Stethoscope help

[TitanChrissy]

Hopefully

someone here can help

guide me in the right direction because I am beyond lost lol. I

start my Ipn program October 5th

and I just found out that a

stethoscope and bp cuff are not

included in my tuition. I was told that

I should invest in a quality

stethoscope but I have no clue as to

what I should be looking for as far

as brand, price and whatever other

factors I should consider. Also any

advice on where to purchase a bp

cuff would also be greatly

appreciated. I hope to hear from you

all, thanks:)

[WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN]

As a student, a Littman Classic 2E should suit. I can't recommend the cost of it, I don't remember, but I"m sure a quick look on google could help you. If you get student loans, perhaps some of that money can go toward it?

[TitanChrissy]

Thanks I'll definitely a google search and maybe look around amazon to see what I can find for that brand.

[WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN]

Another option: if you are employed in a healthcare facility, perhaps they have alliances with a uniform company that offers such equipment. I payroll deducted my Cardac III 'scope that way.

[bleafcna]

I get all of my stuff from allheart.com they're my favorite website, most of their BP cuffs come with a matching stethoscope too and they're pretty decent! Plus I could get a hot pink set....decision made right there lol

[CNAAJ]

I ordered my stethoscope from all heart however your local uniform store should supply blood pressure cuffs. I know here in Michigan a lot if the uniform stores only carry the dual tube stethoscope which I had for a while before nursing school but it was very heavy so I wouldn't suggest that one.

[msbossb]

All heart.com is a good site....however I found my lightweight littman stethoscope from medisave.net...their prices are amazing. I found tht site from a poster here on all nurses.

[nursephillyphil, BSN, RN]

i use steeles.com for mine, i saved a good amount on their site vs in store, and they offer engraving

[TitanChrissy]

Thanks everyone for the help. I honestly didn't expect more than a couple of replies so this really helps alot.

[TitanChrissy]

I think I'll go with allheart.com for my nursing needs. They seem to be the best as far as price goes.

[brookegillen]

My mom's a nurse and when I started nursing school, she insisted I get "nothing but a Littmann stethoscope," and I'm in love with mine. I ended up with the Classic III. I think as long as you have a quality stethoscope, you can use any cuff. A stethoscope is where you want your quality at. You won't regret splurging on a nice one. (I got mine at allheart.com.)

[living-dead-girl]

Hi! I would definitely recommend checking out allheart.com, as someone earlier suggested. I purchased my Littmann Classic II stethoscope and my BP cuff from them, as well as some other items, and their services are phenomenal. Many of my classmates also ordered a stethoscope/BP cuff combo from Amazon and they say those work well also. If you are looking for a quality stethoscope, Littmann is the way to go, but it is by no means the be-all and end-all of stethoscopes, so if you don't have the funds there are other brands to choose from! My Classic II was around $65 on sale and allheart runs sales pretty frequently. There is a cheaper Littmann called the Lightweight, which is $50 regularly and is nice as well. Hope this helps, and happy stethoscope hunting!