I have been a part of the assisted living industry practically since it's conception in the early 90's....I concur and support the petition set forth by Gov. Kaine that we should eliminate the National exam for licensure of our Directors and replace it with the State exam.  The NAB exam is a nursing home model that is not relevant to the operations in a Virginia Assisted Living Community.  Assisted Living is regulated at the state level and I feel should have a state exam that would certainly be more pertinent to our state regulations.  Thank you for your thoughtful consideration for the many Directors who are giving our Seniors professional and compassionale care every day.