What would you spend more money on?

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A good stethoscope or a good pair of shoes???

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Stethoscope. I can't stand the cheap ones. Shoes are important, though, so make sure you get some comfy ones with support, cheap or not.

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Specializes in Forensic/Psych/Surgical nurse.

SHOES! If you work in the ER non-slip shoes would be especially important!

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Specializes in interested in NICU!!.

i would spend more money on a stethoscope.

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Definitely shoes! I'm not sure where you are in your program, but with my 12 hr clinicals, if I didn't have good support, my feet and knees would be killing me. You are just fine with the $40-50 Littman Lightweight stethoscope. I have even seen Doctors carrying them around and using them.

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Specializes in being a Credible Source.

Shoes.

As a med-surg nurse, my 'scope generally gets used once per day per patient - during my initial assessment. On occasion I will use it later for further assessments but that's probably less than 20% of my patients.

My shoes, on the other hand... I'm hustling the hallways for 12 hours a day and I can't imagine what that would be like if my feet hurt.

Get a DECENT 'scope and GREAT shoes.

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Shoes, definitely!

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Specializes in Home Care.

Shoes and socks that wick away moisture and prevent blisters. I work 12 hr shifts and I swear by these socks, my feet don't get hot, sweaty or feel all swollen. http://www.uniformcity.com/UniformCity/Women/PRD_1035-01_M/Blister+Free+Sock.jsp?bmUID=1280888327256

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Shoes. Having healthy feet can make a world of difference in every aspect of your life.

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Specializes in Psych.

Definitely shoes. I have the cheap GRX scope and I can hear everything I need to.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

Definitely a stethoscope! You can really tell a difference between the better ones and the cheaper ones.

As for shoes, I spent $34.99 on a pair of Crocs Specialist (doesn't have any holes) and they are very comfortable.

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Definitely a stethoscope...that helps a lot when you are a student and don't know how abnormal sounds sound like.It makes it easier to hear. You don't get in trouble for not wearing comfortable shoes but you might get in trouble if you missed something due to your cheap stethoscope. You don't have to purchase the most expensive one just buy one that helps you hear better.

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