>Hi, Arly,
>        Did I read your post correctly that you make less than an RN??  If I
>read your credentials correctly you are  master's prepared with IBCLC
>credentials--and paid LESS than an RN who may or may not have a BA/BS?  Why
>would a master's prepared specialist be paid less than RN staff?  I am really
>confused and hoping that I misunderstood your post.
>
>Pardee Hinson, MPH, IBCLC
>Charlotte, NC

You understood correctly, and I believe most of the RNs I work with have AA
degrees only, although of course some have BA/BS and a few have MS.
However, the RN's value is obvious and has been proven over time.

 Also, despite having an RN program in our town, they are still in demand
and somewhat scarce and that means economically valuable, also.  I
definitely agree the RN's are valuable, and I do not think they are
overpaid at all.  However, I think my education and training are of greater
value.  They certainly cost me more.

Arly Helm                                       [log in to unmask]
(MS, Nutrition & Food Sciences, CLE, IBCLC; LC for IHC)