ANCC Is Retiring the Nursing Case Management Certification (CMGT-BC)
In April 2026, the ANCC Commission on Board Certification announced that the Nursing Case Management certification (CMGT-BC) is moving to renewal-only status. The reason given was that candidate volume has made the exam difficult to sustain, and there are other established certification options available in this specialty.
Here are the dates you need to know….
Which Case Management Certification Should I Choose? (Updated September 2026)
A popular question in our Case Managers Community Facebook Group is “Which Case Management Certification should I choose?” While we can’t answer that question for you we can give you the information you need to decide for yourself.
Things to consider are where you are now and where you see yourself in the future. You will also want to take into consideration your professional background and where you work.
This article gives a comparison of 3 of the most popular certifications available for case managers to help you decide which one is best for you.
New Book on Behavioral Health Closes a Vital Education Gap in Case Management
Behavioral health shows up everywhere in case management: acute care, post-acute placement, chronic disease management, emergency department screenings, and across the transitions of care. Yet many case managers report they were never taught the practical “how” of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, documentation, crisis response, or short-term intervention in a way that fits the pace and demands of real-world practice. An innovative new authoritative desk reference and academic-ready text closes this vital gap.
Case Management Career Satisfaction Surpasses National Average in 2024
Case Management Career Satisfaction Surpasses National Average in 2024 The 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey reveals remarkably high job satisfaction rates among case managers, significantly outpacing national averages. With nearly 70% of case managers reporting high job satisfaction, the profession stands out as a bright spot in today’s challenging healthcare landscape.
Work-Life Balance: A Key Advantage of Case Management Careers
Work-Life Balance: A Key Advantage of Case Management Careers The 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey reveals compelling data about work-life balance in case management. The majority of case managers enjoy weekends off, limited holiday work requirements, and minimal overtime. These findings suggest that case management offers healthcare professionals an opportunity to maintain a rewarding career while achieving better work-life integration.
Case Manager Salaries Show Strong Growth Trend
Summary: The 2024 Case Management Salary & Trends Survey reveals impressive case manager salaries growth trend in the profession, with over 36% of case managers earning $100,000 or more annually. The survey also shows continued high job satisfaction among case managers.
Is Case Management Still a Strong Career Move for Nurses in 2025?
The latest 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey results continue to demonstrate that case management offers nurses an attractive career path. Case managers earn higher salaries, report strong job satisfaction, enjoy better work-life balance, and experience high job security. The data shows case management remains a compelling option for nurses seeking advanced beyond bedside care.
Nurses exploring career advancement opportunities often ask whether case management is a good option. The 2024 Case Management Salary and Trends Survey, with over 2,600 respondents, provides compelling evidence that case management continues to offer significant advantages for nurses considering a career change.
Celebrating Case Managers
Celebrating Case Managers, I have been a nurse case manager since 1988.
Like many others, I entered the practice without knowing what case management was. Still, we worked together to develop a definition, standards of practice, and an ethical statement that guides practice.
We did this by coming together to support a common cause: ensuring that each person who enters the healthcare system receives the proper care at the right time, in the least restrictive setting, for the most cost-effective price.
Renewing your Professional License or Certifications
I am a procrastinator; I admit it. To address this, here are some things I do for renewing your professional license or certifications.
In general, I make a lot of to-do lists. I write down when I need to accomplish a task and usually schedule it a week in advance to complete it on time. This helps me stay organized and meet deadlines.
In the area of my professional license and national certifications, I pay special attention to when my nursing license and case management/patient advocate certifications need to be renewed.
Time flies, and it is easy to overlook these dates. You will usually get a notice from the Licensing agency or certification organization when it is time to renew. Still, if you miss it, you could lose your license and certification. To avoid this, I list which certifications and licenses I must renew each year and then review what they require for this cycle.
Staying Social Media-Savvy for Professional Case Managers
What’s the Harm of Posting My Case Management Exam Passage and Other Accomplishments Online? You have studied long and hard for that case management credentialing exam, and the day has finally arrived! You take the exam, finish, hit submit, and eagerly wait for your computer to show that glorious “PASS” symbol! You are elated when […]