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Art work by Natalie Petrosky, the stuck thorn will work its way out, acrylic and fabric on stretched satin.

Kent, Ohio – The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Âé¶¹¹û¶³ are pleased to announce a new exhibit, Sticks • Rocks • Leaves, by Natalie Petrosky. This show consists of serval paintings by the artist displayed throughout the exhibition space. The show will be on display from June 7- July 27, 2024, in the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio. There will be a reception on June 7 from 5-7 p.m. which is free and open to the public."The imagery and symbolism of the natural world is seen throughout the paintings of Natalie Petrosky. She is heavily in...

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Professor Cathy Smith outlining some user experience

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Author, attorney and former South Carolina state lawmaker Bakari Sellers, in a recent interview with NPR, questioned whether the country has learned the lessons of the May 4, 1970, shootings at Âé¶¹¹û¶³. Sellers was speaking on the topic of ongoing college campus protests during an interview with Michel Martin on NPR’s "Morning Edition."Sellers is the son of Cleveland Sellers, who was one of 28 students wounded in 1968 when state police opened fire on Black students in Orangeburg, South Carolina, protesting a local bowling alley’s refusal to desegregate. Three students were k...

ADN students gathered before the 2024 pinning ceremony.

Âé¶¹¹û¶³ at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 9, during which 30 students were recognized for receiving degrees through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program. Julia Schnurrenberger, interim academic program director of the ADN program, presented student awards and inducted five students into the honor society.Victoria Cornell, Kayley Black, Madison Cooke, Riley Grisez and Julian Maymon were inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society of Nursing.  Victoria Cornell received the ADN Academic Award for highest GPA; Riley Grisez recei...

Willard Jenkins receives an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Kent State

Âé¶¹¹û¶³ has conferred a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree upon alumnus and art advocate Willard Jenkins, during the 10 a.m. Commencement ceremony on May 11.In presenting the honor to Jenkins, Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., Kent State’s senior vice president and provost, said it was with great pleasure to recognize Jenkins for his “extraordinary contributions in promulgating jazz music and its importance to American culture and in advancing Âé¶¹¹û¶³.â€Kent State customarily awards the Doctor of Humane Letters to a person distin...

Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate

The Nursing Home Administration graduate certificate offers courses in management, finance, marketing and more, all focused on the unique needs of nursing home administration. With flexible online coursework and experienced faculty, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage a nursing home and other senior living services to improve the quality of care for its residents. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for NHA and HSE licensure.

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Program Information for Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Nursing Home Administration graduate certificate prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care, home health services, senior living communities, retirement communities and other long-term services and supports. Individualized coursework may include instruction in social and clinical aspects of aging, health care delivery systems, long-term care administration, aging policy and government programs, ethics, business management, financial management, human resource management, marketing and applicable laws and regulations.

The program prepares graduates for the national and state licensure examinations required in the State of Ohio to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA). Once licensed, individuals are qualified to lead organizations in the field of long-term care services and supports. The certificate is particularly appropriate for graduate students from any discipline who are interested in long-term care, but also for individuals currently working in the long-term care field who wish to advance their career as an executive of long-term care services and supports.

Students should be able to complete the certificate within one academic year or three semesters. The certificate includes an internship as required by the State of Ohio in a skilled nursing facility.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Statement of personal goals and professional objectives
  • Documented experience and/or coursework in the field of aging or a related field
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the Domains of Practice as established by National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards in order to successfully pass the nursing home administrator licensure exams.
  2. Demonstrate mastery of the Domains of Practice as evidenced by passing the online practice exams.
  3. Earn the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) credential.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
LTCA 54032LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I (min B- grade)3
LTCA 63092INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE I (min B grade)6
LTCA 63192INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE II 6
Certificate Elective, choose from the following:3
ARCH 55640
DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
GERO 61191
INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY
HDF 54039
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
HPM 63003
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
PADM 60574
STRATEGIC PLANNING
SOC 52010
DEATH AND DYING
Related Course with Advisor Approval
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

LTCA 54032 recommended to be taken prior to LTCA 63092 and LTCA 63192​.

2

Internship enrollment by permission only. LTCA 63092 and LTCA 63192 must be completed consecutively.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Minimum 3.000 GPA must be maintained throughout the program.
  • Students may be required to successfully complete a 40 hour volunteer experience at a skilled nursing facility if missing from their current academic or work experience.
  • State/Federal background checks may be required for some internship sites. Results indicating one of the disqualifying offenses, whether expunged or current, may result in the inability to be placed at a skilled nursing facility for the required internship hours and may prevent the applicant from applying for licensure required to operate a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility. Contact the Ohio Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) for licensure eligibility with a disqualifying offense. Please see faculty advisor for more information.
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
LTCA 54032 LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I 3
LTCA 63092 INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE I 6
 Credit Hours9
Semester Two
LTCA 63192 INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE II 6
Certificate Elective 3
 Credit Hours9
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate

Medical and health services managers

31.5%

much faster than the average

422,300

number of jobs

$104,280

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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