Best & Worst Things About This Career
As reported by people currently doing the job
"The best part of being a nurse is helping people in their time of need. It can be very rewarding and brings a sense of satisfaction to my life. The worst part of being a nurse is that it is physically demanding and can involve working nights, weekends, and holidays"
School : AS, Nursing, Rivier College BS, Nursing, Curry College
Career: Nurse Case Manager, currently based in Massachusetts.;
"I work out of my house, so I don't spend a lot of time or money commuting or on special work clothes. Working at home has it good points and its bad points. There's no commuting, and that's nice, but sometimes it is hard to leave the office and your work behind because they're both always there. I am able to vary my schedule sometimes so I can start the day earlier or later if I need to -- just as long as I work the number of hours I'm supposed to each day."
School : BS, Nursing, Northeastern University
Career: Nurse Case Manager, currently based in Massachusetts.
Tips for Succeeding in This Career
Helpful Info From Insiders
"A background in science and math is very helpful but it is most important that you have a caring and compassionate attitude and that you're willing to work with people when they're feeling their worst. It is helpful to work in either a hospital or a nursing home as an assistant of volunteer while you're in high school to get a sense of what nursing is like."
School : AS, Nursing, Rivier College BS, Nursing, Curry College
Career: Nurse Case Manager, currently based in Massachusetts.;
"It helps to have a very strong background in medical-surgical nursing. And a background in home health care is also very helpful. As a case manager I have to be certified and this is done by taking a special test administered by the Case Management Society of America. I am also licensed to practice nursing in several states in New England."
School : BS, Nursing, Northeastern University
Career: Nurse Case Manager, currently based in Massachusetts.
