The role of the nursing home administrator is to manage the day-to-day operations of a nursing home. This is accomplished through planning and maintaining standards of care, supervising others, and providing leadership to all departments in the nursing home. By participating in this program, you will prepare yourself for the latest licensure examination topics while also preparing yourself for the complexities of becoming a nursing home administrator. The instructors share their expertise and experiences with you to help you immediately apply what you learn. We invite you to consider attending this highly respected program.
NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATION SEPTEMBER 2025 - MARCH 2026 • ONLINE (SYNCHRONOUS)
THE SIMPLE ACT OF CARING IS HEROIC.”
EDWARD ALBERT, ACTOR
The standards and expectations for nursing home administrators continue to evolve and change. While future administrators invest in developing their knowledge base, they are also tasked with staffing challenges, caused in part by the global pandemic, which changed the landscape for those who care for our most vulnerable population. The Nursing Home Administration program is designed to align with the latest licensure examination topics and issues. By enrolling in this program, you will prepare yourself for the complexities of becoming a nursing home administrator. We invite you to consider attending this highly-respected program.
OUR MISSION We create and disseminate knowledge through collaboration, developing global transformational
leaders who positively impact organizations and society.
OUR VISION To be a top-of-mind business school as reflected by the recognition of our brand, the reputation of our people, and the rankings of our programs. EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Michigan State University edp@broad.msu.edu execed.broad.msu.edu 517-353-8711
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of this program, you will:
• Have an enhanced understanding of how to be an effective nursing home administrator • Understand key functions within the nursing home environment including Care, Services and Supports, Operations, Environment and Quality, and Leadership and Strategy This program meets the educational requirements for the State of Michigan’s Nursing Home Administrator license. By successful completion of this program and all of its requirements, you will be eligible to apply for and take the CORE and LOS examinations administered through the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB). If you have questions about the licensing requirements, please contact the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Office.
NAB EXAMINATION DOMAIN COVERAGE Each unit will cover one or more areas of the NAB examination.
CORE EXAM BREAKDOWN
NHA LOS EXAM BREAKDOWN
39% – Care, Services, and Supports 37% – Operations 13% – Environment and Quality 11% – Leadership and Strategy
45% – Care, Services, and Supports 28% – Operations 27% – Environment and Quality
COST $925 per unit – includes access to proprietary web site, electronic materials, professional resources, and a certificate of completion. Payment is due at registration. If you are unable to pay in full, a payment plan is available. To enroll, please select “pay deposit and use installment plan” at checkout. If you participate in the payment plan, a $462.50 deposit is due at the time of registration and the remaining $462.50 balance is due 30 days after registration. Contact us at edp@broad.msu.edu for more information. All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Cancellation requested greater than 15 days prior to the start of a program will be processed without a cancellation fee.
LOCATION Online (synchronous)
SCHEDULE
Sessions are hosted live online from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each Saturday
UNIT ONE: September - October 2025
Session 1: Sept. 6, 2025 Session 2: Sept. 13, 2025 Session 3: Sept. 20, 2025
Session 4: Sept. 27, 2025 Session 5: Oct. 4, 2025 Session 6: Oct. 11, 2025
UNIT TWO: October - November 2025
Session 1: Oct. 18, 2025 Session 2: Oct. 25, 2025 Session 3: Nov. 1, 2025
Session 4: Nov. 8, 2025 Session 5: Nov. 15, 2025 Session 6: Nov. 22, 2025
UNIT THREE: January - February 2026
Session 1: Jan. 10, 2026 Session 2: Jan. 17, 2026 Session 3: Jan. 24, 2026
Session 4: Jan. 31, 2026 Session 5: Feb. 7, 2026 Session 6: Feb. 14, 2026
UNIT FOUR: February - March 2026
Session 1: Feb. 21, 2026 Session 2: Feb. 28, 2026 Session 3: March 7, 2026
Session 4: March 14, 2026 Session 5: March 21, 2026 Session 6: March 28, 2026
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FAQ
QUALIFICATIONS
I don’t have any education beyond high school. Can I still take the program? Beginning on May 7, 2026, all applicants for MI NHA licensure shall have earned a degree. Either of the following satisfy this requirement: a) IF the applicant holds a valid, active license as a registered nurse, an associate’s degree or higher in nursing, b) a bachelor’s degree. To download a PDF of the rules, please click here: R 339.14001 to R 339.14035 May 7 2025. You are welcome to participate in this program regardless of whether you meet the State of Michigan’s degree requirement. We understand that individuals enroll for a variety of reasons, and not all participants are pursuing licensure. Attention: If you do not meet the degree requirement but HAVE COMPLETED or WILL COMPLETE the Nursing Home Administration program before April 2026, you are eligible to complete the NAB exams and MI licensing process before the new requirements take effect.
Are there any other educational requirements in addition to a degree? Yes, an applicant for licensure in MI needs to complete an approved course of instruction in nursing home administration. This program, Nursing Home Administration, is an approved course of instruction. Once this course is completed, you are then eligible to take the CORE and LOS examinations administered through the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB). The State of Michigan will verify that you passed the examinations and met all other requirements before issuing you a license. To download a PDF of the rules, please click here: R 339.14001 to R 339.14035 May 7 2025. How many people can attend each program? Should I be worried that I won’t get in? At this time, we can accommodate a large class size due to our live, online learning environment. Registrations in recent years have not reached our maximum capacity. However, it is always better to register early!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Do I need to buy books or anything else? What do I need to attend the program?
