Questions about experienced RN case manager seeking NP degree

LL2788, BSN, RN · Aug 21, 2019

Good afternoon everyone ?

As my subject suggests I’m currently seeking information about becoming an NP. The area of specialty I am specifically interested in is doing house calls for a major insurance company I currently work for. I want to give a little about my background before I ask some questions

1-2 years experience in acute rehab (TBI, CVA, orthopedic)

1-2 years experience in med Surg

3 years experience in ICU

The last two years I’ve worked as a field (in home visit)/remote case manager for a major insurance company

As I stated, the NP job I am interested in is doing house calls for the insurance company I currently work for. I’m concerned that my experience in case management is not going to be helpful for this position. I am going to list my questions in order below. I do not want to change my job if I don’t have to because I feel being an internal candidate I will have a better shot at obtaining this job, and I also love my current role.

1. What is the best experience to gain as an RN to be competent as an NP doing house calls? Can anyone who does these provide any additional information on a “day in the life”, I’ve read about it and seen a lot of posts but extra information doesn’t hurt.

2. I currently work m-f 8a-5p, I am concerned about having time to do my clinical if I am in school part time, is it possible to complete the clinical portion while working those hours ? I can possibly take PTO once every other week. (I don’t have the option to not work and I need the tutition reimbursement)

3. I know some schools will place you during your practicum, but if they do not do we CHOOSE the clinical setting we want for our practicum (ex: do they instruct you to find a practicum in a hospital, MD office, or are we able to pick based upon what specialty we want)

4. I am not doing this job for the salary increase, but it is a lot of extra work and I will be leaving a job I am happy in, I know there is a salary forum on here already but if anyone wants to share their NP salary and specialty / location that would be much appreciated.

Thanks so much !