Mari9292

I have been in home care for 15 years. I did love it. But, I live in New England and I got tired going out in snow and storms. So, I took a position with Blue Cross and hated it. I felt trapped. Now I am a Case Manager in a Patient Centered Medical Home and absoutely love it. You have the autonomy of Home Care but without all the travel. It's the wave of the future. I would look into it if I were you. Good luck :).

GO FOR HOME CARE. I left home care after 15 years to work in an insurance company as a CM. I feel like I'm trapped. It is very isolating and very autonomous. I'm sorry I ever left.

Case Management does mean different duties to different companies. A true case manager is defined by the Case Management Society. There is a certification you can take. It is very involved. But, there are very specific guidelines. Hope this helps!!

I come from a Home Care background and have a BS. I took a $20,000 pay cut to work as a Case Manager for an insurance company. From what I have found this is not unusual. I live in Rhode Island. Up here a good salary is around 60,000. Hope this helps

I graduated from Nursing in 1980 so, I am a well seasoned nurse. I live in RI and have a license in RI and in MA. I can tell you that the economy is so bad in both states that many nurses have re-entered the work force. Statistics have shown that when the economy is bad, the nursing shortage improves. My advise to the new grads. is simple. TAKE ANY JOB ON ANY SHIFT you can get:) Once you've proven yourself... your dream job will come. Nursing is a great profession!! Good Luck!!

RI is part of the compact. So, if you have a RI license, you are also licensed in 22 other states. But, only if you live in RI. If you live in MA and licensed in RI you are not considered part of the compact. Hope this helps.

Right now, RI is the worst place for nurses looking for jobs according to a recent survey. I think it depends on your skills and experience. But, if your planning on moving up here, you should probably also get a license in Massachusetts also. It might give you more opportunity. Good Luck!!

I have been doing this for 30 years and I can tell you it doesn't matter where you work Nurses will NEVER be appreciated. Mostly because we don't treat each other very well.