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Nov 26, 2005 at 07:41 PM by kc_jellybean
I'm a new grad, graduated in May, did well in school but am finding that bedside nursing is *not* for me. It's hard to put my finger on, but all things are not for all people, right? I even dug out my old MBTI results, wondering if it something was wrong with me - of course nothing resembling nursing was recommended for my profile.
My hosp currently has several CM positions available, requirements listed are RN, "good computer skills," and "case management exp." Prior to nursing school, I worked as a life insurance underwriter. Can that count as case management experience? - I'm sure they're referring to actual hosp/health care case mgmt, but I've been wondering if there is a way to sell my existing skill/experience as an underwriter...Several of my former co-workers suggested UR, but how is that different from CM? Plus, I have not seen or heard of any UR folks @ my hosp.
Unfortunately, the postings do not list a hiring manager or a contact person I could go to for more information. Since I am essentially a new employee I feel uncomfortable going to my manager with this, with as little info/understanding as I have on the subject of CM, I was hoping to get some info from this site!
Thanks for anything you can share!
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