Our hospital has initial and annual competencies for RN's in the Women's Hospital. They include skin-to-skin care, initiation of lactation and breastfeeding, use of breast pumps, risk and benefit of nipple shields, baby-led bottle-feeding, use of special needs feeder etc. Mandatory power points, tests, and one-on-one competency validations. It has helped us tremendously. Patients report increased satisfaction since these programs were instituted and our exclusive breastfeeding has improved.
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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Victoria Fisher
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6:59 PM
Subject: Re-introduction and project
I dont know if any of you will remember me from years ago. I first got on here as an LLLL and then with your encouragement sat for my IBCLC.
So, for the last 4-5 years i have either been lurking here or been nomail. I am very happy that I am finding the time to read more again.
I have gone back to school, got my RN, BSN and am working on my masters. I intend tp get my pediatric or family NP in the next couple of years. Also need to reestablish my IBCLC, as I had no time for crepes last year when I was due.
I still have 6 kids, mostly grown now,, and have added 5 grandchildren/step grandchildren to my family. I will soon be divorced and live with my two dogs, my bird and my 16 and 19 yo sons.
I am currently working on a pilot program to see if we can require competencies for nurses with mother baby contact in lactation. I have written a proposal and will be presenting it to my state senator next week. I am very excited about this initial step, I know it may never happen and if it does I am looking at several years of advocacy and lobbying.
Victoria Fisher, RN
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