring systems. This is an important time-saver for healthcare providers and patients. (Free)
2. Netter’s Anatomy – This app may come at a hefty price, but it provides you with all the anatomic illustrations of this popular anatomy atlas at your fingertips. It allows you to zoom in, navigate through sections, and even test your knowledge of anatomy terms. You can also purchase sections individually at a lower cost. ($79.99, $14.95 per section)
3. Patient Tracker – This app was designed by a trauma center doctor and helps medical professionals keep track of history and physical information for patients. It includes standard answers so that you don’t have to type, and features quick navigation tools. ($9.99)
4. Epocrates – As the number one mobile drug reference for medical professionals, Epocrates is a must-have app for travel nurses. It provides updated drug and clinical information, including calculations, pill identification, and a reaction check for patients with multiple medications. (Free)
5. Blausen Human Atlas – This app provides over 20,000 3D medical animations and illustrations of medical treatments and conditions. It serves as both a reference tool for medical professionals and a great way to explain concepts to patients. Additional atlases can be purchased in 12 languages or specific topic areas. ($19.99)
6. MediMath Medical Calculator – This app gives you 144 medical calculators and scoring tools to save you time that can be spent with patients. From GFR and the NIH Stroke Score to Ideal Body Weight and Water Deficit, this app is certain to provide all the calculators you need to do your job well. ($4.99)
7. MediBabble Translator – This app was created specifically for medical professionals working in other countries, such as travel nurses. It contains thousands of translated medical questions that can be played as audio content. It is currently available in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, and Hatian Creole, though more languages will be added in the future. Best of all, it doesn’t require internet connectivity once installed. (Free)
8. Glucose Charter – For nurses working with diabetic patients, this app keeps track of blood glucose, insulin, and medication. It was developed for self-monitoring, but it’s a great tool for nurses as well. ($0.99)
9. Nursing Central – Nursing Central contains everything a nurse needs to learn about diseases, tests, drugs, and medical procedures. It includes a drug database, medical dictionary, and access to nursing journals. (Free)
10. Skyscape Medical Resources – This free app is full of a number of resources for medical professionals. It includes clinical and drug information, clinical news and alerts, and medical calculators. You can also buy various premium reference resources through the app. (Free)
This article was written by Erin McKinney, who is a licensed nurse practitioner. Erin also owns the site Masters of Nursing for students interested in getting an advanced degree in the nursing field.
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