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kadi in Indianapolis, Indiana

66 months ago

I just register to take the nursing home administrator exam, if anyone who took exam may give some tips, welcome

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Msdarogers in St. Louis, Missouri

66 months ago

kadi in Indianapolis, Indiana said: I just register to take the nursing home administrator exam, if anyone who took exam may give some tips, welcome

I took the state exam for Missouri and the federal exam. Missouri has a class that teaches you what to study for here. It was so helpful because the state has so many regs and without that class, there was no way I could have known what to study for. See if your state has the same.

Also, I took Townsend's two-day seminar on the Federal exam. His book came along with the class and it gives a lot of info on the five domains of practice. He also had sample exams of 150 questions (he had 5 sets of 150 questions). This was so helpful because it gave me an idea of what to expect. I also purchased NAB's book ($130) because a collegue of mines who is also licensed told me that was the best book he's seen that would be helpful. I did notice that some of the questions in the NAB book was on my test. The difference is that I waited until I was fully aware of the content before I scheduled the exam.

The best advice I was given was to study one at a time. If you are required to take a state exam, study for that one only, take it, and then move on to the federal. Studying both at the same time can be confusing. Hope this helps!

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kadi in Indianapolis, Indiana

66 months ago

Thanks, this really help.

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kadi in Indianapolis, Indiana

66 months ago

Courtney in Nashville, Tennessee said: Kadi,

Was your AIT in Indy? If so were?

What is AIT?, I'm taking the exam in illinois, because I'm moving there.

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kadi in Indianapolis, Indiana

66 months ago

Courtney in Nashville, Tennessee said: Kadi,

Was your AIT in Indy? If so were?

What is AIT?, I'm taking the exam in illinois, because I'm moving there.

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kadi in Indianapolis, Indiana

66 months ago

Thank you.

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Phil in Chicago, Illinois

65 months ago

The NAB seemed to be alot about business management and the state is only about the written rules. If you have experience in the field this will work against you on the state exam. Know the rules and do not reflect on your experiences on the state exam.

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sandy in Greenville, South Carolina

64 months ago

anybody taken the exam in SC?

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pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas

63 months ago

I am taking the NAB in a couple weeks - I have never taken it before but I went to a review course and several people in the class had taken it repeatedly! It was reported that there are numerous versions of the test which differ greatly one from the other and I suppose it is the luck of the draw on which one you get. I am from Kansas and I completed the AIT which was really non-existant. I have been a DON for years and not certain if that will help or hurt. I am really wondering if I should take those fake tests on the NAB site or not - Looking for someone to enlighten me.... Dianne

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sandy in Greenville, South Carolina

63 months ago

I had been a DON and I took the sample test on the NAB site, it didn't hurt but what helped the most were the sample tests that Mr. Allen has on his web site LTC Education. I would highly recommend buying his on line course.

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pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas

63 months ago

WOW arn't those like $295 each? I am paying for my own so I am trying to be a bit careful. Can you purchase the practice exams and not the whole course? Thanks Dianne

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pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas

63 months ago

Anyone have any of James E. Allen course's or materials, tests from those courses that you would like to sell? I would be interested. Dianne pow294@classicnet.net

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lat in Charleston, West Virginia

62 months ago

I would really be interested in any of the James E Allen questions. Does anyone have any?

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rn2teach@yahoo.com in Kansas City, Missouri

62 months ago

Can you help? Iam looking for a class or seminar in Missouri to help with the
administrators exam. I am an RN looking to take the exam state/federal in state of MO. Thank you for any information you can offer. GRC

Msdarogers in St. Louis, Missouri said: I took the state exam for Missouri and the federal exam. Missouri has a class that teaches you what to study for here. It was so helpful because the state has so many regs and without that class, there was no way I could have known what to study for. See if your state has the same.

Also, I took Townsend's two-day seminar on the Federal exam. His book came along with the class and it gives a lot of info on the five domains of practice. He also had sample exams of 150 questions (he had 5 sets of 150 questions). This was so helpful because it gave me an idea of what to expect. I also purchased NAB's book ($130) because a collegue of mines who is also licensed told me that was the best book he's seen that would be helpful. I did notice that some of the questions in the NAB book was on my test. The difference is that I waited until I was fully aware of the content before I scheduled the exam.

