Who cannot undertake an AIT program simultaneously?

In the context of an Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program, it is designed for individuals who are preparing to take on the responsibilities of a nursing facility administrator. The role of the director of nursing is critical and involves specific managerial and operational oversight within the facility, which may conflict with the requirements and responsibilities of the AIT program. Since the program demands dedicated time and focus to learning the administrative facets of the facility's operation, having someone in the role of director of nursing simultaneously could create conflicts of interest and split attention between two significant management positions.

In contrast, the facility owner, any department head, and board members do not typically engage in the daily management responsibilities to the same extent as the director of nursing. Their roles may provide a different perspective on operations without being as directly involved, allowing them potentially to participate in an AIT program without the same level of conflict that the nursing director would encounter. Thus, the position of the director of nursing is the one that cannot undertake an AIT program at the same time due to the demands of their operational role.