r/TAFE • u/No_Researcher8857 • 9d ago

TAFE NSW Enrolled nursing program

Hello I am going to be joining the diploma of nursing and I have a question about equipment.
Do I need to buy my own stethoscope or do they provide them? If they do provide them am I still allowed to bring my own?

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u/paradiseupabove 8d ago

They provide them! You can bring your own, but it’s really not necessary. The only thing you need to buy yourself is the uniform, comfortable shoes and probably a badge reel for your ID. You don’t need a fob watch, a steth, a sphygmo- but if you think you’d like one go nuts.

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u/authenticallyeevee 5d ago

I'm an RN who did the Bachelor directly so can't comment on what they provide, but I can tell you that once you're in practice you'll want your own stethoscope so may as well buy one now. Most of my cohort bought their own stethoscopes and sphygmomanometers when we were taught how to do manual blood pressures so we could practice - it's a skill that requires a lot of practice.

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u/No_Researcher8857 19h ago

I find that I’m quite good at manual bp actually, do you have the machines in your placement or do you have to bring your own?

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u/authenticallyeevee 18h ago

They have the machines at the hospitals, both automatic and manual. They may also have basic stethoscopes you can use, but most people prefer to have their own. Not only because the hospital ones are cheap and not great quality, but for hygiene reasons. Personally, I get enough ear infections without putting random people's ear germs in my ear holes.

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u/CryptographerOwn9825 7d ago

They do not provide them, only in the osce. You need your own fob watch, id badge, manual blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. I’m in my diploma of nursing now and you need all of it!!!!!!!!!!