Chest auscultation is a key clinical proficiency nursing students need to demonstrate before they can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Traditionally undertaken by doctors, advanced nurse practitioners and physiotherapists, chest auscultation involves listening to chest sounds to aid diagnosis of respiratory issues. Here, an advanced nurse practitioner, a senior lecturer in adult nursing and a manager of an asthma network offer advice and tips for nursing students on chest auscultation, including correct use of a stethoscope, the auscultation process, communicating with patients, and how to escalate concerns and continually develop your skills through simulation training and practice.