- 1). Obtain a nursing degree. You will need to have at least an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing or a related discipline to become a nurse caseworker. Many nurse caseworkers hold master's degrees.
- 2). Gain credentials in social work or case management. In addition to your nursing education, you will need training in the basic principles of counseling and social services. Depending on the requirements of your specific position, you will need either a master's degree in social work or a specialized case management certificate.
- 3). Complete your clinical internships. Prior to working as nurse caseworker, you will need to complete a supervised clinical residency that covers the basic principles of social work in the medical setting. Although each state establishes its own licensing regulations for nurse caseworkers, in most jurisdictions, this will take two years.
- 4). Take continuing education coursework and complete professional development courses specific to your clinical setting. To maintain licensure as a nurse caseworker, you will need to take yearly courses to stay updated on the ethical and technological developments in nurse case management. You also may be required to take specialized courses related to your discipline, such as geriatric or mental health case management.
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