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I know where you're coming from; as I wanted to get the best gadgets as well. I actually bought two scopes, the Littmann Classic II and the Littmann Soft Touch Cardiology. I had purchased the STC first, then found out we needed one with a distinct bell and diaphragm side....so I ordered the Classic II also. I also got a PDA with the PEPID software. My watch and other accessories (including my scopes!) came from allheart.com. Everything I bought was high quality and at a fair price.
all you need in nursing school that is high quality is your attitude, determination, and study time. i bought a littman stethoscope II SE for 65 bucks at allheart.com, and my sphyg was 8 bucks from same website: both are great.
i wish i would have waited to buy EVERY single book on the book list, and EVERY single study guide, because i didn't have the time to use half of the extra materials, and i found that putting things in my own words worked better than using other books anyway.
i know it's easy to get carried away when you're about to start school, but after one semester in an accelerated program, i can tell you that i didn't need half of that expensive crap i bought, and i wish now i just had the money. :-D hahahaha hope that helps!
We were told NOT to buy an expensive steth, because they tend to "walk off" during clinicals. So I assume that would go for all gear.
I thought of this too. I actually got mine engraved with my name on the front to lessen the chance of this happening. Also, I bought a hip clip so I'll never need to put it down and risk someone snatching it!
shelbias
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hi everyone!
does it matter if you go to nursing school equipped with average quality tools (i.e., steth, sphyg, etc)? i am lucky enough to be sent to nursing school with tuition and books paid for, so i figured i should invest in high quality (read: expensive) instruments as oppose to just buying the cheap brand (i do admit, i'm a bit brand-conscious when it comes to my gadgets :chuckle).
thanks for your replies!