veteran nurses opinion/instructors opinion needed re stethescope

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Hi yall! I am preparing for nursing school and researching stethescope options. I was looking at the Littman Classic 3-however what do you all suggest for a new nursing student? I wasn't sure if Littman was where I should start.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Head on over to the Nursing Scrubs / Uniforms / Gear forum, where you'll find some reviews of stethoscope and a lot of posts with good information.

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Thanks so much!

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My first stethoscope was functional and cheap. I wasn't looking for a brand name like Littman. Whatever did the job for the least amount of money.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

Sprague did the job for me for a decade.

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Specializes in ER/Tele, Med-Surg, Faculty, Urgent Care.

I recommend the Sprague-Rappoport type for new students as you can change it to a pediatric scope & also change the bell & diaphragm. It can cost as little as $15.00. I taught physical assessment for 5 years and IMO, students do not need a fancy Littman & definitely not a cardiac scope. Wait until graduation to but those. While in clinicals, ask the nurses about their stethoscope choices.

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Specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

I have found that the Littman's are great stethoscopes. I find that you can hear much better with these. I would say go with the Littman instead of a cheapie one.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nursing Scrubs / Uniforms / Gear forum

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