Deciding on a stethoscope...

Thanks P_RN. I just was so undecided. I should of figured that quesiton was asked alot...

Thanks again... D*

I am 20 yrs old. I live in upstate ny. I am in nursing school. Just started maternity. I will be done with school in May 2004. I love nursing and cant really see myself doing anything else. I am hoping to continue school and become a midwife. If that doesnt happen I really want to work with children or teens. I find psych interesting, so who knows...

Not sure what else you wanna hear... I am willing to answer any questions....

D*

Crazy Nurse D: I agree with P_RN. A Littman cardiology 3 is a good investment. Get a nameplate for it and keep your eye on it. I am from Western New York. Went to school there. Good Luck.

geta sprauge........Littmans are waaaaay overrated.......jmo

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I have never heard of a sprauge.....

Being a bit older than my fellow nursing students (I won't say how much older) I discover that with my Littman I couldn't hear squat! I invested in a Phillips Electronic and it's so powerful I can hear a patient's thoughts. I was disappointed in Littman but a couple of times I used real cheap ones and they worked fine. Maybe it's how much wax you have in your ear that day.

Originally posted by MisterArnold

I discover that with my Littman I couldn't hear squat!

Yeah what HE said.....go to allheart.com they have all kinds of steths check out sprauges.....BTW how did you get through NU1 &2 without a steth, anyway?

I have a steth. Its one that came in a kit, it has a double line, and I couldn't hear crap... I tried other students littmans and enjoyed them... I also tried a girls ultrascope and like it. I am sooo bad with making decisions, I just done wanna spend the money on one and not like it... Thanks everyone for your input...

Danielle *

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Originally posted by MisterArnold

Being a bit older than my fellow nursing students (I won't say how much older) I discover that with my Littman I couldn't hear squat! I invested in a Phillips Electronic and it's so powerful I can hear a patient's thoughts. I was disappointed in Littman but a couple of times I used real cheap ones and they worked fine. Maybe it's how much wax you have in your ear that day.

Had the same experience (and c age). Owned a Litt Cardio and couldn't hear squat. Love the Phillips Electronic. For anyone interested in getting one, a biz called Sharons Collectibles had the best price at the time. She also auctions them on Ebay.

I have the Littman, and love it.

Whatever you get, though, make sure you keep good track of it! Hubby has lost a few, and they're expensive. He just lays them down somewhere and then walks off and forgets about them until the next time he needs to listen to something. Put your name on it, and don't lend it to anyone. I work with one gal who lends hers to any doc who asks. She's replaced three or four, all at her own expense. DUMB!