Dear Fellow Lactnetters

 

I have read this discussion with interest.

 

The main point seems to be an IBCLC is an IBCLC.  An RN with an IBCLC
credential is not by virtue of the RN better than an IBCLC without an RN
beside his or her name.  To not hire an IBCLC without an RN is
discrimination.

 

There are other considerations including staffing, unions, provincial
accreditation (both nursing and hospital), and insurance.

 

In the hospitals I have worked, having an RN credential was required to do
the LC work.  The IBCLCs worked both a clinic and with patients on the
floor.  The floor might include non-postpartum (e.g., prenatal cases or
gynecological cases) and postpartum non-breastfeeding problems.  The
RN/IBCLC might be needed for more than breastfeeding help - other
emergencies can crop up on the floor that RNs can handle.  For example, RNs
are required to have CPR.  My nursing unit manager ensured adequate staffing
by requiring the RN credential.  

 

The hospitals were union environments. IBCLCs cannot belong to the union.
Unions will protect their members' jobs.  Our province has developed laws to
recognize health professions - IBCLCs are not yet a recognized
self-regualtory profession such medicine, nursing, OT, PT - these all have
self-regulating colleges that license and discipline their members.
Hospitals must pass accreditation with our province.  Using provincially
regulated professions (I am guessing) would be required.  Although I am not
well-informed on the topic of insurance, I suspect hospitals have
requirements regarding regulated professions for their insurance as well. 

 

The question for hospitals is not likely can an IBCLC without an RN
credential do the job - the questions are probably much more complex.

 

Joy RN IBCLC PhD

 

 

Date:    Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:59:15 -0500

From:    Pat Young <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: Re: RN IBCLC or Non-RN IBCLC

 

The credential is IBCLC and it is a stand alone credential, just like PT 

(physical therapist) or EMT (emergency medicine tech)

RT (repiratory therapist), PA (physician assistant) etc.  You don't have to 

be an RN first, to get these  credentials.  Hospital assertions that you 

need an RN first is discriminatory and unnecessary.  Pat in SNJ

 

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