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Ooops, sorry. Good luck with your search anyway!

Hi Kit I am a new grad myself and will be starting my grad year this month. A friend of mine was looking for options in case she didn't get a grad year offer. She was seriously considering Melbourne Private because they offered a mentor program, as an alternative to a grad program. She said it's not heavily supported as a grad program, but it doesn't leave you to sink or swim either. I think St. Vincent's & Mercy Private offer similar programs. Maybe the private hospitals are a good place to start The nurse-patient ratios are still decent and the pay is comparable to the public hospitals from what I know. Good luck in your search!

Gee, that was a quick reply! Frankly they don't cost much less than the Littmann (about $50), but I'm just not sure what to get. I don't want to pay just for the name tag. I also don't want to have to buy a second stethoscope because I cheaped out & made a bad choice, know what I mean? (I'm also a little concerned about looking like a tool running around with a stethoscope that is more than I need!) Lol, how in the world do we make decisions on patient care, when we can't decide on a stethoscope?! Can I ask what Littmann you use? Ansd what do you like about it over others you have used? Thanks for your help, btw!

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about Cumper & Robbins stethoscopes. They are supposed to rival Littman's, and are a bit less expensive. The brand has been recommended, but I can't find any info on it on the internet, all roads seem to lead back to one particular shop in Australia. I'm skeptical. Any help would be appreciated! Cheers!