RNWCCCM

I have worked case management for several years from home. I have never had my calls recorded.

I've worked WC case management for over 20 years and have worked for several companies including Genex. They are all similar. The work is the same. I've rarely had any issues with the adjusters or injured workers. Years ago, the doctors were harder to work with, but the younger ones are fine with the case managers. Happiness with the company is totally dependent on your supervisors. Since we are all remote you never see your co-workers anyway. If you don't mind working alone, you would probably like it.

I was a candy striper in my senior year in high school. We went to school in the mornings and to work at the hospital in the afternoons. Ten years and two children later I went to an ADN program which required quite a commute. I thought the method of teaching was excellent. We were taught the anatomy and physiology, related diseases/conditions and the treatments including lab tests, diet and other diagnostics at the same time. How can anyone take A&P a year or two before going to nursing school remember and apply any of it? The first year was 3 days in class and 2 days in the hospital. The second year 3 days in the hospital and 2 days in class enabling us to get a lot of practical experience such as starting IVs, catheters etc. It was rare if anyone failed the state boards which at that time was writing 5 tests over a 2 day period.

That is the exact reason I got a BA instead of the BSN.

I am still working PRN as a certified case manager. I work from home but attend appointments when needed. I can accept or decline a case. I did retire for 3 years but decided to return to work for extra money and just because I missed working in the medical field. No problem getting re-hired at age 69. It seems experience does count for something.

Thank you, Kathy Day! I, too, agree with you 100%. I have 44 years in nursing in many different areas and don't get a lot of things going on in the nursing profession now. But I really don't get nurses quitting their jobs over the Covid vaccination. I remember standing in line at the local drug store to get the sugar cube with the Polio vaccine on it. Thank heavens we had that and the other vaccines. Do you remember the iron lung? How scary looking was that? The ventilator scares me just as much.

Hi Pixie RN, I was wondering how you got into clinical appeals? I've been a Certified Case Manager for years but wouldn't mind a change of pace. Thanks for any information.

In 43 years of nursing I've had a lot of jobs. A few I had to take because they were smaller hospitals and no choices. Even the ones I didn't think I would like, I grew to like them. We moved about every 4 - 6 years for my husband's job so that meant I had to find another job. I've worked medical/surgical, OB, Psych, Hospice, clinics, instructor at Community College, utilization review and since 1999 have worked at home doing catastrophic and work comp case management. Still working part-time. I've really enjoyed my nursing career and have never regretted going into it. I have never been fired but I did quit a couple because as "they" say it was not a good fit. No BSN and that has never stopped me getting hired. I did get a BA in Psychology/Sociology because I felt it would allow more job choice if I ever decided to get out of nursing.

I also graduated with my RN in 1977. I did retire for 3 years and now have been back to work for 4 years working in case management. I have always kept my licenses current. I also have a CCM. I really hate to let them go.