As a former non-RN LC, I must add that the tide goes both ways.  I am  
appalled at hospitals that hire RNs lacking LC certification or are happy with  
weekend or week long certification programs for their lactation  specialists.  It 
bothers me that even an LPN has higher hiring status than  an  IBCLC with 10 
years experience.  If speech pathologists,  occupational therapists, social 
workers, and physical therapists do NOT need an  RN--why are Lactation 
Consultants expected to have them in MOST hospital  settings?  It goes back to the basic 
issues that we have been  discussing--formal LC educational programs and 
licensure.
 
 

Debbie  Albert, RN, Ph.D., LMHC, IBCLC, RLC
Tampa Lactation Counseling
Tampa,  FL 


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