Finally ordered my stethoscope

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From all heat.com a few more books and I will be ready for my first semester.

I got an email today it was shipped I am excited it took a little long because I had my name engraved on it to theft proof it lol but it's coming from allheart and they kept their word to me. Every experience is different I guess. All smiles over here *yelclap*

So I figured out that it is not allheart.com with the long shipping, it is FedEx. They ship via FedEx smart post which means it starts with FedEx and it ends with the post office delivering it. So it adds a few more days once it is shipped. Mine shipped on the 9th which was only 3 days after I placed my order and I had it engraved, still as of today I haven't received it. I'm hoping it comes in the mail tomorrow. I was never a fan of FedEx, things are always delayed with them.

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I bought my stethoscope via all heart and it also ended with USPS, although my shipping was very reasonable (even with engraving). I was only aggravated that they left my stethoscope outside my door because I wasn't home, thank god it was there when I got home!

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Specializes in ER, Forensic Nurse, SANE.

Good luck to all of you in your nursing career. Your stethoscope is a very personal item. My stethoscope and I have been together 15yrs and many, many patients together. I dont go a day without out it!!! Enjoy being a nurse.

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I bought my stethoscope via all heart and it also ended with USPS, although my shipping was very reasonable (even with engraving). I was only aggravated that they left my stethoscope outside my door because I wasn't home, thank god it was there when I got home!

I keep checking everyday, I'm starting to get a little obsessed with it, because I don't want it left on my doorstep either.

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Good luck to all of you in your nursing career. Your stethoscope is a very personal item. My stethoscope and I have been together 15yrs and many, many patients together. I dont go a day without out it!!! Enjoy being a nurse.

Thank you! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time, I'm 37 and it's scary to "start over" like this! Words of encouragement are very helpful.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.
I bought my stethoscope via all heart and it also ended with USPS, although my shipping was very reasonable (even with engraving). I was only aggravated that they left my stethoscope outside my door because I wasn't home, thank god it was there when I got home!

Well I just tracked the scope to find it was shipped yesterday from allheart but FedEx will not deliver it until 8/23/12 SMH I ordered it on the 13th and that might be because it has to go through USPS. I just will be glad when I receive it. Thanks guys and good luck as a student.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Thank you! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time, I'm 37 and it's scary to "start over" like this! Words of encouragement are very helpful.

Kconnor126 I am 37 also and we can do this I am also nervous and excited I feel I forgot how to study and concentrate but I plan to give it 110% and pray to get 100% out of it. We got this keep me posted on your journey and I will do the same.

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Kconnor126 I am 37 also and we can do this I am also nervous and excited I feel I forgot how to study and concentrate but I plan to give it 110% and pray to get 100% out of it. We got this keep me posted on your journey and I will do the same.

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement! It keeps me going! Someone on all nurses reminded me of a quote by Winnie the Pooh - "Your braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think". I hung it on my refrigerator and look at it everyday! I will definitely keep you posted and please do the same! It is so great to find support!

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What did ya get? My school calls for a Sprague 122, which costs around $15. I got a Littman Master Classic SE, with my name on it (theft protection) for $107 delivered from Steeles. It is way more scope than I can take advantage of at this point in time, but that was the point in getting it. I can grow and develop my skills without it becoming a limiting item.

Just because it has your name on it won't prevent it from possibly getting stolen...my stethoscope (Littmann Cardiology III) has an ID tag on it with my name on it and an MD almost walked away with it. Never let your stethoscope out of your sight!

The Master Classic SE is a great scope, too :D

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I'm using an old Littman II I've had for years -- the tubing matches my navy blue school scrubs. Ha!

I'll have to do something about personalizing it though, that's everyone I would have never thought to do that. Phew!

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To be honest, I'd rather get a single head stethoscope. That's what the nurses on the floor use in meg surge. it's cheap (about $2 - $5) super light weight, and practical. It sucks having a large heavy steth around your neck, especially when you're running around - it just gets in your way.

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I felt like a kid at Christmas waiting for my new scope! I got an MDF ProCardial and OMG this thing is awesome! It can convert to a full adult, peds or infant scope! I've been playing with it since i got it the other day!

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