Stethoscope decision

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Ok I'm an LPN for 12 yrs entering a RN transition program this spring. I want to buy a new stethoscope since mine is very old. Looking for a Littman....thinking about the Cardiologist III.

any opinions regarding this one?

Thanks in advance for the help! :redpinkhe

Donna

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

Might wanna try doing a search on this. Been discussed many times before on this scope as well. I do use a Littman Cardiology III and it is an excellent scope. I do have 3 Littmans and you can't go wrong with any of them. The cardiology III has many pros and no cons from what I can see. Go to the local hospital (ICU preferably, or cardiac unit) and see if you can try one of the nurses scopes out to see how you like it. I don't think you will be disappointed. Good luck with whatever scope you decide on getting.

These are some of the results you will find if you do a search:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/3m-littman-cardiology-iii-stethoscope-any-good-201038.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/stethescope-what-kind-should-i-get-5664.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f18/stethescope-208003.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/stethoscopes-26426.html

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That is the some scope I have. Love it. The only thing I can say is two other students in my class had that scope and it was stolen from them during clinical this past semester. I am seriously thinking of getting a cheaper scope to prevent that from happening.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

thanks so much for the input...

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Hi,

I have a Littman Cardiology III and I love it. I am a junior nursing student. So far no one tried to take it. If you buy it on the website mentioned above you can save $100 compared to stores.

Good Luck

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Oh sorry the website was not mentioned and I am not sure If I can advertise it. So just do your research online, you will find it.

Also on that website you can compare all the Littman stethoscopes and how they rate.

Hope that Helps

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

Check EBAY too. Thats where I got 2 of my Littmans from and I got a huge discount.

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Specializes in none.

I've heard about them being stolen also and was given the advise to have it engraved to prevent this from happening.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Trying to decide myself. Going Littman Cardio III or the Master Cardio.

Anyone have a preference on the two Cardio models? III or Master?

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Specializes in Adolescent Psych, PICU.

I have the Cardiology one and it's great! Every time an RN borrows mine they can't believe how good they hear with it and always comment on that. It's an excellent scope.

I think a good stethoscope is a good investment.

I have had mine for 2 years now.

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Specializes in New Graduate Nurse.

I have a Littmann Cardiology III...and love it. From the chest piece the the earpieces....it is a great piece of equipment. Heart and lung sounds take on a new "dimension" when you use a good stethoscope. My clinical skills professor kinda chastised me for walking into her classroom with one...then I let her try it. She showed up the next week with one.

Akspudus

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