RN to nanny?

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I hate being a nurse so I was thinking of becoming a nanny instead. Anybody ever go this route?? Seems like the pay is pretty good in my area for wealthy families...

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Specializes in Oncology.
I hate being a nurse so I was thinking of becoming a nanny instead. Anybody ever go this route?? Seems like the pay is pretty good in my area for wealthy families...

Oh gosh. I nannied on nursing school. Don't. My experience was remarkably like The Nanny Diaries.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

When I was an LPN I met a fellow nurse who was a nanny for five kids and she absolutely loved it. She said it paid more than she was making as an LPN. Granted though, we live in a very expensive area, and her employers were a doctor and lawyer. The stories she told me even had me considering it for a while! If you are interested in being a nanny, perhaps look into being a private duty nurse ? One of my good friends in nursing school had been with her client (medically fragile child) for five years. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.

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It is quite common for nannies to the well to do to have nursing licenses and nursing experience. Not a bad idea for a career move.

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Remember, just because the people have money, it doesn't mean they pay their staff really well. Seek out some nannies and talk to them about their work.

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I owned a nanny agency and the pay depends on the family and what they classify as a good pay. Some families were very wealthy and didn't pay much. Also the family may pay well but work your bones OFF!!!. May I suggest your work in Private duty nurse. Thant way you are still a nurse and paid accordingly and you are still current on your CEUs'. All the best

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