Nursing numeracy app
Choosing a nursing numeracy app
A checklist for choosing an app to practise nursing numeracy, and how Dos fits.
What to look for in a nursing numeracy app
Plenty of calculation questions
You need volume. Aim for many questions across every topic, not a handful of examples.
Shows the working
Seeing the steps is how you learn why an answer was wrong.
Topic statistics
Knowing your weak topic saves revision time.
A built-in calculator
Practise with the same kind of calculator you will use, if your exam allows one.
Free to try
You should be able to check quality before you buy.
Honest about scope
No app can promise to match every university's exam.
Apps, calculators and textbooks compared
| Option | Good for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Practice app | Many questions, instant feedback, tracks progress | Quality varies, check it matches your syllabus |
| Online calculator | Quick check of an answer | Does not teach the method |
| University platform | Matches your course | Limited number of attempts and questions |
| Textbook or worksheet | Explains theory in depth | No instant feedback |
Where Dos fits
Dos is built to practise drug calculations.
Dos has ten-question practice tests, a calculator next to each question and statistics per topic. It does not replace your university's materials, and it is not affiliated with the NMC or any university. Try the free drug calculations quiz first. Read the wider buyer's guide to drug calculation apps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best nursing numeracy app?+
The best app lets you practise many questions, shows the working and tracks weak topics. Check that it matches your syllabus before relying on it.
Is there a free nursing numeracy app?+
Dos offers a free drug calculations quiz on the website so you can try before downloading.
Can an app replace my university's materials?+
No. Use an app to practise alongside your course materials.
Does Dos cover the NMC numeracy exam?+
Dos practises the drug calculation skills that numeracy exams test. It is not affiliated with the NMC or any university, and your exam may differ.
Download Dos
Dos is a practice app for drug calculations. It has practice tests of ten questions, a built-in calculator next to each question, and statistics per topic.
