Published May 4, 2014
Nursebetty2007
180 Posts
Hey lpn students!!! I figured you guys would be most helpful with this question, I just got my 1st nursing job and I'm having the hardest time taking manual blood pressures, please tell me I'm not the only one, I have one of the cheap ones from my school. Any suggestions on a good one? I know it's hard on older ppl to take no because their pulses are weak ...
Happytony, ADN, RN
31 Posts
I use the littman SE lightweight for clinicals now. It's light, & costs around 45$ Good luck.
Philly_LPN_Girl, LPN
718 Posts
I love Littmans my parents got me one as a graduation present a lot of people use and love that brand
IrishIzCPNP, MSN, RN, APRN, NP
1,344 Posts
I actually prefer an ultrascope. I recent bought an mdf and I'm impressed with that as well. Littmann...I think they are overrated.
Thanks everyone !!!!!
mfigueroa22
51 Posts
I use a Master Cardiology from Littmann. They are expensive, around $230, but it's worth it to me because I have terrible hearing. I had a uniform shop that carries a few brands and a lot if different models so I just tried them out and that one worked best.
^^^ my mother has a cardiology stethoscope by Littman and I've used it a few times and love it.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN
102 Articles; 27,612 Posts
http://www.steeles.com/categories/stethoscopes?gclid=CJb80tCCpL4CFUMF7AodHC0AEA
This website has the best prices that I've found on Littmans. I prefer the Master Cardiology. But that's just because I have bad hearing. It's the only one that works for me but unfortunately it's like $180 but you get what you pay for with stethoscopes. The mid level Cardiology III is great as well.