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What are the requirements to become a nursing home administrator?
The education required for a nursing home administrator includes a minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration. The prerequisites for such degrees include a high school diploma and SAT/ACT scores that are within the range for a given college or university.
How to become an administrator at a nursing home?
To qualify for licensure as a nursing home administrator in New York State, you must:
- be at least 21 years of age;
- be of good moral character and suitability;
- hold a Bachelor's (or higher level) Degree from an accredited educational institution, including (or supplemented by) 15 credit hours of specific education;
- complete an Administrator-In-Training (AIT) Program (Internship) OR qualifying field experience;
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How can I become a nursing administrator?
- Associate degree in nursing program. Earn your Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) to get in the field fastest.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing program. ...
- F or LPNs: LPN to ASN and LPN to BSN bridge programs. ...
- For paramedics: Paramedic to BSN bridge program. ...
What is the job description of a nursing home administrator?
What is a Nursing Home Administrator?
- The Steps to Become an Administrator. ...
- Administrator's Responsibilities
- Operations Responsibilities: The administrator also makes recommendations directly to the Board for policy changes, salary increases, staffing increases, annual budget amendments, resident rate increases, outside contractual services, major capital improvements, ...