The best advice I was given was to study one at a time. If you are required to take a state exam, study for that one only, take it, and then move on to the federal. Studying both at the same time can be confusing. Hope this helps!

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pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas

62 months ago

I believe there is a seminar program in Missouri, I cannot remember the name right now but I will try to find out. There is a seminar in Manhattan Kansas about 1 1/2 hour out of KC that is quite good and cost about $200 for 1/1/2 day. Continuing Education Consultants 785-539-5136 oaklief@ksu.edu

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exgoldenlivingED in Saint Louis, Missouri

62 months ago

pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas said: I believe there is a seminar program in Missouri, I cannot remember the name right now but I will try to find out. There is a seminar in Manhattan Kansas about 1 1/2 hour out of KC that is quite good and cost about $200 for 1/1/2 day. Continuing Education Consultants 785-539-5136 oaklief@ksu.edu

The next review course in Missouri is June 2-3rd at the holidayt inn in north springfield. I took this course and found it really helpful.

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msdarogers in Saint Louis, Missouri

62 months ago

Yes, Robert Townsend will be in Missouri giving the two-day seminar for the Federal Nursing Home review course June 2nd and 3rd in Springfield at the Holiday Inn North. For more information call Michelle Walters or Jennifer Baker at 573-893-2060. MHCA members are $175 per person and non-members are $360. Study materials will be provided, but for the book, it costs $100, but wait until the seminar to purchase it for $95.

I took this course when I was studying and it was really helpful and Robert did an excellent job in teaching it.

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exgoldenlivingED in Saint Louis, Missouri

62 months ago

msdarogers in Saint Louis, Missouri said: Yes, Robert Townsend will be in Missouri giving the two-day seminar for the Federal Nursing Home review course June 2nd and 3rd in Springfield at the Holiday Inn North. For more information call Michelle Walters or Jennifer Baker at 573-893-2060. MHCA members are $175 per person and non-members are $360. Study materials will be provided, but for the book, it costs $100, but wait until the seminar to purchase it for $95.

I took this course when I was studying and it was really helpful and Robert did an excellent job in teaching it.


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I took this course in Jeff City in 2003 and Robert Townsend was unavailable and they had a lady by the name of Mona Dorch (sp) she was from Louisana and she did an excellent job as well.

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Margaret in Evergreen, North Carolina

62 months ago

kadi in Indianapolis, Indiana said: I just register to take the nursing home administrator exam, if anyone who took exam may give some tips, welcome

Study hard. Use your common sense. I was not that experienced in skilled nursing, but I am a nurse and I know that helped. Prayer helps as well. Townsend's book is really a great source.

Work with the business manager will do wonders. The financial portion is very hard unless you are a "math" person. Good luck

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pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas

62 months ago

I took it Wednesday and PASSED! Thanks - I purchased Townsends book and had 1 week to read it ,which I did and found it to be a much easier read than James E. Allen and very helpful.I would highly recomend it as well as the practice exams that you can get from that same publisher - in which thre are 3. Thanks! Dianne

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jbk in Minneapolis, Minnesota

62 months ago

Msdarogers in St. Louis, Missouri said: I took the state exam for Missouri and the federal exam. Missouri has a class that teaches you what to study for here. It was so helpful because the state has so many regs and without that class, there was no way I could have known what to study for. See if your state has the same.

Also, I took Townsend's two-day seminar on the Federal exam. His book came along with the class and it gives a lot of info on the five domains of practice. He also had sample exams of 150 questions (he had 5 sets of 150 questions). This was so helpful because it gave me an idea of what to expect. I also purchased NAB's book ($130) because a collegue of mines who is also licensed told me that was the best book he's seen that would be helpful. I did notice that some of the questions in the NAB book was on my test. The difference is that I waited until I was fully aware of the content before I scheduled the exam.

The best advice I was given was to study one at a time. If you are required to take a state exam, study for that one only, take it, and then move on to the federal. Studying both at the same time can be confusing. Hope this helps!

I will be grateful if you will kindly give me the title of Robert Townsend's book. Thank you

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pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas

62 months ago

The Principles of Health Care Administration by Joseph E. Townsend, Winborn Davis, Robert Haaker - 2007 edition.

