As a resident of Minnesota, would you be interested in beginning a career that continues to grow even during a struggling economy? Would you feel comfortable working in a healthcare setting? If you answered yes to both the questions, choosing to become a nursing assistant may be the best choice for you. Just a few of the fabulous benefits that nursing assistants in Minnesota enjoy include no strict licensing requirements, terrific wages, and flexible work environments. And on top of that, the mandatory training can be completed in a few weeks!
Registration Requirements in Minnesota
In the state of Minnesota, you must be registered to work as a nursing assistant. Therefore, nursing assistants in this state are appropriately referred to as State-Registered Nurse Assistants, or SRNAs. To become registered, you must successfully complete an approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program or successfully pass the Minnesota approved competency test for nursing assistants.
How to Get Your SRNA Registration in Minnesota
One of the best things about choosing to become an SRNA in Minnesota is that the registration procedure is extremely easy. All that is required to have your name added to the Nurse Aide Registry is you meeting either of the above mentioned requirements.
How to Verify Your SRNA Registration in Minnesota
Occasionally, there may be times when you need to verify your SRNA registration in Minnesota. In case you do, go to the Minnesota Department of Health website and click on "Health Care Facilities, Providers & Insurance." Next, click on " Provider Certifications, Licenses, Registrations and Rosters." On the page that opens, click on “Nursing Assistant Registry.” Then, click on "How to Check the Registry." On the page that then opens, click on “Online registry verification.” Using the tool that opens, you can verify your SRNA registration by name or certificate number.
How to Renew Your SRNA Registration in Minnesota
You must renew your SRNA registration in Minnesota every two years and you must work at least 8 hours as a paid nursing assistant every 24 months to renew. To renew, click on “How to Stay on the Registry” on the Nursing Assistant Registry page. Complete the Nursing Assistant Registry Update form (PDF) found on the page that opens and mail it to MDH at least once every 24 months.
How to Reinstate Your SRNA Registration in Minnesota
If you fail to work at least eight hours as an SRNA in Minnesota every two-year period, you will be required to retake the SRNA competency exam. You must receive passing scores on both portions of the exam for your name to be placed back on the state's registry.
How to Transfer Your SRNA Registration from Minnesota to Another State
To transfer your nurse assistant registration out of Minnesota to another state, you must find out about the other state's unique transfer requirements. While most states may allow you to transfer through reciprocity, some require other criteria as well such as additional training, continuing education classes and/or testing. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing can help you locate your new state's nurse assistant regulatory agency.
Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry
If you have additional questions, contact the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry at:
Minnesota Department of Health
Health Regulation Division
PO Box 64501, St. Paul, MN 55164
Phone: (651) 215-8705
Email: Health.FPC-NARstate.mn.us
Registry Search: https://narlookup.web.health.state.mn.us/
State-Approved SRNA Programs in Minnesota
Do you want to obtain your SRNA training in Minnesota? The following schools can help put you on the right path to fulfill your dream.
Alexandria Technical & Community College
1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN 56308American Red Cross
2424 W 5th St #102, Duluth, MN 55806American Red Cross
1201 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454American Red Cross
176 S Robert St, St Paul, MN 55107Anoka Technical College
1355 US-10, Anoka, MN 55303Arkansas State University
33500 US Hwy 63, Lake City, MN 55041Bridges Care Community
201 9th St W #2, Ada, MN 56510Century College
3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55445Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center
1480 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55108Inver Hills Community College
2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076Lake Superior College
2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811Mesabi Range Community & Technical College
1001 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792Minnesota State Community & Technical College
1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431Northland Community & Technical College
1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601Rainy River Community College
1501 US-71, International Falls, MN 56649Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201South Central College
1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003St. Cloud Technical & Community College
1540 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303Zandu Health Initiative
10800 Lyndale Ave S #114, Bloomington, MN 55420
