website  http://www.allaboutbabynurses.com/baby_nurse.htm

Anyone knows more about Baby Nurses? I seen a agency that traines you to be a baby nurse with job placement and you recieve a Baby Nurse certficate? But you are not a lpn or rn nurse? Is this a good job idea or resume builder for a Nursing student?

I agree shan4691!!! But dont you think it would be a great resume builder for a nursing student? pay seems great too!!!http://www.spnannies.com/babynurse.html  http://www.tandcr.com/services/babyNurses.html

-What is the typical salary range for a Newborn Specialist or Baby Nurse?

The average salary range for a Newborn Specialist is $23 to $35 per hour. Salaries for multiples typically begin at $30 per hour.

 -Baby Nurse hourly rates will vary from $25-$40/hour depending upon the assignment and the needs of the family. For example, a job with one baby might pay $25-$30/hour and a job with twins might pay from $30-$40/ hour.

http://www.tandcr.com/candidate/jobsearch/BabyNurse//

Job #3800 - September Baby Nurse needed in San Francisco FILLED LIVE-IN
Location: San Francisco
Schedule: 10-12 weeks, 24 hr. shifts 6 days a week
Children: This family is expecting their first baby Aug. 30th
Requirements: Extensive professional Baby Nurse experience is required
Salary: $300-400/shift

Job #3781 - Pitch-in Baby Nurse Needed Now!
Location: Belmont
Schedule: Daytime: M, W, F from 8am to 1pm & Th from 11am to 4pm, beginning May 12th until the end of June.
Children: The twins were born March 17th. There is a 4 year old who needs occasional care as well.
Requirements: Experience with newborn twins is required.
Salary: $30-35/hr

Job #3738 - August Baby in need of a Baby Nurse
Location: San Francisco
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9pm-7am for 6-8 weeks
Children: This couple’s first baby is due August 18th
Duties: Mom will be breastfeeding and is looking for experienced help with that
Salary: $25-30/hr

Job #3599 - Daytime Baby Nurse needed in June FILLED
Location: Tiburon
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 10am-6pm for 2-3 weeks
Children: They are expecting their first child June 3rd
Salary: $25-30/hr

No. You are not dumb. How can you know these things if you have not finished with the nursing program or been around nurses before?

I checked out the site, went through the application and they do ask if you're an RN or LPN/LVN, so I'm thinking this is a requirement to be employed by them.  Later today, I may just contact them and ask what the actual requirements are

Deborah,  I just went on your site and looked at your message board.  There seems to be confusion as to what we do.  I would love to clear that up. 


We ( RN's, LPN and Newborn Care Specialist's) work only with newborns for the first week - 3 months.  Once in a while an RN will we have a baby with issues that can last for months but basically we (NCS's) go in to educate and assist the parents and do night duty for Mom. Although we can do day duty and many times 24/7 duty, night time is our usual job. 


We occasionally have need for a Baby Nurse (an RN or LPN) but generally the newborn care is done by the Newborn Care Specialist.  She is much more than a glorified nanny as stated on one of the messages.  We have extensive training. I  have trained RN's to be Newborn Care Specialist in the classes I teach.  Granted we do not have the medical background which makes the Nurses so valuable but we have the more generalized training.  We know sleep training, scheduling, reflux, colic, how to spot Positional Plagiocephaly, RSV, SIDS dangers, Post Partum, we can identify diaper rashes and their causes and how to treat each one, we know how to assist Mom's with breast feeding, bottle feeding and all the issues that come with each.  We are also very versed in formula's and their composition. Many of us have been in the field for many years. 


We are now requiring NCS's to be certified with required reading, classes, references, background checks and experience.  We  require continuing education endeavoring to educate ourselves to the furtherment of the newborn's care and safety.  


Please do not think we as Newborn Care Specialist's are ever trying to devalue the need or talent of our RN and LPN Nurses. We honor and respect your profession and could not do what we do without you. 


We, as NCS's have a very specialized field and are honored to be able to work with the newborns in this capacity.


Thank you for your time.   If you choose not to post this - that is fine.  Just thought I would try to clear up a few points.


 

Wow.  Throwing the word Nurse around is dangerous...for instance, a new hire arrived where i work and was hired as the unit clerk and started telling the nurses that she was a nurse....Wow she did not get a very good reception.  Defending her words, she argued with several of the RNs and since that time has shown that she doesn't have a clue about what it means to be a real nurse.  Not acceptable to throw my Job title around and bring that kind of disgrace upon herself and our profession.  I don't believe that this would in any way be good for a resume unless that is all you would ever do..

http://happybabysolutions.com/babynurse.htm

What is a baby nurse?

Baby Nurses are Professional Infant Specialists trained in nationally renowned infant calming and sleeping techniques. They bring their expertise to you to help ease your transition into parenthood. All have infant CPR certification, some are CNA's and Nursing students and provide top-quality care for your baby. They are experienced with singles, twins, triplets, special needs, and preemies! all Baby Nurses and have conducted an extensive background check on each one.

Duties of a baby nurse include:

• Staying overnight to care for baby to allow parents a full night's rest

• Feeding or bringing the baby to the mother for breastfeeding

• Baby's laundry

• Maintaining/cleaning baby's room

• Assistance with bathing, dressing, diapering, cord/circumcision care

• Going with parents on baby's first outing

• Keeping a log of baby's eating, sleeping, diapering times

• Cleaning breast pump supplies

• Washing and preparing bottles

• Answering questions regarding your baby

• Supporting the mother with general breastfeeding knowledge

Good answer Lireland...

Lireland says ...

I'm a baby nurse, it happens when you give birth.  Normal people call this position MOMMY!  Christ, I have 10 yrs experience!  What it sounds like is they are looking for a nanny that specializes in newborns.  Get your ass out of bed at 3 am and take care of your baby yourself!  <-----sorry a little grouchy today

Even though you are grouchy you sure did crack me up!!!