What steth are you using....

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Hey folks,

What brand/model stethoscope are you using throughout nursing school?

Specializes in HCA, Physch, WC, Management.

I have a cheap-o Prestige Sprague scope. It's just okay. I don't love it. I am in the process of shopping for a new scope and will probably end up with a Littman of some sort because I can get a deal on them. Have a friend who works for 3M. Not sure what I will get yet though.

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Specializes in Emergency.
Navy Blue Cardiology III - engraved with my name!

it is great i can hear really well with it!

cool, sounds like a nice one..

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Specializes in NeuroICU/SICU/MICU.

Littman Classic II S.E. in ceil blue. I like it, it does everything I need, and I can hear fine with it. During my Peds rotation I used my Ultrascope, though. Somehow it seemed like I could hear better with it on those little guys, plus they liked the blue sparkly head :yeah:

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I use whatever I can find laying around...really not too particular about any specific model

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Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.

Littman Classic II SE here as well

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Specializes in GI.

An ultrascope in purple with a glittery purple head. I like it because everyone else in my class got a Littman II SE. I will definitely be able to tell my steth from theirs.

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I tried several and ended up investing in a PureTone Cardiology Ti-Lite. I never regretted it! My preceptor called it a "Cadillac" :dncgbby:Sure helped me to learn when I could actually HEAR!

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Specializes in RN student.

Hi; using a cheapie, from Prestige Medical. I can hear a pin drop through it, and like it a lot!:)

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Specializes in LTC.

I just broke down and bought a Littman Lightweight SE II it is so much louder than my old Prestige. I'm so glad I can finally hear everything I need to hear.

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Specializes in Triage, MedSurg, MomBaby, Peds, HH.

Littman Master Cardiology -- it's got great acoustics.

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Specializes in Aged care.

I used my cheap student one for about 2 weeks and couldn't hear a thing. I ended up buying a cardio steth off ebay and it's great. I don't remember what brand it is, though.

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Great review article:

http://www.forusdocs.com/reviews/Acoustic_Stethoscope_Review.htm

(It's a LONG article, though!)

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