Kaplan Online

I completed the Kaplan program about 6 years ago. I work in acute care and wanted a CM job and no one would hire me due to lack of experience. My thinking was if I completed this program that I would have an edge - and I did. When I enrolled in the program it was a total of 8 classes and covered all aspects of CM - CM models, CM of special populations - geriatrics, pediatrics, Workman's Comp, disability, types of reimbursement, etc. Requires ALOT of reading from tests and articles that are assigned. Tuition included a subscription in an on-line library. Each class had an exam at the end and done on-line. You can retake if didn't pass. The classes were $400 each at that time and you do have to buy books. My employer (hospital) reimbursed me for the classes. Took me a year to complete the program. Hope this helps.

Lucy4, thanks for taking time to respond to my post. The Kaplan program sounds pricey, but I also have reimbursement from my employer which would help immensely. I am definitely going to call them this week; looking forward to turning a new page in my nursing career.

Is the Kaplan courses strickly for Case Management... I am going to look into this too..Thanks

Kaplan has a number of programs including the case management program - open to nurses and social workers. Check on-line for more info. I had to do a phone interview also.

Was the phone interview to get into the program? Thanks

Yes - the interview was prior to admission to the program. I don't know if it is still part of the procedure. The questions included what qualities do you feel are important for a CM to possess, what qualities do you possess that could be valuable in a CM position, etc.