Breaking into case management

We have some who were basically "on the job trained." Must just be your area; I see ads all the time for case managers.

I'm an experienced BSN RN and I am trying to get away from bedside nursing and transition to case management. I've had a hard time finding a job without CM experience.

Would taking a CM course help?

Not really.... Courses do not count toward experience. What you need is a former or current employer. From there you can talk to the hiring director/manager of the case management department. You then give him/her your resume in conjunction with applying for a job or prior to applying for a job. Some may post that he/she only wants experience, but if the hiring manager knows you, he/she may make an exception and train you. This is how many of us got our start. Good luck!

We have some who were basically "on the job trained." Must just be your area; I see ads all the time for case managers.

I know plenty of nurses that were trained. As you said, I see ads all the time too. Many of the big box insurance companies will train.