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Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Soon Available in Three Additional Languages
On January 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Starting Jan. 27, 2025, the nurse aide knowledge test will be available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, in addition to English, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.61.
Two-hour Time Limit Continues for Nurse Aide Knowledge Test
On February 22, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that the knowledge test for the nurse aide exam will continue to have a two-hour completion time limit to support candidates with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
It’s Time to Transition Your Temporary Nurse Aides
On July 27, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Temporary nurse aides hired or who worked under the 1135 waiver have until Sept. 11 to be added to the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. LeadingAge Minnesota is here to help providers with this transition process.
Apply Now to Become an In-Facility Test Site for your Nurse Aide Candidates
On July 20, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Until July 31, eligible providers with nurse aide training programs can apply to become a test site for nurse aide candidates.
Become an In-Facility Test Site for your Nurse Aide Candidates
On July 6, 2023 by Anna Mowry
After a successful pilot program, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is expanding in-facility testing to add additional nurse aide test sites around the state.
OnTrack Pass Rates Continue to Exceed the State Average
On April 20, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Statewide nurse aide test pass rates are rising, but OnTrack nursing assistant students continue to exceed these averages.
Changes and Clarifications to the Knowledge Test for Nurse Aide Candidates
On October 6, 2022 by Anna Mowry
As of Oct. 3, nurse aide candidates have a maximum of two hours to complete the knowledge test and have up to four chances to pass the knowledge test. We have answers to several frequently asked questions about the nurse aide test.
Nurse Aide Candidates Will Have Four Chances to Pass the Knowledge Exam Beginning Oct. 3
On September 15, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Beginning Oct. 3, Nurse Aide Registry candidates will have up to four chances to pass the knowledge exam until March 2023.