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Nurse Lunch and Learn on Feb. 15 – Registration is Now Open
On January 26, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
How nurses communicate with their teams, especially the direct care team, can make a difference in resident care outcomes and team culture. Join us for a quick learning byte on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from noon – 12:30 p.m. for the Nurse Lunch and Learn: Communication and Conversations with Direct Care Staff.
$400,000 Secured to Launch a Caregiver Campaign
On January 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry
We are thrilled to announce that LeadingAge Minnesota has been awarded over $400,000 to launch a statewide campaign to recruit new caregivers.
Nurse Lunch and Learn – Registration Open for Feb. 15
On January 19, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
How nurses communicate with their teams, especially the direct care team, can make a difference in resident care outcomes and team culture. Join us for a quick learning byte on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from noon – 12:30 p.m. for the Nurse Lunch and Learn: Communication and Conversations with Direct Care Staff.
Gov. Walz Releases Proposed Workforce Budget; Implications for Long-Term Care
On January 19, 2023 by Erin Huppert
This morning, Governor Tim Walz released a preview of his proposed budget addressing Minnesota's workforce challenges. This preview covers a variety of sectors and includes some investments benefitting aging services.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Pilot New Employee Engagement Solutions
On January 12, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Over 20 LeadingAge Minnesota skilled nursing facilities are piloting an employee engagement solution to improve employee retention through data-driven action.
New Year, New Discount! Post Your Open Positions at a Reduced Rate
On January 5, 2023 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to announce that members can post their open positions on the AgingServicesJobs.org job board at a reduced rate – all year long!
OnTrack Hits Milestone – 5,000 Nursing Assistants
On January 5, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As OnTrack ended its most successful year, it reached a new milestone. Over 5,000 students have been registered with OnTrack since its launch in 2018.
Invest in Your Staff; Join Us at the 2023 Institute and Expo
On December 22, 2022 by Sharon Hollister
The most impactful way to retain your current staff is to invest in their professional development. Institute is the best value for your investment, with the average cost to attend at less than $40 per person per day when you register by Jan. 4.
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training: A Year in Review
On December 22, 2022 by Anna Mowry
This year, OnTrack had its best year yet, training over 1,800 nursing assistants in member settings around the state.
Use Our Interactive Map to Get Connected with NextGen Students
On December 15, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Use our new interactive map to find a NextGeneration Nursing Assistant Training Program (NGNA) or the "NextGen" training program near you. The map includes the contact information for each training program to help you get connected with NextGen students.
Coming Soon: LeadingAge Minnesota Compensation Data Portal Provides Valuable Benchmarking Information on Wages
On December 15, 2022 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota's Data Portal will include an exciting new tool in January – a compensation data portal that allows providers to benchmark their wages for key positions against other providers statewide or a select group of providers in their market area. The compensation data portal also collects information on differentials and bonuses for each position to provide a robust look at overall compensation.
Updated Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Begins Jan. 2, 2023
On December 8, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Beginning Jan. 2, 2023, there will be an updated Minnesota Nurse Aide Knowledge Test with improved test questions.
LeadingAge Minnesota Workforce Data Portal Provides Valuable Benchmarking Information
On December 8, 2022 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota's exciting new resource, The Workforce Data Portal, gives members a great way to see how they compare to other providers on crucial workforce metrics. Members who have submitted data for the third quarter (July through September) can view reports that provide custom comparisons.
NextGeneration Nursing Assistant Program: How Employers Can Engage with NextGen Students
On December 1, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. to learn about the NextGeneration Nursing Assistant (NGNA) program and how your organization can connect with NextGen students. This webinar is for employers who want to learn more about the following:
Saint Therese Partners with Rasmussen University – Bloomington to Build RN Pipeline
On December 1, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
Saint Therese, a LeadingAge Minnesota member, is partnering with Rasmussen University – Bloomington to help train the next generation of nurses.
Limited Time Discount! Post Your Open Positions at a Reduced Rate
On December 1, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Members can post their open positions to the AgingServicesJobs.org job board at a reduced rate of only $39 per posting until Dec. 31.
Four Additional Months for Temp. Nurse Aids to Register
On November 17, 2022 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed that temporary nurse aides have four additional months to be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry after the waiver expires on April 5, 2023, or the end of the public health emergency, whichever date comes first.
Compensation & Benefits: Tools, Research, and Resources
On November 10, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Each month, our national partner, LeadingAge, focuses on a new workforce topic to share tools, articles, and research to help providers take action in their workforce efforts. This month’s focus was on Compensation and Benefits.
Free Virtual Reality Headsets for Nurse Aide Training Programs
On November 10, 2022 by Anna Mowry
New software is being developed to create virtual reality (VR) nurse aide skill simulations that align with the Headmaster skills test. Nurse aide training programs and instructors can volunteer to test the VR software to help provide feedback during the final product development stages.
Temporary Nurse Aide Training Program Extended in Minnesota
On November 4, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Minnesota's statewide request to extend the temporary nurse aide training program has been approved, allowing caregivers to continue serving seniors.