OKay then, why are we calling these women "nurses" ? Why aren't we calling them babysitters or nannies? Why are we diminishing an entire profession that now requires a 4-yr degree, state licensure, and a national board exam - by calling random females "nurses" ? If I need guy to just mow my lawn, I don't ask DCUM for "arborist" recommendations. We don't say we want to hire a veterinarian if what we really want is in-home pet care. Because I agree with you -- unless your newborn is apneic, you don't need a registered RN to burp your baby so you can avoid waking up in the night. |
I used a night nanny Mondays and Wednesdays for a year after I went back to work. She was a night owl and loved the hours. 11pm-7am. I paid her $25/hr to mostly sleep but just knowing she was there was a godsend. I did not miss work due to her being there. |
I’m interested how can I connect you OP? |
The history of words and language is a well studied area. Words carry over for many reasons, probably back to the days of “wet nurses”, most like way before a “nurse” required any degree at all. Words carry over for many reasons and don’t necessarily have the literal meaning today. Call them whatever you want. No need to disparage one group or “feel slapped in the face “ as another. It’s semantics. |
We all knew what she meant. Go to bed. |
I’m a night nurse in Los Angeles and the going rate here is $40-50/hr. I charge $45/hr. I’m not sure where you’re going to find an NCS for $25, but I’d be concerned with who you would find at that price. |
Hi keneisha! |
We advertised for a "night-time babysitter" and found one for $20'hr. A limited-English, 50ish woman who was loving to our son. She slept next to him in his room down the hall from us. She responded immediately to any cry or sound. I think she saved my career. She came 3 nights a week for a year.
No "nurse" or "nanny" needed. |
So basically exploit someone without options |
Jen Benjamin at tired moms helper was excellent! |
You betcha! Ugh -- another progressive in the neighborhood. Go to bed, honey. |
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Not Keneisha, just a former client Also, I did not like Jennifer Benjamin. I had to fire one of her Nannies in the middle of the night bc she fell asleep while holding our baby and admitted she took medication that made her drowsy. |
That is why cams are essential. |
Hello! OP here. I made a Gmail address for this: nightnannydc05@gmail.com |