Lippincott CoursePoint for Nursing Concepts is a digital nursing curriculum solution that delivers integrated textbooks, adaptive quizzing, and concept/exemplar organization to support concept-based nursing education.
Published Oct 15, 2026
| Starting Price | Often quote-based / bundled; student packages frequently cost a moderate amount (varies by school/bookstore) | Price varies; many programs charge a moderate to high amount per term/year depending on program contract | Often bundled via subscriptions; examples show Elsevier 360 as a “mandatory subscription” in some programs (price varies) |
| Best For | Programs adopting **concept-based curriculum** needing concept/exemplar organization + integrated content/adaptive homework | Programs emphasizing standardized testing, remediation pathways, and NCLEX-style readiness infrastructure | Programs standardized on Elsevier texts and graded assignments inside the Evolve ecosystem |
| Key Strength | Integrated Lippincott content + concept-based organization; optional add-ons (CoursePoint+) | Strong test-prep/assessment brand footprint in nursing programs | Tight coupling to Elsevier textbook ecosystem and course assignment workflows |
| Key Weakness | Student complaints about cost, access-code lock-in, and some content/tech issues | Widely criticized by students for cost; can feel like extra workload stacked on curriculum | Students often complain about expensive access codes and bundled pricing; limited resale value |
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