NurseNet Simplifies the Search for In-Home Nursing

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Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area

The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting for many families of loved ones with complex medical needs.

Home Care Program parent Shekia Wright understands this challenge.

She recently tried NurseNet to find available nurses for her 1-year-old son, Kaharri Pittman (pictured above). He has a tracheostomy and relies on a ventilator to breathe.

Shekia set up a NurseNet account and entered Kaharri’s nursing needs.

She quickly found two available matches from two different nursing agencies. Overall, she was impressed with how easy NurseNet is to use.

“It was easy to set up the account and easy to find available nurses,” Shekia said. “I would recommend NurseNet to any families looking for nursing.”

NurseNet is a new tool that makes it easier for families to find the in-home nursing care their child needs. We created NurseNet to be an online resource that connects families with available in-home nursing providers throughout Illinois.

Families can use NurseNet to share their nursing needs. Nursing agencies that are enrolled with the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) can see this information and contact families if they have available nurses who match the child’s care needs.

Nursing agencies can also use NurseNet to share information about where nurses are available.

This information can help families find suitable nursing care. It can also help nursing agencies identify opportunities to serve families.

How NurseNet Helps Families

Easy Access: NurseNet is available 24/7, giving you the flexibility to search for nursing providers at your convenience.

Comprehensive Listings: The tool includes a wide range of in-home nursing providers across the state, ensuring you have multiple options to choose from.

Direct Connection: You can contact nursing providers directly through NurseNet, making the process of securing care for your child quicker and more straightforward.

How to Get Started

We encourage you to visit our NurseNet page and explore this new tool. There you’ll find guides and how-to videos to help you get started. 

If you have problems accessing NurseNet, please send an email to dsccexternalhelp@uic.edu.  

You can also talk to your DSCC Care Coordinator to help you get started. Your Care Coordinator can assist with the sign-up process during your next home visit.

We understand how important it is to have reliable, skilled nursing care for your child. We believe NurseNet will significantly improve your ability to find the support you need!