I am an IBCLC, but not an RN.  I am in private practice in Ontario, Canada.  In my particular area there is no other option.  My local health unit will only hire RN-IBCLC's.  This holds true for local hospitals.  

It really does vary on where you live.  Even within Ontario there are non-RN-IBCLC's who have been hired by local health units, doctors, or hospitals.  It really depends on local rules.

Tania

Tania Archbold B.Sc, IBCLC
Mothers Nectar Lactation Consultant Services
Guelph, ON Canada
519-400-7098




On 2013-04-18, at 11:48 AM, Heather Hamilton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello all. A question regarding IBCLC as a career choice:
> Do IBCLC's who are not also RN's most often work in private practice? 
> Should hopeful IBCLC's get training to open a small business? 
> How does one learn about this?
> Thanks so much for your advice.
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