Looking for a night nurse

[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.

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.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

I’m interested how can I connect you OP?

[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.

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.

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.

[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.

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

We all knew what she meant. Go to bed.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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]

Hi keneisha!

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am pregnant with my first and we are hoping to hire a night nanny three or four nights a week. All of the people I’ve seen are upwards of $42 an hour. We are looking for something less expensive (in the $20-$25/hr range)with less experience/specialization — just someone vaccinated and CPR certified. We’d be happy to have the person sleep when the baby sleeps— is there someone out there who provides this service for a lower price? I looked at Care.com, but didn’t see anyone

Jen Benjamin at tired moms helper was excellent!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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

You betcha!

Ugh -- another progressive in the neighborhood. Go to bed, honey.

[Anonymous]

nanniesinthecity.com

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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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]

Hi keneisha!

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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]

Hi keneisha!

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My nanny would be interested how can I contact you?

Hello! OP here. I made a Gmail address for this:
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