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SKort in Allen, Kansas

62 months ago

If you have not, you should contact Marjorie Oaklief in Manhattan, KS. She offers a pre-NAB class. Very benificial. 785-539-5136 or oakleif@ksu.edu

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Tonya Roberts in Carthage, Missouri

62 months ago

I am one month away from have a masters in health care administration with the goal of becoming the administrator of an assisted living facility. I am having difficulty finding the website for applying for the NHA license in Missouri. Could someone please assist me?

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exgoldenlivingED in Saint Louis, Missouri

62 months ago

Tonya Roberts in Carthage, Missouri said: I am one month away from have a masters in health care administration with the goal of becoming the administrator of an assisted living facility. I am having difficulty finding the website for applying for the NHA license in Missouri. Could someone please assist me?

here is the website to the Missouri board of nursing home administrators. It gives you dates they are meeting and all the forms you need and answers to alot of questions you may have. hope it helps.

www.dhss.mo.gov/BNHA/

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Jon R in Bohemia, New York

62 months ago

lat in Charleston, West Virginia said: I would really be interested in any of the James E Allen questions. Does anyone have any?

yes i do they were expensive but very helpfull

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Jon R in Bohemia, New York

62 months ago

pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas said: Anyone have any of James E. Allen course's or materials, tests from those courses that you would like to sell? I would be interested. Dianne pow294@classicnet.net

yes i do they were expensive but very helpfull

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Jon R in Bohemia, New York

62 months ago

pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas said: The Principles of Health Care Administration by Joseph E. Townsend, Winborn Davis, Robert Haaker - 2007 edition.

good book

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jbk in Minneapolis, Minnesota

62 months ago

Thanks so much for your help. I will try to get a copy right away.

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Tejesh Patel

62 months ago

Dear Jon R:

Yes I have James Allen's The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration. I will sell to you for $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping. If you are interested e-mail me at teju31@aol.com

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shlomo in Brooklyn, New York

62 months ago

I am looking for a review course (one or two days) for the NHA exam in New York. Anyone have any ideas or leads?

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Catherine in Wichita, Kansas

62 months ago

This forum is helpfull thanks for the posts. Has anyone here worked for life care? If you have, what is your experience with them? How can I go about getting my foot in the door? I just finished my AIT and it has been quite hard to get a job because of lack of experience. I am not looking to be an administrator but I am looking for any position such as marketing or assistant admnistrator.

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Ann in Orlando, Florida

61 months ago

Does anyone know of a study seminar for the Florida and Federal exam in Florida? I have heard there is one in Tampa area, but do not have contact information.
Thank you

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Tim in Sarasota, Florida

61 months ago

The class in Tampa is offered by Dr. Inez Joseph, the phone number is (813) 982-1554 or email ijoseph5@tampabay.rr.com and leave your information and she will send you out the information.

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Ann in Orlando, Florida

61 months ago

Tim in Sarasota, Florida said: The class in Tampa is offered by Dr. Inez Joseph, the phone number is (813) 982-1554 or email ijoseph5@tampabay.rr.com and leave your information and she will send you out the information.

Thank you.

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Brittany in Alexander City, Alabama

61 months ago

Does anyone know of any study seminar in the state of Alabama for the NAB

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Enola Lawrence in Houston, Texas

61 months ago

I moving to the Hampton Roads area in VA can any one tell me how to find a AIT. I have a degree in healthcare administration i just need to find AIT internship.

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Gwen C. in Saint Louis, Missouri

61 months ago

I am looking for information on a course to take in nursing home administration in the St. Louis area. I will be pursuing a license for nursing home administrator. I have many years of experience in Rehab Dept. Management in long term care. Do you think I should take a course or just get the book by Joseph E. Townsend or James Allen and proceed from there?

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exgoldenlivingED in Saint Louis, Missouri

61 months ago

Gwen C. in Saint Louis, Missouri said: I am looking for information on a course to take in nursing home administration in the St. Louis area. I will be pursuing a license for nursing home administrator. I have many years of experience in Rehab Dept. Management in long term care. Do you think I should take a course or just get the book by Joseph E. Townsend or James Allen and proceed from there?

