What brand / type of Stethoscope for Med/Surg?

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Hi all:

I just received my acceptance letter in the mail this weekend! I made it into my school's Nursing Program which begins in 2 weeks! :biere: :smiley_aa :yeah: :yeah: :w00t: :cheers:

My first clinical rotation will be in Med/Surg. I am just curious what type of Stethoscope I should buy. My aunt has told me to get a Littmann, but there are probably a million different ones to choose from.

Can any of you help me out.

Thanks!!

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Specializes in OB.

Mine is a Littman Classic II SE. I love it. it can be engraved and is on sale right now at allheart for $60

Littmann Stethoscopes - Classic II S.E. Stethoscope - Personalization Available

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Oh, just want to mention that I use Steele because they're as cheap as AllHeart and have MUCH better customer service. I won't order from AllHeart any more - my stethoscope had been backordered and they never even notified me, and they give you no way to get in touch with anyone.

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Specializes in OB.
Oh, just want to mention that I use Steele because they're as cheap as AllHeart and have MUCH better customer service. I won't order from AllHeart any more - my stethoscope had been backordered and they never even notified me, and they give you no way to get in touch with anyone.

y'know, I have heard of troubles with allheart on these boards previously. Is this a new problem cuz when I ordered my scope 2 years ago, it got here fast..so I should think twice about ordering scrubs from them when I graduate??

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I have the littman cardio III as well and love it but I recommend that you go to the med supply and try everything they have. They'll let you listen with several different models.

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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

I have a littman and I SWEAR by it...I'm HOH in my right ear and I usually have to concentrate to get BPs but other than that, I hear breath sounds, heart sounds, etc...really well with it. It's not the fancy electronic one, but it's pretty good overall...

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y'know, I have heard of troubles with allheart on these boards previously. Is this a new problem cuz when I ordered my scope 2 years ago, it got here fast..so I should think twice about ordering scrubs from them when I graduate??

There are lots of more reliable places from which to order. I had a terrible time getting my order cancelled and then fighting to get the proper amount credited back to my card.

I know some people have never had problems with them. I, however, have, and if I have to chase you down about something I need and getting a proper credit I won't use your services twice.

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Specializes in Adolescent Psych, PICU.

I would stick with a Littman. I have the Littman Cardiology III and I love it, though it's a bit pricey. A lot of my friends have the Classic II.

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I have a Littman Classic II and I love it. LOVE IT! Congrats on getting into school!

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I start nursing school next week and my friend and I both bought the Littman Cadiology III from allheart.com. Steeles is very slightly cheaper, but all heart will personalize your tubing for $15 so we got our names put on our steths.

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Specializes in OR Internship starting in Jan!!.

I have the Littman Cardiology III but my sister uses the Classic II. :)

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