How to Become a Nursing Home Administrator in California

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Learn the role of an NHA.. Meet basic requirements.. Prove your reputable character.

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Steps

1

Learn the role of an NHA.

Step 1

Learn the role of an NHA.

2

Meet basic requirements.

Step 2

Meet basic requirements.

3

Prove your reputable character.

Step 3

Prove your reputable character.

4

Comply with all state and federal regulations.

Step 4

Comply with all state and federal regulations.

5

Receive a master's degree in nursing home administration.

Step 5

Receive a master's degree in nursing home administration.

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Take part in an internship.

Step 6

Take part in an internship.

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Earn a bachelor's degree in nursing home administration.

Step 7

Earn a bachelor's degree in nursing home administration.

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Qualify with job experience.

Step 8

Qualify with job experience.

9

Complete the Administrator in Training (AIT) program.

Step 9

Complete the Administrator in Training (AIT) program.

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Establish proof you met educational requirements.

Step 10

Establish proof you met educational requirements.

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Apply to wave educational requirements.

Step 11

Apply to wave educational requirements.

12

Maintain continuing education requirements.

Step 12

Maintain continuing education requirements.

13

Study for the national and state licensing exams.

Step 13

Study for the national and state licensing exams.

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Apply to take the National Nursing Home Administration Examination.

Step 14

Apply to take the National Nursing Home Administration Examination.

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Pass the federal exam upon approval.

Step 15

Pass the federal exam upon approval.

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Sign up for the California Nursing Home State Examination.

Step 16

Sign up for the California Nursing Home State Examination.

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Apply for your NHA license.

Step 17

Apply for your NHA license.

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Prepare your resume.

Step 18

Prepare your resume.

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Ask for references.

Step 19

Ask for references.

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Join state of California or national NHA professional organizations.

Step 20

Join state of California or national NHA professional organizations.

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Search job postings.

Step 21

Search job postings.

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Apply through professional job placement agencies.

Step 22

Apply through professional job placement agencies.

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Prepare for your interviews.

Step 23

Prepare for your interviews.

24

Accept the right position.

Step 24

Accept the right position.

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