As an RN and LC (hospital based) ....I have found the medical background very helpful with my work. I did not learn anything in Nsg School regarding breastfeeding (20 years ago) but, have found it being introduced in several local college programs. When students have done their clinicals...the instructor has had me present info to the group. There is still alot of miss information out there...but, at least there is an interest in learning. I do believe that a medical background provides a broader basis regarding drugs, anatomy, physiology, defects, etc.....that help me to better understand, digest , evaluate and then apply appropriate info regarding emotional as well as medical outcome in various circumstances. For me it has been advantageous as well as years of experience in the maternal/child setting. Sharon Lemon RN, CLE