[LRN1211]

I have worked for 20 (of my 40 years in nursing practice) as a CM for insurance companies and service providers and have done w/c for many years in PA, plus - most recently in 5 other jurisdictions. My job with a major insurance company was eliminated in 8/05. I was certified in the second year that the exam was offered. I can say the best way to pass the exam is to do exactly what you are doing. I would recommend that you research the internet sites, CMS and NIH plus Case Mgmt sites for more information.
"The Case Manager's Handbook" by Catherine M. Mullalhy, Aspen Publications, is also an excellent resource. If there is a local chapter of Case Managers near you, perhaps you can contact them and ask if there is a course of study group offered. Sometimes the CM chapter is more hospital-based, but it is worth a try. Good luck! You can do it!!

[neenee]

I would like to get into Case Management. I have been in various areas of nursing for 29 years. I know it would be good to get some education in the area. Any good on-line classes or certificate programs out there?
Thanks for any help

[kaytsamopo]

I spent time in high risk OB and tele before going into home health. I was a home health case manager for 10 years. This past Sept I took a job in work comp case management and really enjoy it. I've applied to take the CCM in the spring; I finished my BSN last December and will be entering a Master's program this spring.

[Betti]

Hello, I'm a cardiology casemanager in an acute care setting. I have a Masters in Community Health and have been a CCM for 10 years.
I love alot of what I do. There are 30 of us at our hospital, our caseloads are between 20 - 25 cases daily. I am also responsible for all aspects of d/c planning. I love the independence in my practice. My wages are good. Sadly I am salaried. I work few weekends and holidays. I would recommend this line of work to any nurse.

[raiderfan]

Hello,
Am Medical and Disability Case Manager in Worker's Comp in CA. Previously worked Home Health as CM for 8 years. I love case management. Did my CCM in 2002. It was the hardest test I ever took. I did take an online study course, which gave me CCM CEU credits as well. If interested in course name, let me know.

Raiderfan....

[TNNurseCCM]

I am also an RN Case Manager working hospital case management in Tennessee. My area is mostly internal medicine. Our main focus is on LOS, DCP, UR, DRG/Transfer DRGs. We are a fairly large teaching hospital. We utilize social workers and LPNs. Our caseload goal is 20. We are not there yet, but working towards it. I received my CCM in 2003. I also have a certification in OB/IP. I love techy things so I will also have to visit your PDA topics. Am enjoying this site.

[LNZMLY]

I Am A Case Manager For Disability / Wc. I Have Not Decided If I Like It Or Not. I Am Scared I Do Not Understand All Of The Laws Yet. It Is Definitely On The Job Training. Would Some Of You Older Wc Case Managers Be Willing To Help The Newer Ones?

[Mijourney]

I'm fairly new to CM working in a position that requires performing CM/DM work. I wonder if anyone else is performing both CM and DM duties? It does make the job a bit more challenging, so the jury is still out on that. I plan to pursue the CCM credential since it looks like CM/DM is the wave of the future with employers cutting their health care and retirement benefits. People need to lead healthier lives because of these serious cutbacks. CM/DM professionals are expected to help the population age gracefully.

[VTX-RN]

Hi all. I'm new to the forum. Just came across it and thought I'd chime in. I'm doing workers' comp case management in NC and have been for 4 years now. Well, "that's all I've got to say `bout that" (Forrest Gump)

[SallymaeMSN]

Care Coordinator for Home Telehealth in Baltimore. Case management certification since 1999 by the ANCC. Masters Degree in Adult Health/Trauma Specialty.