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[quote=Anonymous]Hi Stacy
The fact that you are looking for a long-term Nanny/Baby-nurse tells me that you are looking for a Baby-Nurse who would like to transition from being a Baby-Nurse to accept a Nanny position once the baby or babies start sleeping through the night.
There are some differences in the positions.
Baby-nurses do 24 hour shifts for a set fee, depending on the amount of babies, or, night shifts at an hourly rate of $20.00 to $25.00 per hour for 10 to 12 hour shifts per night. per baby. 
Depending on the baby, they will start sleeping through the night by 6 months some earlier and some later.
Once you know that this is not just a one or two time occurrence , and that it is an established pattern, this is when you want to hire your Nanny or have your Baby-Nurse whom you have made prior arrangements with, transition from Nurse to nanny.  
Whether your Nanny is live in or out, the arrangements, duties, hours, salary are quite different from that of a baby nurse .
It might be difficult to find and hire a baby-nurse for more than a year, because most baby-nurses love what they do and don't want to work as nannies, because,the job changes so dramatically,because you are now moving into a different phase of the child's life, with different responsibilities, as your baby is no longer an infant , and is now a toddler. 
A good way to attract the best nannies. is to be Fair, honest, clear on all requests, wants, needs, demands, expectations,  salaries, etc., be generous.  put all on paper, discussing and signing together so that no one is confused, and everyone has a hard-copy to refer to at all times.  
When employees feel they are being treated with honesty and fairness, they will give 100% of themselves to their employers.  after all who has more to gain, the absolute best care of your most precious possessions, This is called a match made in heaven. A win, win  situation.
I placed a nanny with one of my baby-nurse clients 14 years ago, the babies were 2 months old when I left,  she is still there.  her duties have changed over the years, but, everyone is  still happy, and no one wants the relationship to end. 
Trust your instincts, when you talk to referrals from your friends, or referrals by agencies that are willing to work with you and find you the best fit for your family. and budget.
Best Wishes in your search. There are many wonderful people out there willing to please you, interview with an open mind
Marcia
Baby Nurse and Co-founder of
www.Sistersbabynurse.com    \Agency [/quote]

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