[JettaDP]

Okay everyone, I just purchased a Littmann Classic II SE for $65.00. It was more than I was intending to spend but after I looked at some comparison charts I decided that I needed a little more quality than the $40.00 general use stethoscopes.

Thanks again everyone!

[Jaguar Boy]

Hi,

I know I'm a little late getting here, but for what it's worth, you might have a look at the nursing stethoscope forum under the forums tab. There's quite an extensive discussion on the pros and cons of the various brands and types. Also, some good discussions about other nursing gear...

[Natingale]

Yeah the forums tab has LOADS of information, down to what shoes to buy.

In regards to "why is everyone so worried about losing things" ..Trust you me, things have a way of finding legs and walking away. A nurse in the hospital I worked in lost her drug reference guide, this big dictionary like book with her name all over it.

Someone saw a CA from the day shift in the lounge using it to do her homework, and she takes it to school with her

I have a pair of scissors i brought from home, to my desk with a hot pink ID Band clearly labeled with my name in BOLD letters. It went missing, finally found it in the intibation kit when they intibated someone.

So stuff happens.

[allimariee]

I have a cheap, sprague-style no-name stethoscope that works just as well as my friends' Littmanns, in my opinion. It's all up to how much you want to spend; but do keep in mind that stethscopes, especially expensive ones, sometimes grow legs and walk away...