All candidates making application for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator in Maryland are required to pass both the Maryland State's Standards Examination and the National Association of Nursing Home Administrator Boards (NAB) Examination. The Maryland exam is a 100-question computer-based exam and the NAB exam is a 150-question computer-based exam. To qualify for the examinations, candidates must have completed a minimum of 8 months of the Administrator-In-Training program, or its equivalent, and the 100-hour course, if required.
The Maryland State's Standards Examination covers sections of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) that apply to nursing facilities. The breakdown of questions on the examination is as follows and the regulations can be accessed via links below:
The Maryland State's Standards examination is a computer-based test available online. The examination is administered through the National Association of Nursing Home Administrator Boards (NAB). Candidates for licensure can learn more about the Maryland exam and must register for the exam by going to the NAB website (www.nabweb.org) and clicking on the 'Examination' link.
The National Association of Nursing Home Administrator Boards (NAB) administers the national examination. The national examination must be completed online. A candidate will require:
- An internet-capable PC with attached printer
- An internet connection (DSL or modem)
- Internet Explorer (4.0 or better)
- An e-mail account
- A valid Visa or MasterCard
Candidates for licensure can learn more about the NAB exam and can register for the exam by going to the NAB website (www.nabweb.org) and clicking on the 'Examinations' link.
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Additional Readings
Gilster, Susan D., (2006) A Way of Life: Developing an Exemplary Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Program Baltimore, MD Health Professions Press
