National University San Diego

sweeetRN, BSN, RN · Mar 18, 2009

I am currently in the nursing program at national in SD and I have a pink stethoscope. They don't really care about what color your stethoscope is, as long as you have one. If you have any questions feel free to message me, I am halfway through the program yay.

gnomik79 · Mar 18, 2009

Ooooh, excellent! So, I don't need to call them then.... (cause I forgot actually, sorry girls, was too busy at work...) So, sweeet559, did you get your scope engraved?? :) Also, did you have to bring your "blue bag" to lab every day? (I mean during they first month, when you work in simulation lab, not actual clinicals)

prettyinpink57 · Mar 19, 2009

OK so now that my CNA class is finally over and I have a lot more time I started reading yesterday. WOW...I only read the 1st chapter. Maybe it's just me, but that was anything but interesting. :yawn: Have you all finished reading the 4 chapters yet?

Also, are there any more ATI tests that we have to take before we start class? Or was it just the one we took at orientation? THANK YOU:D

Tuquies · Mar 19, 2009

You have to take another ATI test to see what you best learning style is or something the code in in your orientation packet and I think we got an email about it, I haven't taken it yet, however. I have read the first 2 chapters. I am working in the 3rd as we speak. Hope you all are well!

gnomik79 · Mar 19, 2009

I am on chapter 5 now...just started... The first 4 chapters were pretty basic info (so i thought) but still was interesting to read (with minimal definitions / terms, etc). I try to read after work...whenever I can... :uhoh3: but it's hard to find time with full time work, house chores, and a 3 year old (very hyper) boy....oh, and a whiny sick husband...so it's like having 3 babies at home, instead of one! :) :bugeyes:

I also took the ATI test (self assesment)... it was like 150 questions... :crash_coma bunch of BS, if you ask me....very pointless and a waste of time! :icon_roll

gnomik79 · Mar 19, 2009

I am on chapter 5 now...just started... The first 4 chapters were pretty basic info (so i thought) but still was interesting to read (with minimal definitions / terms, etc). I try to read after work...whenever I can... but it's hard to find time with full time work, house chores, and a 3 year old (very hyper) boy....oh, and a whiny sick husband...so it's like having 3 babies at home, instead of one! :)
I also took the ATI test (self assesment)... it was like 150 questions... :crash_coma bunch of BS, if you ask me....very pointless and a waste of time! :icon_roll

I mean to say "2 babies" not 3.... :brnfrt:

danni314 · Mar 20, 2009

hey girls. wow lots of new info and i love that hey...anyone know of a great BRAND for a stethoscope? not too cheap (like NU's) but not the $400 ones either!

h0n3ybee · Mar 20, 2009

danni314,

littmann stethoscopes are pretty good. and not too bad in price $80-100.

h0n3ybee · Mar 20, 2009

crocs, are okay to have just not the ones with holes

gnomik79 · Mar 20, 2009

danni314,
littmann stethoscopes are pretty good. and not too bad in price $80-100.

Yes, I am thinking of getting Littmann Classic II SE.... I've read good ratings on them.... And here's the website with the BEST price ($61.99): http://steeles.com/catalog/3mclassII.html They also laser engrave them for like $15.... Not bad, I think...

h0n3ybee, do you think this one is good enough? Or would you recommend something "better" like Littmann Cardiology III ($130.99)?? Thanks!!! :)

misslolalady · Mar 20, 2009

You can find the Littmann Classic II SE on eBay, new for a bit less. I just got one, you may want to look into it!

I probably wouldn't get the Littmann Cardiology III because it's pretty pricey. The Classic II SE is a pretty good one. Plus, if it happens to get legs and disappear during clinicals, it won't be as big a loss. :)

gnomik79 · Mar 20, 2009

You can find the Littmann Classic II SE on eBay, new for a bit less. I just got one, you may want to look into it!
I probably wouldn't get the Littmann Cardiology III because it's pretty pricey. The Classic II SE is a pretty good one. Plus, if it happens to get legs and disappear during clinicals, it won't be as big a loss. :)

Thanks a bunch, mislolalady! :) I'll look into the prices on ebay... The only thing about that is: the scope will not have my name on it, and it won't come with a 3 year warranty... i think....