CCM EXam, Questions and Tips

[CseMgr1]

I'm going to be taking the CCM Exam for the first time this Fall, and would like to hear from those who have taken it; i.e. what study materials (if any), did you find useful, and which areas of the test were the hardest? Thanks!:wink2:

[angelrnstat]

Congratulations armywifenurse and everyone that passed. I will be taking it in April, 09. So if there is any new information that anyone can share that recently took the test, please let me know.:typing

[crrn03]

I just enrolled in a case management certification course a Kaplan University, do I need to sit for the CCM exam that I read everyone is talking about? I am a RN with an associates, mainly have worked med/surg, and surgery floors..am I taking the right steps toward case management career?

Please any advise would be appreciated..

[armywifenurse]

My understanding is that you still have to sit for the exam, as that is the only way to become certified. From the people I have talked to that did the Kaplan program, it did not prepare them any moreso than studying on their own for the exam. Good luck!

[lynnr_98, BSN, MSN, RN]

I just passed the exam also. I read the CMSA Core Curriculum for Case Management and then used the Certi-Step CCM prep CD. It was quite pricey at $249 but it really prepared me. I couldn't believe how easy the exam questions were compared to the questions on that CD.

[dria]

i just enrolled in a case management certification course a kaplan university, do i need to sit for the ccm exam that i read everyone is talking about? i am a rn with an associates, mainly have worked med/surg, and surgery floors..am i taking the right steps toward case management career?

please any advise would be appreciated..

the ccm requires case management experience in order to be eligible.

[jaybo]

Just signed up for my CCM exam - for April. Thanks to everyone who has posted here for your advice. Now to get started; studying is not my strong point - so I will be checking back for more tips/advice. Any one else taking thiers in April.

:typing

[rishrn]

Everyone who took the 1st computerized test in December, the results are posted on the CCMC website by searching for your name. YEAH, I passed this time...didn't pass 3 yrs ago. Very tough exam 3 yrs ago. This one was either very different or I have really grown with experience.

[rishrn]

I took an all day prep class presented during the CMSA Conference. And I would recommend this for everyone. Also, I liked the computerized testing. I wish you the best.

[jaybo]

Just scheduled my test date is April 8th!! Wish me luck! Got to keep studying:bugeyes:

[yhl1975]

Good luck jaybo!

[toinette1953]

Good luck all on your CCM exam in April, I now work for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and all of the ones that went from my place of employment in December, passed.

Larissa, I sent you some information to your email address, OK?

Pam J:up:

[funnygirl_rn2]

Good luck all on your CCM exam in April, I now work for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and all of the ones that went from my place of employment in December, passed.

Larissa, I sent you some information to your email address, OK?

Pam J:up:

Pam - What book did your fellow employees use to study from? Also, how many months did some of them prepare, I am currently taking classes towards my BSN and scheduled to take exam in August. Thanks!