BSN program

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Has anyone gone through the BSN program? I am strongly considering it, but am interested to see what other peoples experiences are. I am wanting to be a lactation consultant that works in the hospital, but unfortunately most places require you to be an RN. So technically the degree would be for show, as I don't really plan on being a practicing nurse.

The short answer:
I did my BSN at WGU. It's too rigorous a course of study just to do it for show. 

The short of it is, you really need to research the laws. If you're serious, it's not a waste of money to consult an attorney before you do anything that could get you into a heap of trouble with the law.


The long answer:
Back in the day, you could become a lactation consultant with just a few college credits and certification. But the affordable care act now requires providers to cover breastfeeding support, thus triggering licensing requirements. This basically means that lactation consulting will be diverted to the family doctor pediatrician, Nurse Practitioner,  or a certified registered nurse. 

You need to check your state laws and you need to be business-minded and think about who exactly will be paying for your services, and how. Of course, if you're a labor and delivery nurse, there is a board certification you can obtain after a few thousand hours of clinical experience, but it seems like an awful lot of headache to go through just to become a lactation consultant. There are other professions in natural healthcare that you might want to consider.