Aloha all, I've been doing case management for almost two years now, my company hired me as a two year grad with previous clinical experience..I kinda lucked out getting the job but now I'd like to check into getting certified as a case manager, so two questions please1) which credentialing sites do you recommend and is there a course that needs to be completed for testing? 2) my company is also offering 3k a year towards tuition reimbursement so I'm thinking of finishing my BSN and online courses are included in the deal. Can anyone recommend accredited online courses for RN to BSN? I have a strong background in psychology (I do a lot of behavioral health CM right now) , when I was in college 12 years ago I was about 3 semesters shy of a BS in psych, luckily many of those credits may apply towards a BSN (or maybe I can earn both)thanks much!
SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN 3,375 Posts Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr. Has 15 years experience. Oct 26, 2012 The Commission for Case Management Certification has the information you will need to get prepared to become CCM certified: Professional Case Manager | CCMC. If this link does not work, use the main website and go to the link for Case Managers off of the home page: CCMC | The Commission for Case Manager Certification If you want to be ACM certified, go to the American Case Management Association: ACMA : American Case Management Association. If that link does not work, the certification materials are here: ACMA : American Case Management Association. The certification you get will need depends on your employer or your interest. Good luck!!!
BahaMamamaRN 31 Posts Has 15 years experience. Oct 29, 2012 I just recently passed the exam for the first one mentioned above CCM through the commission for case management certification. Often I see positions for preference for the CCM in the midwest area.I also just recently completed my RN to BSN program through Indiana Wesleyan University. They have online and onsite programs. I did the onsite program for my BSN. I am currently in the online MSN program there.If you have additional questions about my experience at IWU send me a private message.
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN 2 Articles; 5,114 Posts Dec 24, 2012 The CCM is "preferred or required" for all the CM jobs I see advertised. You can also get a MN in case management, but unless you want to be an independent you might not find it an advantage, and maybe not even then.
jkesler 38 Posts Dec 27, 2012 The ANCC also has a good CCM certification process that is universally recognized. The cost is comparable to the others mentioned and they give a discount if you are a member of the ANA. If you belong to your state association you might be a member of the ANA. You can find the ANCC CCM information here Nursing Case Management - American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN 2 Articles; 5,114 Posts Dec 28, 2012 They used to offer it by reciprocity (no exam, just pay the money :) ) to RNs with the CCM credential but that ceased in Dec 2010. Now you have to meet the criteria and sit the exam. As noted most companies looking to fill case mgmt jobs require or strongly prefer the CCM.
ray24 2 Posts Jan 24, 2013 Hi. I'm looking to go into the case management side of nursing. What study materials did you find most helpful when preparing for the CCM exam? Did you find the exam difficult? Thanks!
SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN 3,375 Posts Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr. Has 15 years experience. Jan 24, 2013 Hi. I'm looking to go into the case management side of nursing. What study materials did you find most helpful when preparing for the CCM exam? Did you find the exam difficult? Thanks!Do you have prior Nurse Case Management work experience (1-2 years)? If not, you cannot take the CCM exam any time soon.
**12XY** 6 Posts Jan 28, 2013 I just took the test and passed, I did not buy any study guides, etc. If you print out everything on their website and study that you will be good.
mclennan, BSN, RN 684 Posts Specializes in CCM, PHN. Has 8 years experience. May 29, 2013 I just passed the exam. I bought one book to study but never used it. I just ran through the practice questions I found when I googled "CCM practice exam questions." PM me the email you use for Kindle and I'll loan it to you.
tlsnurse#1 3 Posts Has 1 years experience. Aug 5, 2013 Can an LPN get Case Management Certification in Alabama? and if so what extra opportunities does it allow for the LPN? Also I graduate with my LPN on August 9, 2013 and I was thinking of getting my associates in Human Services/ Social Work...would that allow me to get a case manager job?
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN 2 Articles; 5,114 Posts Aug 5, 2013 Can an LPN get Case Management Certification in Alabama? and if so what extra opportunities does it allow for the LPN? Also I graduate with my LPN on August 9, 2013 and I was thinking of getting my associates in Human Services/ Social Work...would that allow me to get a case manager job?I don't know if you are saying that there is an Alabama case mgmt certification independent of all established ones; if you are, I have no idea about their requirements. The CCM requires a four-year degree in a health-related field-- an LPN with associate degree in HS/SW would not meet this requirement.
