The (NDBOENHA) consists of  9 members, 3 year term, NDCC 43-34-02:
          1 - State Health Officer (or designee)
          1 - Human Services Executive Director (or designee)
          7 members appointed by the Governor:  
(1 - Physician; 1 - Hospital Administrator; 1 - Nurse;  4 - Licensed Nursing Home Administrators)

Peter Antonson, Chair
Northwood Deaconess Health Center
PO Box 190, Northwood, ND  58267
Phone:  701-587-6060
Email: pete.antonson@ndhc.net 
Nursing Home Administrator; Term: 7/1/2004 through 06/30/2025

Garth Rydland, Vice Chair
Valley Senior Living
2900 14th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4042
Phone:  701-787-7900
Email: grydland@valleyseniorliving.org
Nursing Home Administrator; Term: 7/1/2017 through 06/30/2026

Rosanne Schmidt, Secretary/Treasurer
1420 Eagle Crest Loop, Bismarck, ND 58503
Phone:  701-202-6245
Email: dlschmidt@bis.midco.net
Nursing Home Administrator; Term: 7/1/2021 through 06/30/2024

Mariann Doeling
30 74th Ave NE, Carrington, ND 58421
Phone:  701-652-7165
Email: marianndoeling@catholichealth.net
Hospital Administrator; Term:  07/1/2020 through 06/30/2026

Scott Foss
Benedictine Living Center
609 4th Ave SE, Garrison, ND 58540
Phone: 701-463-2226
Email: scott.foss@benedictineliving.org
Nursing Home Administrator; Term: 7/6/2022 through 6/30/2026

Melissa Kainz
Department of Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND  58505
Phone:  701-328-4915
Email:  mkkainz@nd.gov 
Department of Human Services Designee; Term: 7/19/2023 through Open

Brittany Larson
4743 34th Ave S, Fargo, ND  58104
Phone: 763-482-1888
Email: bgreen2296@gmail.com
Nurse; Term:  05/05/2020 through 06/30/2025

Dr. Guy Tangedahl
2022 Thompson St, Bismarck, ND  58501
Phone:  701-527-4555
Email: gtangedahl@bis.midco.net
Physician; Term:7/1/2000 through 6/30/2024

Tim Wiedrich
State Health Department
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND  58505
Phone:  701-328-2352
Email:  twiedric@nd.gov
State Health Office's Designee; Term: 5/15/2020 through Open

Peggy Krikava, Executive Director
ND Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
1900 N 11th St; Bismarck, ND  58501
Phone:  701-354-9774
Email:  peggy@ndltca.org

Casidie Fladeland, Assistant
ND Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
1900 N 11th St; Bismarck, ND  58501
Phone:  701-354-9775
Email:  casidie@ndltca.org

APPLICATION FEES:
Application for Licensure; Initial, Emergency or Endorsement:  
The application fee for licensure is $250, non-refundable, payable to NDBOENHA.

LICENSURE FEES:
Annual License Renewal Fee is $250, non-refundable, payable to NDBOENHA.

LATE FEES:
License renewal applications are due by December 31st of each year.  License renewals received with a postmark after December 31 will be assessed a $25 per month late fee.  If a renewal is not received by June 30, the license is no longer considered valid and a new application for licensure would be required. The North Dakota Department of Health will be notified of any licenses not renewed by January 1.

NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants for licensure are required to pass a national & state examination.  For more information on the National exam, go to  www.nabweb.org and click on the Exam Info icon. For more information on the State exam, contact Peggy Krikava at 701-354-9774 or email peggy@ndltca.org. 
 

The Administrator-In-Training (AIT) Program will provide an opportunity for potential nursing facility administrators to:

Optimally function as an administrator in providing service to respective residents, family & staff.

Gain vital practical experience in a nursing facility thus better preparing them for the national exam.

The Program length is a minimum 1,000 hours effective 1/1/2023. The Program content will be flexible to allow opportunity for individuals to create/design their own learning experiences in accordance with a job analysis and the testing domains. As of 7/1/2022 the NAB Domains of Practice have been updated as follows:

Domain 1: Care Services, and Supports
Domain 2: Operations
Domain 3: Environmental and Quality
Domain 4: Leadership and Strategy (CORE only)

Written validation of AIT experiences will be required.
Contact:
Doug Panchot, Administrator
Souris Valley Care Center, Velva, ND 58790
Phone: 701-338-2072 ext. 26420
Email: douglas.panchot@good-sam.com

North Dakota Approved AIT Practicum colleges and programs

North Dakota Board has approved the following Colleges for their health management program with practicum as an approved AIT program.

• Concordia College, Moorhead, MN: Traditional four-year program with a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration with a focus in Long Term Care. This program is accredited by the National Association of Boards for Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) and is currently applying for HSE approval.
  
• Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN: Minnesota State University Moorhead - offers a traditional four-year program with a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration with a focus in long-term care and graduate (MHA) program with courses focused on long-term care.
• University of Minnesota, Crookston, MN: Offers a Bachelorette degree in Health Management. This program is accredited by the National Association of Boards for Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) and meets the standards for the Health Services Executive (HSE) student eligibility.
• University of South Dakota, Vermilion, SD: Offers a traditional four-year program leaning to a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration with a focus on Long Term Care.
• Good Samaritan Society Administrator in Training Program: Is an approved AIT program.