having questions

Hi mz.free,
Looks like no answered your question. I am also interested in cm. I am currently in home health and we are considered case managers. I plan to take classes through Kaplan on line to become certified but I live in MD and depending on where you are, some employers want you to be certified, others don't require it. I applied for an rn/cm position that was advertised on career builders in my area, and I am hoping my 2 years in home health and the fact i plan to get my cert will help. I will keep you posted. In addition some employers like to see that a nurse is bilingual but usually they clearly state this when they advertise, so I figure it won't hurt to take a spanish communication class at my local health dept.

Usually case management is so all encompassing that most employers prefer five to ten years of clinical experience or more. Check out Case Management Society of America > Homepage to review typical experience of a case manager. Most employers make certification a preference instead of a mandate for hiring. IMO, the work of case management is intensive, so you really need to be confident and comfortable with your background, experience and knowledge.