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Oct 18, 2005 08:49 PM

CCM Exam Fall 2005


I am a staff nurse, cardiac post open heart, who started in case management, worker's compensation, 3 years ago. I am currently working in NJ for the largest workers compensation insurance company in the state and have never been more content in a job. I am taking the CCM exam in 2 weeks and need all the support and help with exam. I have the study guide and CD by Diane F., and am waiting for the CM Handbook. I am so afraid of the questions regarding Medicare, Medicaid....I study them but don't use them in my field, so I forget them as soon as I close the books! I am 52 years old and don't have them memory I used to have, or maybe it's the 4 kids and 2 grandchildren who are taking up my time and mind???
Any suggestions, help, whatever you can give me I would greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks!
Nancy

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from sirI
Old Oct 18, 2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jerseymom
I am a staff nurse, cardiac post open heart, who started in case management, worker's compensation, 3 years ago. I am currently working in NJ for the largest workers compensation insurance company in the state and have never been more content in a job. I am taking the CCM exam in 2 weeks and need all the support and help with exam. I have the study guide and CD by Diane F., and am waiting for the CM Handbook. I am so afraid of the questions regarding Medicare, Medicaid....I study them but don't use them in my field, so I forget them as soon as I close the books! I am 52 years old and don't have them memory I used to have, or maybe it's the 4 kids and 2 grandchildren who are taking up my time and mind???
Any suggestions, help, whatever you can give me I would greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks!
Nancy
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from lyv33
Old Oct 19, 2005, 05:32 PM

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I took the exam last Fall and failed. I then bought the 900 question CD and passed the exam this past Spring. The only thing that I did differently after failing the exam was study the CD. Some people will say that they used it, but didn't remember any of the questions on it. I feel like it really helped me. It had a lot of questions r/g Medicare and Medicaid with rationals with the answers. Hope this helps.

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from llozonrn
Old Oct 23, 2005, 08:24 AM

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Hi Jersey Mom,
I am taking the certification course next week, and trying to not get stressed out about it! I am also in my 50's and find it a lot harder to read and retain new material. I am currently using A Case Managers Guide, and take the test via CD. Wishing you much luck!
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from jerseymom
Old Oct 23, 2005, 02:51 PM

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Good luck too! This is my last weekend to cram....I wish I knew more about Medicaid/Medicare. Worker's Comp is my specialty,I love it, but it limits my scope of knowledge. I really wish you the best. I am taking the exam Saturday...actually have a hotel room for the night before, no kids, no husband, no pets...nadda...just me and my CD, books and lots of prayers!
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from homenurse12
Old Oct 25, 2005, 11:11 PM

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I am taking the CCM exam this Saturday. Getting stressed despite my years of case mgmt in home care, hospice and managed care. I am studying too! Prayer to all of you taking the test with me. Good luck!
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from jerseymom
Old Oct 28, 2005, 06:54 PM

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Ok, I am sitting here in a hotel in Trenton, studying for the CCM exam tomorrow morning. Now I feel like I don't know anything, so I took a break. I am going to pass this exam...I am, I am......
Good luck to all who are joining me tomorrow!
Nancy
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from jerseymom
Old Oct 30, 2005, 07:13 AM

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Ok, I took the exam yesterday. It was nothing that I expected. The book/CD that I studied from for HOURS didn't really cover much of anything that was on that exam. The exam had a ton of vocational rehab, some disease management, some ADA, very little worker's comp, which is my specialty, and psych. I have no idea how to feel regarding whether I passed or not, I just know I feel much better knowing it's over with! We all looked shell shocked when we left the exam. I took a prep course for this exam. I have mixed feelings regarding the course now that I have taken the exam. But I know I gave it my best shot and pray that I passed. Good luck to all who took the exam!
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from mxnrn
Old Dec 03, 2005, 10:34 AM

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Can anyone direct me...I need to know who to contact in order to apply to take the CCM exam? Any study guide books and/or CD rom guides information would be appreciated. Good luck to all who took the exam. Virginia
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from jerseymom
Old Dec 05, 2005, 07:44 AM

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Virginia,
You can go online to www.cmsa.org. It is loaded with any and all info you need to be able to take the exam. Good luck to you! I am still waiting for my results. We should have them by the end of December. I am hoping and praying for a late Christmas gift!
Nancy
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