Stethoscope Question

colleen10 · Mar 19, 2004

I second what NewGrad said about getting your steth. personalized. You can get a little badge or have your name put on the tubbing. I still keep a close eye on mine but I feel better knowing that if it walks off it will be easier to tell who took it.

colleen10 · Mar 19, 2004

I second what NewGrad said about getting your steth. personalized. You can get a little badge or have your name put on the tubbing. I still keep a close eye on mine but I feel better knowing that if it walks off it will be easier to tell who took it.

RedSox33RN · Mar 19, 2004

I just ordered a Littman Classic II S.E. I hope it's good enough to get me through nursing school at least. That one and the Littman Lightweight were the two "recommended" ones for my program. I don't know enough about them to go against their recommendation and get another one.

RedSox33RN · Mar 19, 2004

I just ordered a Littman Classic II S.E. I hope it's good enough to get me through nursing school at least. That one and the Littman Lightweight were the two "recommended" ones for my program. I don't know enough about them to go against their recommendation and get another one.

suzy253, RN · Mar 19, 2004

I have the Littman Master Classic II. Great stethescope. even my instructors like it.

suzy253, RN · Mar 19, 2004

I have the Littman Master Classic II. Great stethescope. even my instructors like it.

epg_pei · Mar 19, 2004

Okay, I'm dumb, but I really didn't know that there are as many stethoscopes out there as there are. Any thoughts on which are best for student nurses (or any nurse for that matter)? ANY help would be greatly appreciated!

At least that's what the nurses who have gone before me said. Expensive ones have a tendancy to grow legs and run away. For now, I am using one of those $20 sets from our bookstore. Make sure the "rubber tubes" aren't too long. Mine were like 2 feet long when I got it. A nurse finally trimmed them down to an appropriate length. And if/when you feel a more expensive set is necessary, simply remind your loved ones that stethoscopes make great graduation gifts. :)

epg_pei · Mar 19, 2004

Okay, I'm dumb, but I really didn't know that there are as many stethoscopes out there as there are. Any thoughts on which are best for student nurses (or any nurse for that matter)? ANY help would be greatly appreciated!

At least that's what the nurses who have gone before me said. Expensive ones have a tendancy to grow legs and run away. For now, I am using one of those $20 sets from our bookstore. Make sure the "rubber tubes" aren't too long. Mine were like 2 feet long when I got it. A nurse finally trimmed them down to an appropriate length. And if/when you feel a more expensive set is necessary, simply remind your loved ones that stethoscopes make great graduation gifts. :)

Energizer Bunny · Mar 19, 2004

THank you all. I think instead of jumping the gun, I am writing down all your recommendations and then going to go to orientation and find out what they suggest. Or, I may even call my advisor if I find a good sale before then.

Energizer Bunny · Mar 19, 2004

THank you all. I think instead of jumping the gun, I am writing down all your recommendations and then going to go to orientation and find out what they suggest. Or, I may even call my advisor if I find a good sale before then.

jenrninmi, MSN, RN · Mar 20, 2004

I have a Littman Master Classic II also and I love it!

jenrninmi, MSN, RN · Mar 20, 2004

I have a Littman Master Classic II also and I love it!