1.57 Safe to install
Nursing Central: An All-in-One Resource for Nursing Professionals

Nursing Central offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources, including drug information, clinical guidelines, and patient care references, making it an essential app for nursing education and practice.
Nursing Central: The Comprehensive Clinical Nursing Solution
"Nursing Central contains everything a nurse needs at the bedside. It's a must-have for nurses and nursing students."
-Brent Thompson, PhD, RN, West Chester University
Please note: Current customers and institutional subscribers can use this app to download content to their iOS devices.
About Nursing Central
Nursing Central is designed to help nurses and students enhance their efficiency by providing comprehensive information on diseases, tests, drugs, and procedures, all accessible when and where it is needed. With Nursing Central, healthcare professionals can instantly consult an updating database of 5,000 drugs, access a dictionary with over 75,000 entries, interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, and stay updated on the latest disease information. In addition, users can search the entire PubMed database or study unfamiliar topics using the exclusive study system - Grasp™ - all from their mobile device.
The Five Best-Selling Nursing Applications Included:
- Davis's Drug Guide: Access regularly updated information on dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, and patient education for more than 5,000 medications.
- Taber's Medical Dictionary: Define over 75,000 medical terms and enhance learning with images, videos, and audio pronunciations.
- Davis's Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests: Access rationale and results for tests as well as pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test patient care.
- Diseases and Disorders: Review complete coverage of more than 250 medical conditions.
- Prime PubMed: Connect to the full PubMed journal citations and abstracts database on your mobile device. Stay up to date with your favorite nursing and medical journals, perform powerful searches, receive suggestions on relevant articles with Prime ForYou, link directly to the publisher's full-text, and share articles via email or social media. Visually explore the literature using Grapherence®, a unique way to find related and relevant articles.
Notable Features:
- Receive 1-year of drug updates
- Create custom notes and highlights within entries
- Consult trusted disease and test information
- Jump quickly between resources using Cross Links
- View thousands of colorful images, figures, and videos
- Learn on the go with our exclusive study system - Grasp™
- Access the full PubMed database
- Use the Full Text Search to help find topics across all resources
- Bookmark important entries with "Favorites"
- Get access to Nursing Central website for one year
Drug and Content Update Renewal:
- After initial Nursing Central purchase, you will receive updates for one year.
- After one year, you can purchase updates for an additional year at the discounted rate of $99.99. If you do not choose to purchase updates, you can continue to use the product but will not receive further updates.
- If you purchase updates, they will automatically renew annually at the renewal rate ($99.99) and charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours prior to the conclusion of the one-year subscription period.
- Your account will be charged ($99.99) for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the yearly subscription term.
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement
Overview
Nursing Central is a Freeware software in the category Home & Hobby developed by Unbound Medicine, Inc..
The latest version of Nursing Central is 1.57, released on 08/02/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/22/2023.
Nursing Central runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.
Users of Nursing Central gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Comprehensive medical resource for nurses and healthcare providers.
- Includes a wide array of drug information, disease diagnostics, and clinical guidelines.
- User-friendly interface and easy navigation.
- Offline access allows for use in areas without internet connectivity.
- Regular updates ensure that information remains current and relevant.
- Includes tools like dose calculators and customizable study materials.
Cons
- Subscription-based model can be expensive for some users.
- Some users report occasional bugs or app crashes.
- Limited to the information and resources provided by Unbound Medicine, which may not cover every area of nursing practice.
- Users may need time to fully learn the features and functionalities of the app.
- May not integrate seamlessly with other medical software or electronic health record systems.
FAQ
What is Nursing Central?
Nursing Central is a comprehensive nursing resource application designed to support nursing students and professionals by providing access to research, clinical tools, and drug information.
What features does Nursing Central offer?
Nursing Central includes a drug database, clinical calculators, disease and condition reference, and quick access to nursing journals and textbooks.
Is Nursing Central available on multiple platforms?
Yes, Nursing Central is available on iOS, Android, and web platforms.
How much does Nursing Central cost?
Nursing Central typically requires a subscription, which can vary in price depending on the plan selected (individual or institutional licenses). Check the Unbound Medicine website for the latest pricing.
Can I use Nursing Central without an internet connection?
Yes, once downloaded, key features of Nursing Central can be accessed offline.
Is there a trial version of Nursing Central available?
Yes, Unbound Medicine sometimes offers a free trial period for users to explore the features of Nursing Central before committing to a subscription.
How is Nursing Central different from other nursing apps?
Nursing Central distinguishes itself with its all-in-one approach, combining various clinical resources into a single app, ensuring comprehensive support for clinical practice and education.
Can nursing instructors use Nursing Central in their curriculum?
Yes, many nursing programs integrate Nursing Central into their curricula as it provides valuable resources for both students and educators.
What types of healthcare professionals can benefit from using Nursing Central?
While primarily aimed at nurses and nursing students, other healthcare professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants can also find it beneficial.
How often is the content in Nursing Central updated?
Unbound Medicine frequently updates the content in Nursing Central to ensure that users have access to the most current medical information and guidelines.

Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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