Looking for a night nurse

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, OP should be ashamed of herself for trying to find someone who is willing to take half of the going rate. If you can’t afford the service, you can’t afford it. Teenage babysitters make $20 to $25 or more. These are real people who need real liveable. You’re middle class and live in America. Wake up with your own baby at night.

Ashamed? No. She’s offering 20-25% above legal minimum wage, and as long as she limits the hours under the taxable number she has nothing to be “ashamed” of.


She’s just not being realistic. A good night nurse is someone with a high degree of experience and professionalism and while you may think you only want someone vaccinated who could give CPR, the reality is you want someone who can genuinely support your recover and your baby’s adjustment to the household, and that doesn’t come inexpensively .

RN's earn FAR above minimum wage. A good night NURSE has far more than basic CPR and their vaccinations

[Anonymous]

Don’t know her current rates but she’s on her own so less than the silly agencies which are basically just siphoning off the top.

She’s amazing. Worked with us and many others I know. Keneisha [phone]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You people aren't talking about actual nurses, you want a glorified baby sitter. I'm an RN and wouldn't do it for less than $70

No one needs an “actual nurse “ to care for a baby properly and lovingly. Sorry to break it to you.

Lots of wonderful loving capable people out there without a degree that can care for a newborn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, OP should be ashamed of herself for trying to find someone who is willing to take half of the going rate. If you can’t afford the service, you can’t afford it. Teenage babysitters make $20 to $25 or more. These are real people who need real liveable. You’re middle class and live in America. Wake up with your own baby at night.

Ashamed? No. She’s offering 20-25% above legal minimum wage, and as long as she limits the hours under the taxable number she has nothing to be “ashamed” of.


She’s just not being realistic. A good night nurse is someone with a high degree of experience and professionalism and while you may think you only want someone vaccinated who could give CPR, the reality is you want someone who can genuinely support your recover and your baby’s adjustment to the household, and that doesn’t come inexpensively .

RN's earn FAR above minimum wage. A good night NURSE has far more than basic CPR and their vaccinations

You do realize when most people say “night nurse “ they really mean a night nanny? Like it’s just a title that’s used and been carried over…

Signed a person who used a “ night nurse” aka a night nanny

These women are incredible and know exactly how to care for new moms and babies. Any serious medical advice and needs should be done through your doctors

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You people aren't talking about actual nurses, you want a glorified baby sitter. I'm an RN and wouldn't do it for less than $70

No one needs an “actual nurse “ to care for a baby properly and lovingly. Sorry to break it to you.

Lots of wonderful loving capable people out there without a degree that can care for a newborn.

Sorry, shouldn’t say “no one”, should qualify before you all skewer me that “no one” having a baby without complex medical needs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You people aren't talking about actual nurses, you want a glorified baby sitter. I'm an RN and wouldn't do it for less than $70

No one needs an “actual nurse “ to care for a baby properly and lovingly. Sorry to break it to you.

Lots of wonderful loving capable people out there without a degree that can care for a newborn.

Sorry, shouldn’t say “no one”, should qualify before you all skewer me that “no one” having a baby without complex medical needs

And the overnight care for a baby with complex medical needs is covered by insurance anyway so these hourly rates are irrelevant to that question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You people aren't talking about actual nurses, you want a glorified baby sitter. I'm an RN and wouldn't do it for less than $70

No one needs an “actual nurse “ to care for a baby properly and lovingly. Sorry to break it to you.

Lots of wonderful loving capable people out there without a degree that can care for a newborn.

Of course they don't. But asking for NIGHT NURSE recommendations means you're asking for a NURSE. Don't want to pay for that degree, ask for a babysitter

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, OP should be ashamed of herself for trying to find someone who is willing to take half of the going rate. If you can’t afford the service, you can’t afford it. Teenage babysitters make $20 to $25 or more. These are real people who need real liveable. You’re middle class and live in America. Wake up with your own baby at night.

Ashamed? No. She’s offering 20-25% above legal minimum wage, and as long as she limits the hours under the taxable number she has nothing to be “ashamed” of.


She’s just not being realistic. A good night nurse is someone with a high degree of experience and professionalism and while you may think you only want someone vaccinated who could give CPR, the reality is you want someone who can genuinely support your recover and your baby’s adjustment to the household, and that doesn’t come inexpensively .

RN's earn FAR above minimum wage. A good night NURSE has far more than basic CPR and their vaccinations

You do realize when most people say “night nurse “ they really mean a night nanny? Like it’s just a title that’s used and been carried over…

I absolutely do realize that. And it's a slap in the face to REAL nurses

Signed a person who used a “ night nurse” aka a night nanny

These women are incredible and know exactly how to care for new moms and babies. Any serious medical advice and needs should be done through your doctors

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, OP should be ashamed of herself for trying to find someone who is willing to take half of the going rate. If you can’t afford the service, you can’t afford it. Teenage babysitters make $20 to $25 or more. These are real people who need real liveable. You’re middle class and live in America. Wake up with your own baby at night.

Ashamed? No. She’s offering 20-25% above legal minimum wage, and as long as she limits the hours under the taxable number she has nothing to be “ashamed” of.


