Stethoscope for New Grad

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  1. Which stethoscope is better on a pulmonary unit?

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      Littmann Classic II se
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      Littmann Cardiology III
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      Other, please specify in post

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I'll be starting my first nursing job on a pulmonary unit in a few weeks. Should I get the Littmann Classic II or Littmann Cardiology III? I've heard they're both great stethoscopes, though one naturally costs more than the other. Any opinions?

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

okay, i voted before i read your entire post.

if you will be working directly with heart/lungs then it would be a good idea to spend a little more money on the stethoscope that was made for use in that field! (:

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Specializes in ED.

Sounds like you are going to be listening to lungs all day long ....Master Cardiology or the STC. I would pick the STC because of the rubber finger holds. Less noise from moving your fingers. I have the master cardiology now, which is also a very good scope but I wish I had bought the STC.

Spend the money...you are a professional now, look like someone who cares about your craft.

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Sounds like you are going to be listening to lungs all day long ....Master Cardiology or the STC. I would pick the STC because of the rubber finger holds. Less noise from moving your fingers. I have the master cardiology now, which is also a very good scope but I wish I had bought the STC.

Spend the money...you are a professional now, look like someone who cares about your craft.

Is this the stethoscope you're referring to?

3M US: Littmann Cardiology S.T.C. Stethoscope

Thanks!

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

first of all, congratulations on landing your first job. unquestionably, i love my littman cardiology iii and i never let it out of my sight, to me is like the rolls royce of stethoscopes... just saying:cool:

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No knowledge about your particular needs. Just wanted to say I am jealous you get to use your own stethoscope. Working on a lymphoma/leukemia floor, most patients are on precautions and have a disposable in each of their rooms. I have a Classic II that doesn't get used :-(.

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Specializes in LTC & Med-Surg, L&D, Pre-Op Clinic.

I just want to say...if you get it from Medisave.net they will engrave your name/title on the diaphragm! It looks very nice!

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Starting an ABSN program in August, and I just bought the Cardio III from medisave.net - free engraving and a 5% off promo code! My total was about $25 cheaper than other sites. Feeling pretty proud of myself - ha! ;)

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Specializes in ED.

yep, I think it is the best overall.

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yep, I think it is the best overall.

Which one? Earlier you stated the STC or Master Cardiology. Now it seems you're agreeing with moggsy regarding the Cardio III. By the way, I just looked at my other stethoscope from nursing school and realized that I already have the Classic II se, so I obviously won't be getting it again. Upgrade time!

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