Stethoscopes

[Kimmiesmom94]

Can one of you experienced nursing students give me a little information on buying a stethoscope. Should I bite the bullet and buy a good one now (I will be starting the ADN nursing program in August) or just buy the one in the bookstore? When do we start using the stethoscopes, right off the bat or later? I have been told to buy the best I could afford now, it will pay off in the long run, what do you all think?

Thanks!

SARA

[manna, BSN, RN]

I had a Littmann classic II SE and loved it... that is, until my brat of a dog chewed straight through the tubing. Guess I know what I'm getting myself as a late Christmas present (clinicals start back Jan 17th).. .