>  prefer IBCLC or close to it, have experience with  suck problems, premies,
>  FTT, Down's, low milk supply, etc >>
>
> sorry, i am rather baffled by this. is this a job for an LC? the descriptions
> of the problems treated certainly sounds like a job for an IBCLC and not
> "close to it." and is this person going to be doing nursing work on the side?
> that is, nursing work separately from the LC work? if not, why the
> requirement to be an RN but NOT an IBCLC?
>
> carol brussel IBCLC
> still not feeling the slightest need to be an RN to be an IBCLC

Very tru, Carol! There are other professions that have relations with nursing,
without requiring RN, like dieticians, physiotherapists, midwifes (in many
countries). Let's just recognise the fact that IBCLC is a freestanding
profession and that IBCLCs can work together with many other HCPs, without the
need to have those other credentials as well, like pedi's, nurses, dieticians,
gynecologists, etc.
Perhaps it is a good idea that LCs try to get the name lactation consultant
protected in their countries (as is the case in The Netherlands) and reserved
for IBCLCs. That will keep the standard high and might decrease the by some
people feld need for additional credentials.

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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