Trisa,

        What a thrill it was to hear you have joined LACTNET.  I know you
will learn gobs and gobs!  I certainly have!  In the June issue of JHL
(Journal of Human Lactation)  there is an article about nursing students and
their need for better lactation education.  There is also a research article
about how nurses' attitudes and behaviors affect breastfeeding.  The nurse
is the first one at the bedside to help with breastfeeding those critical
first few minutes/hours/days after breastfeeding.  Everything the nurse says
and does has a major inpact on the breastfeeding outcome.   IMHO, EVERY
nurse that comes in contact with a lactating mother should have a minimum
certification as a CLE.  I am really tired of nurses giving out
misinformation.  There is NO EXCUSE!  So here's to you Trisa!  Welcome
aboard and enjoy LACTNET!

Donna Zitzelberger, RN BSN CLE
getting off the soapbox now