NURSING HOME WEEK PROMPTS IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO THANK ADMINISTRATORS

Officials at Iowa Lakes Community College are taking the opportunity to thank area nursing home administrators during National Nursing Home week.

Over the years, the long standing Health Care Administration Program has educated hundreds of students to become nursing home administrators. A key part to that education is an opportunity to train under the tutelage of an experienced nursing home administrator.

"This week gives us a chance to thank our area nursing homes and preceptors who have provided an excellent educational environment for our future nursing home administrators," said Marlene Donovan, Professor and Coordinator of the Health Care Administration Program. "Without the help and support of the preceptors, the program would not be possible."

Iowa Lakes has offered the weekend Health Care Administration Program at the Spencer Campus since 1971. Coursework takes four semesters – and students can enter the program at any semester. New this fall will be hybrid classes. This limits the amount of time spent in the classroom and substitutes a portion of the classroom work to online studies.

"We are excited about offering hybrid classes for this program," said Donovan. "Our students will get the same quality education. Classroom time will be decreased and students will have the opportunity to learn online.

They can even be ‘in class’ when they’re home."

Salaries in this career continue to climb.

"Over the years, the graduates have found outstanding employment opportunities with excellent salaries in the range of $60,000 to $65,000," Donovan added.

Because the aging population of Iowa continues to grow, the job outlook is promising.

Individuals who have excellent management skills and possess a passion for the well being of the elderly will succeed in this job.

Those interested in knowing more about this career may call Professor Donovan at (712) 580-8637 or 1-877-807-9585.