Published Dec 4, 2008
Spritenurse1210, BSN, RN
777 Posts
Does anyone know how i can become a case manager as an LPN? Do i have to be an RN? any help and guidence would be greatly apprceated. :heartbeat
ohmeowzer RN, RN
2,306 Posts
all the case managers i know are RN's. I am sure others can give you more insight. hope your holidays are happy !!
Boog'sCRRN246, RN
784 Posts
I'm a Worker's Comp liaison and I know of one LPN who is a case manager for a major insurance company. Not sure how she got in the position though...but it does mean that it's possible for an LPN to be a case manager.
Quickbeam, BSN, RN
1,011 Posts
I worked for many years as a case manager for a major insurance company. All of the nurses I knew in case management were RNs. That wouldn't mean you couldn't work as one; I think it was just the industry standard. Insurance companies make their own rules as to what qualifications they want.
Thornbird
373 Posts
Depending upon the Nurse Practice Act in the state you are working, an LPN may legally be able to be a case manager. Usually companies will only hire RN's for the positions. I have heard of LPN's being case managers for group homes.