Section 339.14020. Relicensure.

(1) An applicant whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201(3), if the applicant meets both of the following requirements:

(a)     Submits the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b)       Submits proof to the department of earning not less than 36 hours of board- approved continuing education credits during the 2 years immediately preceding the application for relicensure.

(2)     An applicant whose Michigan license has lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the application for relicensure and who is currently not licensed or registered in another state or territory of the United States may be relicensed under section 16201(4), MCL 333.16201(4) of the code, if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

(a)     Submits the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b)       Meets the educational requirements specified in R 339.14008(1)(a) or (b), as applicable.

(c)       Passes the national nursing home administrators licensing examination of the nab that is administered by the professional examination service or its successor organization, pursuant to R 339.14011(1).

(d)         Passes the Michigan nursing home licensure examination, pursuant to R 339.14011(2).

(3)     An applicant whose Michigan license has lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the application for relicensure and who is currently licensed or registered in another state or territory of the United States may be relicensed under MCL 333.16201(4) of the code if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

(a)     Submits the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b)       Meets the educational requirements specified in R 339.14008(1)(a) or (b), as applicable. An applicant who has been licensed or registered and practicing as a nursing home administrator for 5 consecutive years or more in any state or territory of the United States as of the date of application for a Michigan license shall be presumed to meet the requirements of this subdivision.

(c)          Passes the Michigan nursing home licensure examination, pursuant to R 339.14011(2).

(4)     In addition to meeting the requirements of subrule (1), (2), or (3) of this rule, as applicable, an applicant shall have his or her license or registration verified by the licensing agency of any state of the United States in which the applicant holds a current license or registration or ever held a license or registration as a nursing home administrator. If applicable, verification shall include the record of  any  disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant.

History: 2014 AACS.