Wisconsin Administrative Code
Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board
Chapter NHA 4 - Licensure
Section NHA 4.03 - Reciprocity
Current through August 26, 2024
The board at its discretion and otherwise subject to laws pertaining to licensure of nursing home administrators may grant a license as a nursing home administrator to an applicant who holds a current license issued by the proper authorities in any other jurisdiction, which has not been revoked or suspended, upon payment of the fee required under s. 440.05(2), Stats., and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has satisfied all of the following:
(1) Has a bachelor's degree in any field that was obtained from an accredited college or university or holds a current certification as a nursing home administrator granted by the American college of health care administrators.
Note: The American College of Health Care Administrators may be contacted at 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 355, Alexandria, VA 22314.
(2) Has practiced as a nursing home administrator for at least 2,000 hours in any consecutive 3-year period within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application for licensure.
(3) Has passed the state law examination required for licensure under s. NHA 2.01(3) (b).
(4) Does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats. An applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a conviction record shall provide the board with all related information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of nursing home administration.
