Do you have to buy a stethoscope?

marilynmom, LPN, NP · Mar 15, 2007

I would buy your own. Even if the school buys one for you it's most likely going to be a cheap one you can't hear anything out of.

smile123 · Mar 16, 2007

I had a meeting w/ one of the schools I was accepted to and they went over all I had to buy, but never said I needed a stethoscope. I was kind of looking forward to buying one!
Do nursing programs normally provide them to students?

All the schools I know of have students buy their own. I would definitely go with a Littmann and label it with your name (get one of those attachable name tags). I have a Littman III Cardiology one and it's excellent for listening for adults and pediatric patients (two sided bell). Don't get a cheap one because you'll miss out on hearing the nuances. Congrats on getting accepted!

Nurserton · Apr 11, 2008

Of course you'll need a stethoscope. You're going to need one anyway to be a nurse.

lainith · Apr 11, 2008

We have to get a "lab kit" that has a steth in it but I decided that I want to have a big advantage of having a nicer one so I am buying another one. I'll end up having three when it's all said and done.

casi, ASN, RN · Apr 11, 2008

Go out and buy a stethoscope if you want to buy one!!! You'll use it for clinicals. Even if you get one through the school, wouldn't it be nice to have one you like that shows your personality a bit more?

2bNurse Elizabeth · Apr 12, 2008

I got a Littmann Cardiology III from allheart and it wasn't too awfully expensive, considering it has a 5 year warranty. I can hardly wait to learn to use it properly!

modelmama07 · Apr 13, 2008

I would buy one anyway. I plan on getting a Littman Classic II S.E., I like the variety of colors and its lightweight and you can hear pretty well with it. It is recommended for nurses and students, so that is what I'm looking to get.

Fermin Hernandez, ADN, ASN, RN · Apr 13, 2008

Oh man. I see a lot of "SOMEONE WALKED OFF WITH MY LITTMAN :banghead: " posts coming in the future...

:chuckle

2bNurse Elizabeth · Apr 13, 2008

Oh man. I see a lot of "SOMEONE WALKED OFF WITH MY LITTMAN " posts coming in the future...
:chuckle

That's why I had my name engraved on the tubing of mine. I think I'll have it engraved on the bell as well!

:idea:

jelorde37 · Apr 14, 2008

the school i went to provided me with a cheap stethoscope but it was cheap so i went and bought my self a cardiology stethoscope from bearshears.com. their product is amazing by the way.

anna19 · Apr 14, 2008

our school requires us to buy our own...along with ABUNCH of other stuff!!! i can't wait to get all of it...even though i don't exactly have the money to buy it right now! i just bought all my textbooks off amazon so i'm officiall BROKE!