Stethoscopes?

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I am starting nursing school in the fall & was trying to decide what stethscope to get.. Littmann Master Cardiology or Littmann Master Classic II? Any suggestions?

Thanks! :D :nurse:

Specializes in OR.
Get a nice MDF scope. Better tone, IMO, and you don't have to fool around with the 'variable pressure' gimmick. Also has lifetime warranty.

Damn, I thought I was gonna get to be cool and suggest an MDF scope first :p

These are just as high quality as Littman, if not better (excluding the higher end Littman models). Made in America, free lifetime parts if things go bad, just as solid, and good feeling as any Littman I've used.

I have black on black, very nice. Heart and lung sounds are clear as anything. I think they're like 55 bucks. Good stuff. You don't need anything more for nursing school.

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I use a high-end MDF and it is comparable (viz. better) to the most expensive Littman's.

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Specializes in Home Health.
Sprague stethoscopes are inexpensive and work well enough for nursing school and working as a nurse too, especially if you're prone to losing things like I am. They come in lots of colors too, as well as in a couple of lengths. I've had 4 of them.

Yep, Sprague is great. I've been an RN for 25 years and love it (the stethoscope that is). I had a Littman in nursing school and it 'disappeared'.

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I just started nursing school this Spring and our program required that our stethoscopes had the dedicated bell/diaphragm. I would check if your program has requirements before you run out and spend a lot of money on a stethoscope!

I ended up getting the Littmann Classic II. It came in lots of different colors and I also got my name engraved on the bell.

Good luck in school! It's not easy, but I am loving it! :)

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Specializes in Psych.

I recommend going cheap for school. Good stethoscopes grow legs. Since I finally got a job in Psych, I'm really glad I didn't spend a lot. My stethoscope is gathering dust along with my white shoes!

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No matter what you get, be sure you label it well!!! You don't want if to "walk off"!!!

Val

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

It might be a good idea to ask at your school if they have a requirement for which one you get. Some schools do.

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

We have just what you need a whole forum on stethescopes. https://allnurses.com/nursing-stethoscope/

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Specializes in Cardiothoracic ICU.

WELCH ALLYN PROFESSIONal or harvey

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Specializes in Corrections, Education, Med/Surg, AGNP-HIV.

I have a littman Lightweight, IMO it sucks. I was issued an ALL HEART cardiology stethoscope and i think it is much better than the Littman...and it is about $25.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nursing Stethoscope forum

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

I've used an Untrascope for years and LOVE it. I was reading the material for things we'll need for our BSN clinicals and one item was a stethoscope with a bell/diaphragm. I was going to pick up a cheapie for school and then I found the MDF. Love at first listen! I ended up getting the MDF-ER premier. Oh the things I can hear now...I'll be using the MDF for school AND work.

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