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2024 Nurse Leadership Program – Register Today
On February 29, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
New and emerging nurse leaders in skilled nursing care centers, assisted living, or home care settings will gain a solid understanding of the foundational elements that make up the nurse leader’s role by attending LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Program.
2024 Nurse Leadership Certificate Program starts on March 27
On February 22, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
New and emerging nurse leaders in skilled nursing care centers, assisted living, or home care settings will gain a solid understanding of the foundational elements that make up the nurse leader’s role by attending LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Certificate Program.
RFP Reminder: Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals
On February 22, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a request for proposals for the Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals program, with a deadline to apply by March 8.
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.
LTC Imperative Surveys Show Workforce and Financial Challenges Faced by Providers
On February 22, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner recently finished compiling the results of a provider survey focused on workforce and financial challenges, as well as another survey looking at nursing home occupancy. The results of the surveys will be used in the Long-Term Care Imperative’s messaging during the legislative session that recently got underway.
Exploring Global Workforce Solutions in Nairobi, Kenya
On February 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
In January, LeadingAge Minnesota members traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, to explore international recruitment partnerships with a delegation of other Minnesota providers led by Rep. Mohamud Noor of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
RealTime Talent Receives Grant to Address Long-Term Care Workforce Shortages
On February 8, 2024 by Anna Mowry
RealTime Talent (RTT) was awarded a $200,000 grant from Medica to reduce registered nursing assistant shortages in LeadingAge member settings by implementing a newly designed training approach.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Fingerprinting Equipment for Background Studies
On February 1, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Fingerprinting Equipment for Background Studies Playbook is the fifth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
New Resource from LeadingAge: Hiring Refugees in Aging Services
On January 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Our national partner, LeadingAge, worked with Global Refuge to create a members-only resource with recommendations for hiring, training, and building inclusive workplaces for refugees.
Data Portal Shows Decreased Vacancy Rates for Nurses, but Increases for CNAs and TMAs
On January 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Vacancy rates for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses decreased last quarter. In contrast, TMA and CNA vacancy rates increased, according to data submitted by members in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal.
Scholarships Now Available Through LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation
On January 18, 2024 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to offer educational scholarships to eligible caregivers and other employees of our member organizations for 2024.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Recognized for Advancing DEIB Efforts
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation was recognized in PHI’s Top 23 Moments from 2023 for work to assess diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices, challenges, and opportunities among member organizations across the state.
News from Argentum: Argentum-led Bill Introduced to Promote Socialization and Caregiver Retention
On January 4, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced H.R. 6835, the Care Across Generations Act.
Deadlines Approaching for LTC Nurse Loan Forgiveness and HCBS Employee Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Programs
On December 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Deadlines are quickly approaching for two programs that can be utilized to support our long-term care workforce and employee professional development: the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program and the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness.
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On December 19, 2023 by Alecia Crumpler
Apply by Jan. 5 for the HCBS Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness Program
On December 14, 2023 by Anna Mowry
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open until Jan. 5, 2024.
Employer Webinar: Next Generation Nursing Assistant
On December 7, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Employers can attend an upcoming webinar to learn more about connecting with nurse aides from the Next Generation Nursing Assistant or NextGen “barrier-free” training program.
Messaging Toolkit: Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On November 17, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
RNs and LPNs: Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness
On November 9, 2023 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
New Resource: Find Grant Opportunities for Your Organization
On November 2, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Members can now access a comprehensive grid of over 25 grants, scholarships, loans, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.