Odd question. Do you need to buy a stethoscope as a LVN student?

[angelicious05]

I just found out that I will be starting an LVN program at the end of the year, we havent had orientation yet but I just want to know if you guys and gals had to buy a stethoscope for class? Or is that only something requred for RN classes? I really hope we are required to have one because I see some that I like!

[zeppzepp2009]

Congrats on getting in! Yes you will need a steth and bp cuff......good luck!

[tcgirl]

Yes, you will need a stethoscope, as well as some other equipment for clinicals. I would hold off on buying one right now, until you find out exactly what your school requires. Some schools have a package of all the stuff you will need, others require a specific brand of steth, and others don't care as long as you've got one.

So before you go buy something expensive, find out what your school will want you to have.

Congrats!!!

[student4ever73]

Congrats on starting your program. It seems the equipment schools require students to buy varies a bit. I would recommend either waiting to see what you need, or just call someone at the school and ask if they have a supplies list. Here is what my LPN program asks students to buy for clinicals:

White lab jacket - full length

2 khaki uniforms tops

2 white uniform pants

white shoes - closed heel and closed toe

white socks

penlight

bandage scissors

watch with a second hand

Littman Master Classic II Stethoscope

Now a note about the stethoscope - I didn't buy one of those and don't think anyone in my class did; we were told it was a recommendation but not a necessity, and might be better for a graduation present. I bought one for about $15 and it was just fine through all my clinicals. I also bought a blood pressure cuff just to practice with at home, but we didn't need that because our clinical sites always had the automatic kind.

Here is where I bought it: Prestige Medical Sprague Style Stethoscope - Stethoscopes - Marcus Uniforms

Another nice thing about our program was that as long as we had the right color of uniform and the school patch sewn on to them, we could get whatever top, pants, and lab coat we wanted. I don't think many schools let you do that.