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Hello,

I'm interested in becoming a RN case manager. I've been researching on line on how to get there, but the information I'm getting is confusing. There seems to be various ways to break into this field. Right now, I'm an RN with an ADN. Is it possible to break into this field with that alone or should I think about getting a BSN? Kaplan online college offers a certificate in casemanagement that takes 12 months, but to my understanding it is just a certificate, it will not give me a BSN. Has anybody done this? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Specializes in Neonatal ICU.

I am currently enrolled in a Case Management course, which I decided would give me an advantage when applying for a CM position. Most job opportunities I see want experienced CM's, certification preferred. Much of the text in my course says a BSN prepared nurse receives this information during their schooling.

It seems CM jobs are just as difficult to come by as other nursing jobs, and if you leave a hospital based position, it's no longer viewed as "nursing experience" which makes it almost impossible to get back into hospital nursing.

Frustrating!!!

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Specializes in Psychiatric nursing.

I am currently out after being attacked by my patient and getting a broken nose and face out of it. I am rethinking my options about returning to work as a nurse on the floor. I am not sure if I can do that, but I am a nurse and would be extremely upset if I could no longer work as a nurse. Case management seems interesting to me, so I am very interested in how an experienced psychiatric nurse could transition into such a position.

I just know that, right now, going back to the floor is traumatic for me.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
also, i have been a cm for 3.5 years and i am just about to start studying for the ccm after i finish my bsn in nov, 2011.

been working in case mgmt for over two years now and will sit for the ccm exam in december.

congrats on your number of years as a cm and good luck to you two on studying for your cm exams.

case management seems interesting to me, so i am very interested in how an experienced psychiatric nurse could transition into such a position.

as the others have posted, the best way is to do it is through your current employer. i landed my first cm position the same way with no prior nursing case management experience. good luck. :up:

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Specializes in Psychiatric nursing.

Thanks, MBARNBSN. I am checking out my current employer for Case Management positions. I will be talking to the supervisors if I find any posted.

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