All applicants for licensure by examination must:

1. A. be of good moral character;
2. B. have completed a degreed baccalaureate program at an accredited institution of higher learning in a course of study approved by the board as adequate preparation for nursing home administration; and
3. C. complete the application process as set forth by board regulation and policy.

4. D. have completed a board approved administrator in training program or board approved internship program. The requirements include the following:

   1. (1) a minimum of 1000 hours or more of on-site, supervised training and monthly written evaluations by the preceptor;

   2. (2) the preceptor shall be a NAB certified preceptor and a licensed nursing home administrator with at least three years of experience as a nursing home administrator in good standing.

      [2/24/1988; 9/18/1992; 2/13/1994; 10/31/1995; 1/10/2000; 16.13.3.8 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 13.3.8, 1/25/2001; A, 2/15/2004; A, 5/26/2016; A, 2/26/2022]