Nursing Home Administrator

One must have a current nursing home administrator license to administer, manage, supervise a NC nursing home.

Other Information

License Application

Nursing Home Administrator

Duration of License

Biennial

Authority

GS 90, Article 20

Exam: State Exam Required
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$250.00
New License
$500.00
Renewal
$500.00
Reciprocity:
$250.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Internship 12-50 weeks - based on educational and experience. 6-Day Lecture Class Pass State and National Exams, Criminal Background Check. $200/Class ; $38 for fingerprinting; State exam $150; National exam $425

Exemptions

A Hospital Administrator or Assistant Administrator who has managed a long-term care unit or swing beds in a hospital for a minimum of 12 weeks. Director of Nursing four of the last five years

More Information

Licensing Authority

NC Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
3733 National Drive
Ste 110
Raleigh, NC 27612-
919-571-4164

Occupational Information

Medical and Health Services Managers

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.