Pflege-Examenstrainer 3.0
Practise 3,333 German exam questions with explanations and a realistic simulation of the written nursing exam in Germany — offline, ad-free and free to try.
A look inside the app
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Your exam prep with Pflege-Examenstrainer 3.0
If you are training as a nurse in Germany, the written state exam is one of the biggest hurdles on the way to becoming a Pflegefachmann or Pflegefachfrau. Pflege-Examenstrainer 3.0 gives your preparation structure: 3,333 exam questions with answers and clear explanations cover the topics of general and acute nursing care — compiled and continuously updated by an author with more than 20 years of nursing experience.
One thing to know upfront: the app is in German. For this exam, that is exactly what you want — the real exam is in German too, so practising with German questions and writing German free-text answers is the most realistic training there is. The traffic-light system in learning mode shows which questions you already know, and the free-text mode trains you to formulate answers in your own words, just as the written exam demands.
When you feel ready, the exam simulation puts you under realistic conditions: authentic exam sheets, a timer with the official exam time and a final assessment that tells you whether you would have passed. The app works completely offline and without ads. Download it for free, try 50 questions and unlock the full catalogue if you like it.
Who is the app for?
This app is built for nursing trainees in Germany preparing for the written state exam — including internationally recruited nurses and English-speaking expats going through German nursing training. Since the exam itself is held in German, you should be comfortable reading and writing professional German; the app then helps you turn that language skill into exam-ready knowledge.
The exam
Nursing training in Germany ends with a state examination consisting of a written, an oral and a practical part. In the written exam you complete several supervised papers under time pressure and must formulate your professional knowledge freely rather than ticking boxes. Structured revision of the theory is therefore the most important building block of your preparation.
Learning features at a glance
3,333 exam questions
A question catalogue developed over many years for all nursing professions in Germany — with an answer and a clear explanation for every single question, all in German like the real exam.
Realistic exam simulation
Practise with authentic exam sheets under realistic conditions. The built-in timer runs with the official exam time, and your mock exam is assessed at the end.
Traffic-light learning mode
Red, yellow, green: based on your previous answers, the app shows which questions you still need to revise and where you are already exam-ready.
Free-text answers
Train formulating answers freely in German — exactly what the written exam requires of you, instead of just ticking multiple-choice boxes.
Offline and ad-free
The app works 100% without an internet connection and is completely ad-free. Study on the bus, on the train or anywhere without reception.
Statistics and bookmarks
Detailed learning statistics make your progress visible. Mark difficult questions to practise them separately, and optional study reminders keep you on track.
Donation transparency
Part of the revenue of the Pflege-Examenstrainer is donated. To keep that verifiable, we publish the donation receipts on this website every year.
View the donation receiptsFrequently asked questions
Is the app available in English?
No. The questions, answers and explanations are in German only — just like the written nursing exam itself. That is by design: since you will have to read and answer exam questions in German, practising in German is the most realistic preparation you can get.
Is the nursing exam app free?
You can download the app for free and test it thoroughly with 50 questions. If you like it, you unlock the full catalogue of 3,333 questions — as a monthly subscription, a yearly subscription or a one-time purchase.
Are the exam questions up to date?
The question catalogue was developed over many years and is continuously updated and extended. The nursing content comes from Sascha Kikillus, who has worked in nursing for more than 20 years and keeps the questions current.
Does the app work offline?
Yes, the app is 100% usable offline. After the download you no longer need an internet connection, so you can study on your commute or during breaks on the ward — with no ads at all.
How good does my German need to be for the exam?
The written exam requires you to formulate professional answers freely in German, so confident reading and writing skills — including nursing vocabulary — are essential. As general guidance: if you can follow your German coursework and shift handovers, working through the app is very doable, and the free-text mode is ideal practice for the exam's writing demands.
Is it true that every purchase supports a good cause?
Yes, part of the app's revenue is donated. To keep this transparent, we publish the donation receipts every year on this website under donation transparency, where you can review them at any time.
Start your preparation now
Download Pflege-Examenstrainer 3.0 for free and study with the official exam questions — anytime, even offline.