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 Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg. Dec 4, 2008 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 Specializes in Utilization Management. Has 12 years experience. Dec 4, 2008 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 Specializes in Government. Dec 4, 2008 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 Specializes in A little of this & a little of that. Dec 4, 2008 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.
