What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

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Specializes in Currently: Certified School Nurse.

Embarrassed to admit I'm still using a VERY cheap one I had while in Nursing School. I'm long overdue for an upgrade. Please suggest one and let me know what you have and if you like it. And how much it costs if you don't mind sharing.

Thanks so much.

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Specializes in Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor.

littmann...I have had many and found these are the best

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Specializes in Currently: Certified School Nurse.

Which Littmann? There are so many, my head i spinning!

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Specializes in PP, Pediatrics, Home Health.

Check out http://www.allheart.com they have a ton of Stethoscopes on there.I bought a littman one from off of there and it is the best one I have found so far.

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Specializes in Ortho.

I use the Littman Cardiology III- got it when I graduated nursing school 2 years ago. A bit pricy, but totally worth it!

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Specializes in Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor.

I currently use a Littmann cardiology scope. Littmann makes a lightweight scope which works really well too for a lot less money.

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Specializes in Currently: Certified School Nurse.

Thanks everyone. I have been looking into the Cardiology III - - glad to hear you guys have it and like it! Pricey - - yes - - I'm seeing it for $139! But if its really that good, I'll make the investment. PLus, if i ever switch out of LTC and go into, say ICU, or something, I think it would still be good there too, right?

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Specializes in Medical Surgical Orthopedic.
I use the Littman Cardiology III- got it when I graduated nursing school 2 years ago. A bit pricy, but totally worth it!

I ordered this one last night after reading so many good things about it here. I can't wait to get it :)

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I know this one doesn't get alot of publicity in the Littmann series, but I love it. I feel like it is more streamline than other Littmanns and I feel like I can hear a little better. It's also very convenient to only have to apply more pressure to change between hi/low pitch (bell or diaphragm. Also...why be embarrassed about using a cheapo? I know people that went through nursing school using a disposable...not the best for learning, but they are RN's just the same.

oops...here's the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F4SP1W

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Specializes in geriatrics, IV, Nurse management.

I have a littmann classic without the bell side. I find I can hear things better without the bell, and without the bell I have 2 finger holes to put my hand while holding mine.

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Specializes in Emergency Medicine.

Unless you're doing advanced studies in cardiology or pulmonology most all the ones out there do the job. You don't have to take out a second mortgage to own a stethoscope, I personally like the disposable ones...

:D

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Specializes in Currently: Certified School Nurse.
Unless you're doing advanced studies in cardiology or pulmonology most all the ones out there do the job. You don't have to take out a second mortgage to own a stethoscope, I personally like the disposable ones...

:D

Thanks - - maybe I don't need the $139 one after all. Anyone else?

thanks everyone.

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