Best Stethoscope for Nursing Students

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Hello all I recently started my nursing classes and am looking to purchase a stethoscope for lab and clinicals. I wanted to know from your experience what stethoscope is the best for nursing students. I am aware that everyone says LITTMAN is the best but it is also expensive so I would like a less expensive alternative that works great as well.

Thank you for your help.

Good luck to you all this semester.

I suggest a ADC stethoscope. I ordered mine off Amazon (which in turn advertised for Medexsupply). I've done a lot of research (probably over 25hrs) befor I went and ordered them. I bought the ADC 603 (comparable to the littemann II) and the ADC 609 (comparable to the Littemann lightweight). Why two? Just in case I lose one. I will still have something to use in school/clinical while I order myself another ADC 603. I've have yet to use it in class but I have messed around with it for a few hours listening to my siblings and myself. The ADC 609 is really nice. It's lightweight, comfy and clear. I defiantly say it's a not just good, but great bang for the buck. However, as good as the ADC 609 is, I like the 603 a LOT more. It's heavier but so much easier to use. I can place in just about anywhere on the torso and hear some kind of bodily sound, although the 609 can as well (... I don't mean fart.. even though you can probably hear that as well). The 603 is just easier to use. It may sound silly. I mean all you have to do is place it on something and listen, but it just is. You hear things a lot easier with less effort (perhaps hand noise don't transfer through the headpiece of the heavier 603 as easily). I tried a whole bunch of things with both (listening to my stomach digest food, breathing, heart, ect.). They are both worth it. Ohh yeah, forgot to mention that I am only in my first semester of school and have little experience on medical equipment. This is all though my own personal experience with the scopes.

ADC ADSCOPE-Lite Highly Sensitive Light Weight Stethoscope, Adult, Navy

ADC ADSCOPE 603 Stainless Steel Stethoscope, Navy, Adult

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i bought an Adscope-lite it was a about 20 dolor scope, but my 2nd scope will be a master classic II, same reasons so I dont lose one and 2 so i can get basic beats and learn those and than compare them to other beats

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Chris NS said:
i would actually start with a master classic ii, well thats what i would start with because its a single head

actually I am getting a card III

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Specializes in Antepartm and Mother-Baby.

Littmann Classic II S.E. I've had it from my first day of nursing school and I absolutely love it.

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Would highly suggest looking at medisave.net, after all my searching and looking around... they had the cheapest pricing and engraving too!(:

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Specializes in Cath Lab.

When I started nursing school I splurged a little bit and bought a littmann cardiology 2. It's pricey but I used it as motivation to get through school and get alot of use out of it. It sounds beautiful, plus they come in pretty colors

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Check out: Jazooli Medical EMT Dual Head Stethoscope for Pro Nurse Doctor Vet Student Health - Pink: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

Seems a little cheap but the reviews are positive. How expensive can a Stethoscope really be when you think about the material used to make them.

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I recently purchased a Littmann Classic II S.E. from MyStethoscope.com. They had the best price I could find if you factor in their free engravings on Littmann stethoscopes.

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I love the Littman Master Cardiology. This is the exact one that I have here: http://goo.gl/AmJwnb I've been a nurse for 4 years and working on a tele unit for the past two. Most of our cardiologists use the same one and ask to borrow mine when they leave theirs elsewhere. Just be sure you keep an eye on them until they give it back! I would avoid the cheep ones unless you lose thing easily. I hear so much clearer!

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I love the Littman Master Cardiology. This is the exact one that I have here: Amazon.com: 3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope (Multiple Sizes/Colors): Industrial & Scientific I've been a nurse for 4 years and working on a tele unit for the past two. Most of our cardiologists use the same one and ask to borrow mine when they leave theirs elsewhere. Just be sure you keep an eye on them until they give it back! I would avoid the cheap ones unless you lose thing easily. I hear so much clearer!

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Thank you guys for all the great information. Such a wonderful resource this is.

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I have some issues with my classic 2, would an electric be good?

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