Cheap but Decent Stethoscope

[svnnhlbby23]

Hello. I just started my first job as a student nursing assistant and I have my certification test next month. I am wondering what is a good model of stethoscope to practice vitals with that won't cost me a lot of money? I just need something decent enough to get me through until after my test. The facility I work at is almost entirely digital so I won't be using the manual stethoscope for too long. Recommendations of models and/or websites to find stethoscopes would be most welcomed!

[RN403, BSN, RN]

Litmann Classic II is decent and reasonable. About $70, which isn't much if you are planning to use it long term. I know you are planning on using it for school/testing purposes only, however, you might find that you need it on the job. While you may work at a "digital" facility there will be times where a manual BP will be needed. If you already have your own 'scope you will be ready.

Otherwise, you can pick up a stethoscope at a drug or medical supply store for much cheaper.

[SquishyRN, BSN, RN]

Allheart.com's own brand of Cardiology stethoscope. The acoustics are as good as the Littmann Classic II in my opinion, and costs far, FAR less. The list price is around $25, but it frequently goes on sale for $10, or $9.50 if you get two. It gets great reviews on the website as well. After losing 2 Littmanns in the past year, I decided to stock up on a couple of these instead

EDIT: Just re-read your post. For simply taking vitals as an NA, any stethoscope from your local nursing uniform place should do.

[OkieSunRN]

I used an MDF stethoscope through RN school and use it now every day on the floor. It works perfect

http://www.mdfinstruments.com/products/mdf-stethoscope