What is your attendance policy? There are 4 units in the program. Each unit has 6 sessions, for a total of 24 sessions in the program. You are permitted to miss 2 of the 24 sessions without penalty or additional work required. You may miss up to 2 additional sessions, though you may not miss more than 2 sessions in any one unit, and will need to complete additional assignments to demonstrate that you understand the materials from those missed sessions. After that, you will need to repeat units in order to earn the certificate and to be eligible to sit for the licensure exam.
You do not need to buy books. All materials will be provided to you during the program. You are required to use a computer, laptop, or tablet during the program . You will be using several tools simultaneously (e.g., Zoom, PowerPoint or Adobe PDF viewer, survey software, etc.). Additionally, all materials are digital and they are easier to interact with on a bigger screen. Is this class offered online or in-person? This course is offered live, online. You will log into a web conferencing platform to participate in the program. You will interact with the instructor, the producer, and your fellow participants. The instructor is focused on delivering content to you in an engaging way. The producer is focused on helping you and the instructor with all technical aspects of the class as well as engaging with you using virtual tools, like Chat. *If you haven’t used Zoom before, we will walk you through how to log in and use the Zoom tools before you start your first session. All past participants have found that Zoom is very easy to use on their devices. Can I transfer into your program if I have started somewhere else? You are welcome to participate in our program. However, we cannot accept hours completed at another institution.
Is the class for Michigan licensing only or does it apply to other states?
This program is for Michigan licensing only. Some participants that live near the Michigan border do attend and then work in a MI facility once licensed. How much homework is there? Are there any tests? Homework and tests are not currently part of the curriculum of the program. We do recommend that you study the materials each week as there is a large volume of knowledge covered on the NHA certification exams.
FAQ
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION
How do I register? Do I need to apply to Michigan State University?
The website says registration for the next unit is closed. Why is that?
You can register right on our website scroll to the next available Nursing Home Administration Unit). You do not need to apply to Michigan State University as a student. Your registration through our website is sufficient.
We close registration for the year at the end of Unit 4 and then re-open registration 2 months before the start of Unit 1. Our website lists the date that we will open registration. What is the cancellation policy for this program? All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Cancellation requested greater than 15 days prior to the start of a program will be processed without a cancellation fee. In these situations, any payments made will either be returned or credited towards a future program. All credits must be used within one year of the date of issuance. Cancellations requested within 15 days prior to the start of the program will be limited to unexpected emergency situations and are subject to a cancellation fee. Participant substitutions are welcome at any time prior to the start of the program. If a registered participant does not attend the program and does not notify us in advance, the participant will be charged the full program fee.
Will I receive University Credit? You will not receive degree credits for the program.
Do I need to sign up for all 4 units at once? To complete the entire program, you will need to register for and attend all four units. You may sign up for one unit at time or you may register for all 4 units at the same time. Registering for any single unit does not automatically enroll you in any other units. Each unit must be signed up for individually. Do I need to start with Unit 1 or can I start with any Unit? Do the Units need to be taken in order? You do not need to start with Unit 1. But the units do need to be taken in order. You can start with the next available unit. For example, you could start with Unit 3 and then take Units 4, 1 and 2 in that order.
PAYMENT PLANS
Are there payment plans for this program? Yes! A payment plan is available. To enroll, please select “pay deposit and use installment plan” at checkout. If you participate in the payment plan, a $462.50 deposit is due at the time of registration and the remaining $462.50 balance is due 30 days after registration. Failure to pay in full by the conclusion of the unit will result in your inability to participate in future units.
My employer is paying for the program. Do I need to let MSU know about that? That’s great! If you need a purchase order, please reach out to us at edp@broad.msu. edu and let us know the details. Are scholarships or tuition assistance available? Because this program is a non-credit program, university-sponsored financial aid, scholarships and tuition assistance are not available.
FAQ
LICENSING
Does this program qualify me for a license? There are two educational requirements for licensure in Michigan.
How do I apply for my license? Please go to the LARA site for instructions on applying for your license. You may also review the “How to Apply for Your License” PowerPoint that we covered during the program. To access this PowerPoint, please log into D2L and click on the “How to Apply for Your License” section. If you forgot your password, you can reset it right on the D2L homepage. Is the class for MI licensing only or does it apply to other states? This program is for MI licensing only. Some participants that live near the Michigan border do attend and then work in a MI facility once licensed.
1. Beginning on May 7, 2026, all applicants for MI NHA licensure shall have earned a degree. Either of the following satisfy this requirement: a) IF the applicant holds a valid, active license as a registered nurse, an associate’s degree or higher in nursing, b) a bachelor’s degree. 2. An applicant for licensure in MI needs to complete an approved course of instruction in nursing home administration. This program, Nursing Home Administration, is an approved course of instruction. Please see the Qualifications section above for more detail. To download a PDF of the rules, please click here: R 339.14001 to R 339.14035 May 7 2025.
RESOURCES & RECORDS
I need confirmation that I completed all four units of the program. Where can I get confirmation? After you complete all four units of the Nursing Home Administration program and have met all program requirements, our office emails you your individual Certificate of Completion to the email address you provided in your registration form. If you need another copy, please email us at edp@broad.msu.edu.
I have a question for one of the instructors. How do I reach them?
You can find the instructor contact information on the slides that are saved for you in D2L. You can log in here: https://d2l.msu.edu/d2l/loginh/. If you forgot your password, you can reset it right on the D2L homepage. I need to pay an outstanding balance. How do I do that? You can find your outstanding invoice(s) and make a payment through the Learner Portal. For detailed instructions, please refer to this PDF. If you have any issues or questions, please email us at edp@broad.msu.edu so we can assist you.
How do I find the resources that you shared during the program?
We keep all program materials for you in D2L. You can log in here: https://d2l.msu.edu/d2l/loginh/. If you forgot your password, you can reset it right on the D2L homepage.
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