I totally agree with you Kathleen! I do not see the point of retaking the
entry level exam. I have taken it twice and will take it the third time in
2013, during the 5 yr period that I know I will sit the exam I have less $$$
to put towards conferences to actually learn new material instead. Spending
the $$ on conferences and education would be better than paying for an exam
(again) . The process has never made sense to me!! I think that the IBCLCE
should really look at this and what other professions do.... (Flame suit on)
Cindy

On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 1:05 AM, Kathleen Huggins <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Hello Ladies!  I have struggled whether or not to write about this but I
> have a different beef with IBCLE and the exam.  I have always understood
> that the exam was "an entry level" exam.  With that being the case, why, oh
> why, must it be taken time after time, every ten years?  As an RN, I must
> re-certify by earning 30 CEU's every two years.  That makes sense to me
> because I am keeping up by continuing to learn and trying to stay current.
>
> After certifying with cerps, an IBCLC has to do nothing if she doesn't want
> to over the next five years (except prepare for taking another "entry level
> exam").  (Not trying to boast, but I have taken the exam twice never scoring
> below 95%.  What is the probability I will ever flunk any exam in the
> future?  Has anyone who has passed two exams in a row ever flunked the
> next?)
>
> Nothing gives me more pleasure than an exciting lecture, new research, and
> learning from others at a conference.  It is those experiences that make me
> a better LC.
>
> Yes, I guess all that learning costs more money than sitting for yet
> another exam, but for me subsequent exams are worthless and a waste of time
> and effort.  Please enlighten me if I am missing something here!
>
> Should I hit the "send" button?
>
> Kathleen
> California
>
>

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