Trivial detail...rainbow stethoscope chespiece?

[fnpL]

Hi, friends! I'm looking into purchasing a Littman Cardiology III with black tubing and a rainbow chestpiece, but I'm concerned that the multi-colored chestpiece might be too "loud" for professional clinicals (pun intended :)). I'm nervous that more traditional MDs/NPs, or even patients, may think of a multi-colored stethoscope as unprofessional.

I'm a FNP student, and I'm getting ready to start hands-on clinicals this summer (yay!). I'll be working with various NPs and MDs in my area, and I'm hoping to make connections that will assist me in my future search for NP employment.

I know stethoscope color is a completely trivial detail and ideally shouldn't matter at all. However, I'm just not a plain person, and I can't bring myself to spend $150+ on a traditional black scope that everyone else has. A definite benefit of purchasing this scope would be its uniqueness among others (so hopefully it wouldn't walk away as easily).

I know this is kind of crazy...am I worrying too much? Would you consider buying a fun stethoscope for professional clinicals, or would you steer clear of anything that might be deemed immature? I sincerely appreciate your feedback! :)

[BCgradnurse, MSN, RN, NP]

I think it's really cool. It's no loud or unprofessional in any way. Enjoy it!

[bebbercorn]

If a nurse wearing winnie the pooh scrubs can successfully pull off a code and still be respected at the end of the day, I see no issue with your stethoscope. Looks cool, might be a nice conversation starter!

[Roseyposey]

Very cool! If I was in the market for a new stethoscope, I would definitely get that one! I am one to be a bit "off-beat" myself, and I have found that patients love it. I have never been accused of being unprofessional. I think it lightens up my normal intensity by showing that somewhere, well-hidden, there is a sense of humor. That rainbow effect is so subtle but really interesting.

[IrishIzCPNP, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

I have one with red tubing and lady bugs on the head. I'll be using this for clinicals. I wouldn't think twice about using it...it works for work so it will work for school.