I found the federal review course very informative. I also acquired the Joseph Townsend book as well. On top of doing both of those I also bought a interactive CD distributed by the NAB and alot of the questions on there were similar to the actual federal test. Also during the course you can purchase extra review books as well.

The new federal review course is 6-2-08 at Holiday Inn North, Springfield. Go to www.mohealthcare.com/seminars# for the information. You can also go to the NAB website and it gives you places for material also.

Hope it helps and good luck.

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ingrid Perdomo in Miami, Florida

61 months ago

Is anyone aware of any seminars for the NHA in Miami?

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Jeremiah in Hillsdale, Michigan

61 months ago

This is such an informative site, especially with all the discussion questions being asked and answered. Hopefully, I will soon be taking both tests. I was just wondering if anyone had any books that they want to sell? Also, I am looking for any advice for preparation other than what has been mentioned here already, if there is any? One last question, which test was harder, your local state or the national one? Thanks all.

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Judy in Memphis, Tennessee

60 months ago

Does anyone have any information regarding the qualifications to become an administrator for a nursing home? Do you have to be a nurse?

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pow294@classicnet.net in Anthony, Kansas

60 months ago

No, You do not need to be a nurse. I am but it certainly is not mandatory at all. Most states require a 4year degree in some type of related study ie management, business, human resources etc... Most states also require that you comple an AIT - administrator in training, which varies greatly by state. Then there is the state test and the most dreaded national board exam - NAB. Pay the fees and dues and then there you go - you are a administrator - and why shouldn't you be a miserble as the rest of us.... I mean with the incredible regulatory issues and sue happy culture.... not really - even though those things are true - I really do enjoy my job.

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Judy in Memphis, Tennessee

60 months ago

Thank you so very much for the information. I have worked in a long-term care facility before. I really enjoyed talking to the residents and doing things for them. I think it is a very rewarding field to be in.

You mentioned AIT..how long is the AIT training and who do you get to accept you into this program?

Thanks, again

Judy

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Patricia in Daphne, Alabama

60 months ago

Brittany in Alexander City, Alabama said: Does anyone know of any study seminar in the state of Alabama for the NAB

I'm also looking for a preview course for NAB and I haven't had any luck.

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J in Birmingham, Alabama

60 months ago

Brittany and Pat,
I recently passed the board in alabama and i do not know of a preview course, however i dont think you need one. i would recomend you to get the study guide from NAB (its over $100, but well worth it) and use that with the white pages of the watermelon book. i took the test and finished in an hour. However I also have a BS in health care admin. and that helped me greatly. if i can help more let me know.

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Patricia in Daphne, Alabama

60 months ago

Thanks for the information. I have the study guide and The Principles of Health Care Administration. I was told the same thing from my preceptor but I feel better hearing it from someone who has recently taken the test. I have a BS in dietetics and have worked in the LTC field for 18 years.

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J in Birmingham, Alabama

60 months ago

Patricia in Daphne, Alabama said: Thanks for the information. I have the study guide and The Principles of Health Care Administration. I was told the same thing from my preceptor but I feel better hearing it from someone who has recently taken the test. I have a BS in dietetics and have worked in the LTC field for 18 years.

You will be fine, i know when i took it i kept feeling like there was something missing but like i said i passed it. there is a great book titled Nursing Home Administration: Fifth Edition, its by James Allen i think, and it is also great! I am going to get a copy just for reference. if i can help more let me know.

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Brittany in Alexander City, Alabama

60 months ago

J in Birmingham, Alabama said: You will be fine, i know when i took it i kept feeling like there was something missing but like i said i passed it. there is a great book titled Nursing Home Administration: Fifth Edition, its by James Allen i think, and it is also great! I am going to get a copy just for reference. if i can help more let me know.

I had the book NAB guide to NHA exam. You may find it on the NAB website. I read the book and studied the questions at the end of the chapters. I took and passed my test three days ago. Just take your time and read and you will do great. Good luck

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Cathy in Monroe, Louisiana

60 months ago

Did you find the exam extremely hard? Any suggestions for passing the test? I have attempted it 4 times and failed by NARROW margins (1 to 2 points). I have extreme test anxiety. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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