Re: Question about stethoscopes
I personally will use nothing but a higher quality stethoscope. I can't hear as well with the cheap ones. Part of this depends on your own ability to hear. I would compare several models. Find a "fluffy" friend, and have a listen to his or her heart and lung sounds. I'm sure your classmates would let you try out their stethoscopes for comparison.
I would definitely engrave my stethoscope. You can have your name put on the tubing, on the bell, and I believe even on the earpiece.
From my personal opinion, this is a tool that helps me to best perform my job. I don't find it unreasonable to spend money on a tool I use daily. If you've gone out to dinner 15 times in the last year at a cheap restaurant, that same money would buy you an expensive Littmann (ex a master cardiology). You can find them for around $49 on up to several hundred dollars for an electronic model. Ask for gift certificates for birthday, holidays, etc
Also, check your school's requirements. Our school requires a master classic II (or better). As an instructor, I'm glad we do!
Can anyone give their recommendation about these? Quality always cost more so is it a good idea to spend more on your stethoscope or is it not worth it? Someone said to go to Petco and use their small tags to engrave your info and put on your stethoscope so that may help with them disappearing. Anyway thanks for reading! This site is great to browse to read what others are going through and what I may be able to expect! 
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