My professional track into Case Management

[stephalina6, BSN, RN]

Quick background: I have my BS in Business, and made a career change into nursing. I spent 7+ years in the software industry and now an RN on a telemetry unit for 1yr3mo.

After being at the bedside, I never thought I would actually miss the whole office environment. I've done my research and it seems like Case Management would be the perfect fit for me at an insurance company. However, the positions I'm looking into require a minimum of 2 years nursing experience .. and the thought of staying where I am for 9 more months makes me want to cry. I have applied to a few openings anyway (just out of curiosity), and have been turned down and I assume that's due to the lack of nursing experience.

I was just browsing a few job openings around my area at a local hospital and the cath lab position caught my eye. I researched the position and spoke to a few of my coworkers that are familiar with the cath lab and now I have this great interest in working in the cath lab. I have put out a few apps and they are now in "under consideration" and I actually received a call to setup a phone interview.

So my question is .... If I do decide to transfer into the cath lab, will this hinder my chances getting into Case Management down the road?

Thanks for any advice. :)

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

So my question is .... If I do decide to transfer into the cath lab, will this hinder my chances getting into Case Management down the road?

No, it will not.

[stephalina6, BSN, RN]

Whew! Thank you!!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Last year I was hired into a case management role at an insurance company after 10 years of working at the bedside, and my coworkers come from a variety of backgrounds. I do not think cath lab experience will hinder your chances.

[stephalina6, BSN, RN]

Thank you!