She’s just not being realistic. A good night nurse is someone with a high degree of experience and professionalism and while you may think you only want someone vaccinated who could give CPR, the reality is you want someone who can genuinely support your recover and your baby’s adjustment to the household, and that doesn’t come inexpensively .

RN's earn FAR above minimum wage. A good night NURSE has far more than basic CPR and their vaccinations

You do realize when most people say “night nurse “ they really mean a night nanny? Like it’s just a title that’s used and been carried over…

I absolutely do realize that. And it's a slap in the face to REAL nurses

Signed a person who used a “ night nurse” aka a night nanny

These women are incredible and know exactly how to care for new moms and babies. Any serious medical advice and needs should be done through your doctors

Oh please… “slap in the face to real nurses” … grow up

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, OP should be ashamed of herself for trying to find someone who is willing to take half of the going rate. If you can’t afford the service, you can’t afford it. Teenage babysitters make $20 to $25 or more. These are real people who need real liveable. You’re middle class and live in America. Wake up with your own baby at night.

Ashamed? No. She’s offering 20-25% above legal minimum wage, and as long as she limits the hours under the taxable number she has nothing to be “ashamed” of.


She’s just not being realistic. A good night nurse is someone with a high degree of experience and professionalism and while you may think you only want someone vaccinated who could give CPR, the reality is you want someone who can genuinely support your recover and your baby’s adjustment to the household, and that doesn’t come inexpensively .

RN's earn FAR above minimum wage. A good night NURSE has far more than basic CPR and their vaccinations

You do realize when most people say “night nurse “ they really mean a night nanny? Like it’s just a title that’s used and been carried over…

I absolutely do realize that. And it's a slap in the face to REAL nurses

Signed a person who used a “ night nurse” aka a night nanny

These women are incredible and know exactly how to care for new moms and babies. Any serious medical advice and needs should be done through your doctors

Does it offend you when people use the term “nursing” instead of “breast feeding” too? What about a “nursery”? Is that a slap in the face because that’s where babies sleep and not nurses?

Serious question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, OP should be ashamed of herself for trying to find someone who is willing to take half of the going rate. If you can’t afford the service, you can’t afford it. Teenage babysitters make $20 to $25 or more. These are real people who need real liveable. You’re middle class and live in America. Wake up with your own baby at night.

Ashamed? No. She’s offering 20-25% above legal minimum wage, and as long as she limits the hours under the taxable number she has nothing to be “ashamed” of.


She’s just not being realistic. A good night nurse is someone with a high degree of experience and professionalism and while you may think you only want someone vaccinated who could give CPR, the reality is you want someone who can genuinely support your recover and your baby’s adjustment to the household, and that doesn’t come inexpensively .

RN's earn FAR above minimum wage. A good night NURSE has far more than basic CPR and their vaccinations

You do realize when most people say “night nurse “ they really mean a night nanny? Like it’s just a title that’s used and been carried over…

I absolutely do realize that. And it's a slap in the face to REAL nurses

Signed a person who used a “ night nurse” aka a night nanny

These women are incredible and know exactly how to care for new moms and babies. Any serious medical advice and needs should be done through your doctors

Different poster, but your examples don't required degrees or education

Does it offend you when people use the term “nursing” instead of “breast feeding” too? What about a “nursery”? Is that a slap in the face because that’s where babies sleep and not nurses?

Serious question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, OP should be ashamed of herself for trying to find someone who is willing to take half of the going rate. If you can’t afford the service, you can’t afford it. Teenage babysitters make $20 to $25 or more. These are real people who need real liveable. You’re middle class and live in America. Wake up with your own baby at night.

Ashamed? No. She’s offering 20-25% above legal minimum wage, and as long as she limits the hours under the taxable number she has nothing to be “ashamed” of.


She’s just not being realistic. A good night nurse is someone with a high degree of experience and professionalism and while you may think you only want someone vaccinated who could give CPR, the reality is you want someone who can genuinely support your recover and your baby’s adjustment to the household, and that doesn’t come inexpensively .

RN's earn FAR above minimum wage. A good night NURSE has far more than basic CPR and their vaccinations

You do realize when most people say “night nurse “ they really mean a night nanny? Like it’s just a title that’s used and been carried over…

I absolutely do realize that. And it's a slap in the face to REAL nurses

Signed a person who used a “ night nurse” aka a night nanny

These women are incredible and know exactly how to care for new moms and babies. Any serious medical advice and needs should be done through your doctors

Different poster, but your examples don't required degrees or education

Does it offend you when people use the term “nursing” instead of “breast feeding” too? What about a “nursery”? Is that a slap in the face because that’s where babies sleep and not nurses?

Serious question.

Exactly….so all those terms would be “a slap in the face”…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here— $30 isn’t bad! Would you mind sharing where you saw this person? I know that budget is probably not going to cut it in DC— but we’d like to stay under $40 if we can

So you can afford up to $40, but are trying to get someone for half that price (because in your OP you said $20-25?)

[Anonymous]

I am a full-time nanny making $35 plus benefits, why would a night nanny take less for very part-time, temp. position? It should be more than $40, I think, since it is temporary and nanny will be incapacitated during days (not able to work) after sleepless nights.

[Anonymous]

My nanny would be interested how can I contact you?