Stethoscope

While I have, use, and love my Littmann Cardiology III, I very much suggest buying pretty much any stethoscope in the $30-$70 price range. If you're looking for a Littmann, the Classic II SE is a very good general-purpose stethoscope and will likely serve you very well through nursing school and into your clinical practice. Truly almost anything in that price range will serve you well.

It's not necessary to have a Littman cardio when you work in a hospital. It's important to have something that you can hear with.

It's not necessary to have a Littman cardio when you work in a hospital. It's important to have something that you can hear with.

'Tis true enough! Once you know what you're listening for, you can use pretty much any stethoscope. About 15 years ago I treated myself to a Cardiology III and the sound quality is just amazing. I still have it and I've used it throughout nursing school. However, if you don't know (yet) what you're listening for, having a very expensive and high-quality stethoscope isn't going to help.

One other big reason I suggest getting a mid-range (or even an entry-level) stethoscope is that once you do know what you're listening for, you can then search for a stethoscope that meets your needs and your current more budget-friendly stethoscope can be kept and used as a backup.

I ended up buying the Classic SE! Thank you guys :)