j_tay1981

j_tay1981

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  1. GRX Medical CD-29 scope vs. Littman Classic II SE Scope

    j_tay1981 replied to Anastasiak's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'd also really like to know if there is a diff between the GRX CD-29 and the Classic II SE. Is the GRX worth it for a nursing student who feels all steths sound virtually the

  2. Buying a Stethoscope

    j_tay1981 replied to _Angel_'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just curious what the verdict was on the GRX CD-29. I've seen them on eBay and I wondered if they were a step up from the Littmann Classic II S.E.? Thoughts on

  3. Any Nurses Out There Who use a Prestige Sprague?

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm the same way! Honestly I think I can hear just as well out of my Prestige Sprague as I can my Littmann Classic II S.E. I'm glad I'm not the only one that has experienced this (I thought something...

  4. What to do with your OLD stethoscope?

    j_tay1981 replied to FrogKissingNurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I second that! Keep it since steths seem to grow legs periodically and you'll find yourself needing one in a

  5. Any Nurses Out There Who use a Prestige Sprague?

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Lifeis2Good, I agree - nice steth for the student on a budget. I've gotten a bit more clinical time with my Prestige Sprague and am happy with the purchase. It's a very popular stethoscope model at...

  6. Having trouble hearing with stethoscope

    j_tay1981 replied to MisterArnold's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Barb, I don't know if you will read this since this post is from a long time ago, but you mentioned something about the Sprague-Rappaport steths. You said to not use any of the bells, but to use the...

  7. how do I know which one to get???

    j_tay1981 replied to cmcgee811's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, I'm in my second semester of nursing school and I have several steths that I like to rotate between for labs and clinicals. I find that I really like the Prestige Clinical I (I have the stealth...

  8. Best Stethoscope for Nursing Students

    j_tay1981 replied to Connie1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've got a few stethoscopes (including a Littmann Classic II S.E.) and my favorite is the Prestige Clinical I. It's comfy and sensitive enough to hear all the various lung sounds I need to hear as a...

  9. The Ultimate Acoustic Stethoscope Review

    j_tay1981 replied to Nina2bRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I ended up sending the Omron Sprague back. It literally was too painful in my ears to use for more than a few seconds regardless of the ear plugs. That, and the tubing was so stiff, it was literally...

  10. Littmann Floating Diaphragm Really Work?

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know Littmann is a popular brand, but does the floating diaphragm work well in practice? Is there really a difference in the frequencies that you hear with the changing pressure? Do you find it easy...

  11. Good, low cost stethoscope

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well I guess I'll wrap up this thread. I went to a local medical supply store today and tried out the Prestige Clinical I in Stealth finish. I was really impressed with the fit, finish, included...

  12. Good, low cost stethoscope

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I own a Littmann Classic II SE but am sort of nervous about it wandering off (I'm a first year nursing student). I thought maybe it would be prudent to purchase a lower-cost stethoscope. I've been...

  13. Anymore feedback on the GRX Medical Expert Cardiology CD-27 stethoscope?

    j_tay1981 replied to CaringMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Did they send out a replacement, and how did that compare with the faulty

  14. Anymore feedback on the GRX Medical Expert Cardiology CD-27 stethoscope?

    j_tay1981 replied to CaringMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    See post

  15. Chest piece- single or double sided?

    j_tay1981 replied to Scooter5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I too would like an answer on this. Is the Master Classic II noticeably clearer than the Classic II

  16. Did I I just get a no-good stethoscope?

    j_tay1981 replied to luckygal5571's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was looking into one of these GRx Steths and frankly, I haven't found any negative reviews on them. I have a Littmann Classic II SE, and it's OK. Very comfortable, but the sound quality doesn't blow...

  17. Littmann Cardiology III Stethoscope or Classic II S.E?

    j_tay1981 replied to futurern123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    beyondx4, What you say in this post is what I've been thinking about ever since I bought my Littmann Classic SE II from my nursing school bookstore (I'm a first year). The steth is loud and comfy,...

  18. The Ultimate Acoustic Stethoscope Review

    j_tay1981 replied to Nina2bRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So has anyone here used the Omron Sprague Rappaport referenced in this article? I bought a dark blue one off of Amazon as a 'beater' stethoscope to use in clinicals as a nursing student (I own a...

  19. Should I get my Littmann Classic SE II Engraved?

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    ...I already have the black plastic yoke tag that Littmann makes, and I sent the little aluminum tag off to have my name engraved. However, I'm a bit paranoid of it taking a hike and I know if a...

  20. Littmann Floating Diaphragm Really Work?

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    No

  21. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    j_tay1981 replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    A buddy gave me a Welch Allyn Professional, and personally I find it to be a bit more sensitive then my Littmann Classic SE II...My

  22. Any opinions on Welch Allyn Professional Stethoscopes?

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    AugustRain, Thanks for the response. The side of the box and the instruction manual that came with the Littmann said that it had the tunable diaphragm, and gave instructions to use it. I thought it...

  23. Any opinions on Welch Allyn Professional Stethoscopes?

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I realize from lurking that the "what's the best stethoscope for students" has been covered fairly thoroughly. In fact, people get extremely passionate about their steths . Hopefully this post isn't...

  24. What's the diff? Littmann Master Classic II - Classic II S.E.

    j_tay1981 replied to Trina0606's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    To resurrect this thread, is there a difference in acoustical sensitivity between the Classic II SE and the Master Classic II? I have the Classic II SE since that's what our school bookstore had (I'm...

  25. Do Tunable Diaphragms Really Work?

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in General Students

    I am in my fourth week of nursing school, so to say I'm a novice at auscultation is a VAST understatement . I was given a Welch Allyn (sp?) Professional model by a friend, but in my frustration to...