What made you want to become a MN/NN?
I became a MN in 2000 whilst working for Nannies and Nurses nanny agency in London on the maternity desk. I had a client who was looking for a night nurse 3 nights a week we only supplied 2hrs MN so I stepped in. Then another client came along and off to Singapore I went leaving the office behind.
What experience/training do you have?
I qualified as a NNEB nanny in 1991 and worked as a nanny until 1999 when I was made redundant so I went to work at a nanny agency.
Then in April2000 I start maternity nursing and continued until 2015 when I went back to nannying but as long doing a few nights per week.
How long have you been a MN/NN?
Since 2000 so 16 years
What is the best thing about being a MN/NN?
Helping new parents discover the joys of these amazing little people and traveling the world
What is the worse thing about being a MN/NN?
Long hours not much of a social life and loneliness.
What advice would you give something who is thinking of becoming a MN/NN?
Don’t do it….no only joking. Talk to people in the industry and make sure you are 110% committed to the profession. It’s not about the pay.
What is your biggest professional achievement?
Being awarded the INA International Nanny of the Year 2016. I am the first person outside the USA to receive this award in its 27 year history.
What are you plans for the future?
That would be telling but watch this space