Head-to-head · Nursing Education Apps
Lippincott CoursePoint+ vs Nursing Central
Lippincott CoursePoint+ leads on 0 checks, Nursing Central on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLippincott CoursePoint+ · 9.2/10
- Free trialonly Nursing Central
Lippincott CoursePoint+ scores higher on our rubric for nursing education apps: 9.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Lippincott CoursePoint+ is the better fit for nursing programs needing an integrated course platform. Nursing Central is the better fit for nursing students needing references and study aids.
- Lippincott CoursePoint+ fits best
Nursing programs needing an integrated course platform
- Nursing Central fits best
Nursing students needing references and study aids
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Side by side
| Feature | Lippincott CoursePoint+ 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Nursing Central 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Nursing Education Apps | #7 in Nursing Education Apps |
| Best for | Nursing programs needing an integrated course platform | Nursing students needing references and study aids |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Lippincott CoursePoint+ 3/4 · Nursing Central 3/4 | ||
| NCLEX preparation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clinical reference | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive practice | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Offline access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Question bank size | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Study delivery | Self_paced | Self_paced |
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| Our verdict | Lippincott CoursePoint+ is a digital curriculum platform for nursing students and faculty across LPN, ADN, BSN, and MSN programs. It brings together interactive eBooks, adaptive PrepU quizzing, vSim for Nursing virtual patient scenarios,… Read the review → |
Nursing Central brings nursing references and study tools together for students, educators, and healthcare professionals. Its searchable library covers drugs, diseases, laboratory and diagnostic tests, alongside a medical dictionary with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lippincott CoursePoint+ — where it wins
- Adaptive PrepU quizzing delivers personalized nursing practice.
- vSim provides virtual patient scenarios for clinical learning.
- Faculty tools combine content, analytics, and AI-assisted material creation.
Where it doesn't
- Web-based access only; no native desktop or mobile apps are specified.
- Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo.
- Support is documented through a docs channel rather than broader options.
Nursing Central — where it wins
- Searchable drug, disease, laboratory and diagnostic-test references
- Grasp supports flashcard deck creation and sharing
- Web and mobile access, with offline access
Where it doesn't
- NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Quest are paid add-ons
- No free plan
- The yearly renewal costs $99.95
- Lippincott CoursePoint+9.2/10 · Pricing on request
An integrated web platform combining nursing curriculum, adaptive practice, simulation, and faculty tools.
Visit Wolters KluwerFull verdict → - Nursing Central8.1/10 · 30-day trial
A broad nursing reference and study bundle, with NCLEX practice sold separately.
Try Nursing CentralFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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