One of the best things about IBCLCs is that we have come from so many different professions. This has give us so many different perspectives and info and I wouldn't want it any other way. IBCLC needs to be a stand alone profession and we do need licensing ( which would also make hospitals more comfortable) Other allied health professionals are licensed..... I just happened to have been an RN before the first test, but my training was from being a LLLL and mom. Pat in SNJ *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome