Stethoscopes

Jen2 · Jul 17, 2003

I can honestly say that I have a cheap cheap stethescope that I only paid $12.00 for. This was when I was in MA school 6 years ago and just started to learn. It is single tubing and I had no problems hearing out of it. I have beat it to death in the doctor's offices where I worked after school and I will use it in nursing school this fall.

I will not purchase a Littmann until after I pass my boards as a special gift/treat for myself. I am so tight while I'm in school that I squeak. Also, if my steth. gets stolen I'm only out $12.00.

shyne · Jul 18, 2003

I also have a regular stethoscope that cost me $17. If I were you, I would just get a cheap one unless required. You'll also get good practice in school on how to take a BP, so I wouldn't worry about getting a more expensive one.

happystudent, RN · Jul 18, 2003

Originally posted by shyne
I also have a regular stethoscope that cost me $17. If I were you, I would just get a cheap one unless required. You'll also get good practice in school on how to take a BP, so I wouldn't worry about getting a more expensive one.

I agree................

bedpan · Jul 18, 2003

And before you buy one at all make sure that you won't be getting one through the prograsm!

We got a "Nursing Kit" which included stethoscope, BP Cuff (No I am NOT gonna spell it!), and a few other goodies - Of course this was all included in a special "nursing fee" that was somewhere in our tuition and books cost and was not optional

cheripa · Jul 18, 2003

I just got a master classic II from all heart. I figure that you will be using it for a while, you might as well get something you like. I also found a clip that holds you stethoscope. It attaches to your pants. So you can have it with you.... Less likely to get stolen...

essarge · Jul 18, 2003

If you need double tubing check out sprague. I got my first one with my "nurse kit" (waste of money) and just bought the new cardio scope from sprague and love it! I've tried littman and IMO it's not worth the money and you pay more for the name.

ulianka · Jul 18, 2003

Guys, I am a total newbie. I start this Fall. Uniform fittings on 7th of Aug., stethoscope is needed for first lab. Anyway I ordered a couple of stethoscopes, what can you tell me about them? One of them is this : "602 SERIES - 22" SPRAGUE RAPPAPORT-TYPE STETHOSCOP

Delivers accurate superior detection of high, medium and low frequency sounds in a unit versatile enough for infants, children and adults. Features a new, improved binaurals and 22" latex-free tubing. Comes complete with accessory pouch including 3 interchangeable bells, adult diaphragm, pediatric diaphragm, 2 pair of eartips, and an I.D. Tag. Lifetime Warranty. "

happystudent, RN · Jul 18, 2003

Originally posted by shishel
One of them is this : "602 SERIES - 22" SPRAGUE RAPPAPORT-TYPE STETHOSCOP

That'll work.....

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2003

I've had two very expensive Littman's and they are not worth the money. I can hear better w/ my $7. cheapo scope!

MisterArnold · Jul 19, 2003

For my first semester of nursing school I bought a Littman. One of their lower price models. Could barely hear anything. It was quite embarrasing when I couldn't hear a blood pressure. Recently bought a Phillips electronic stethescope. Very expensive but when I listen it's so good I can practically hear your thoughts. (Just kidding). It's funny - a couple of times in clinicals I used a cheap stethoscope and I had no problem hearing anything. Other times I couldn't hear a thing. The Phillips cost me $160.00 but it's worth it for assessments.

happystudent, RN · Jul 19, 2003

Originally posted by Hellllllo Nurse
I've had two very expensive Littman's and they are not worth the money. I can hear better w/ my $7. cheapo scope!

Aint that the truth............ :cool: