The Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Bridge Program at Madison College is seeking up to four additional students for its fall cohort, which kicks off Monday, August 31, 2026. The eight-week program, taught by LeadingAge Wisconsin member Mike Jones of LindenGrove- New Berlin,  is designed for mid-career professionals who want to obtain their nursing home administrator license without completing an additional four-year degree program.

Other licensure requirements include a bachelor's degree and 2,000 hours of practicum work in a skilled nursing facility. 

The program has been approved by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as meeting the requirements as a specialized course in order to be eligible to sit for the Nursing Home Administrator exam. 

The course covers the 4 required areas: 

• Care, Services and Supports
• Operations
• Environment and Quality
• Leadership and Strategy

The course is divided into two classes, each lasting four weeks. Each week begins Monday at 8 am.  All weekly assignments are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday. Weekly requirements include reading two chapters of the course book, watching the lecture, completing the quiz/assignment, and filling out the 'reflection." Together, the 2 courses are about 40-48 hours of work.

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Don't miss your chance to claim the last remaining spots for this fall!