New nurse need help with stethoscope purchase

al7139, ASN, RN · Jul 16, 2007

Hi,

Get a Littman. They have lots of different cardiac stethoscopes. I have the CardioIII, and I love it. It really seems to magnify the sounds you need to hear. Expect to pay around $175.00 for it. Go to their website for more info.

Amy

All_Smiles_RN · Jul 17, 2007

I have a Littman Cardiology III also. Great stethescope. Shop around, I paid $130 or so for mine after looking around.

Devil_Duckie, LVN · Jul 17, 2007

I've heard great things about the Littmann cardiology scopes, but alot of RNs in the ED I work in have Ultrascopes and love them!!! They swear by them...I was curious so I borrowed one from one nurse and took a listen---amazing. I have a slight hearing problem and lots of scopes are difficult for me to hear anything, but that Ultrascope was as clear as a bell! Doesn't hurt also that they look cute and funky!

loriann, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2007

I have the Littman Cardio III and love it. Some of my co-workers have a Welch-Allyn (sp?) and swear by it. Best thing to do is to go to a store where and try them out.

starznskyRN · Jul 26, 2007

Is the cardiac III, does it feel heavy on your neck or get stuck in your hair?

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Jul 27, 2007

Is the cardiac III, does it feel heavy on your neck or get stuck in your hair?

I'm one semester away from finishing school myself and I've had a Cardiology III from day one. I love it - and to address your question, I find it to be comfortable. I wear my hair up whenever I'm on the floor, but I've never had a problem.

loriann, BSN, RN · Jul 27, 2007

It initially felt heavier than the one I used in nursing school, because it is heavier, but you will get used to it. I usually wear my hair up, but when it is down, I don't have any problems with it pulling my hair out.

starznskyRN · Jul 27, 2007

Well I guess that makes my mind up... cardiology III. THanks loriann and carolinapooh.