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Nurse Aide Registry
651-201-4200
800-397-6124 (toll-free)
health.fpc-nar@state.mn.us

Contact Info

Nurse Aide Registry
651-201-4200
800-397-6124 (toll-free)
health.fpc-nar@state.mn.us

Nurse Aide Registry

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The Nurse Aide Registry lists nurse aides who have met Minnesota training and/or testing standards to work in nursing homes and certified boarding care homes. The registry also has information about nurse aides who have substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, and theft.

This is an online registry. Nurse aides, employers, and others can check the registry by using the Minnesota Department of Health's (MDH) online system and the nurse aide's certificate number.

For questions view the Nurse Aide contact information page.

Please note, the MDH can make in person appointments if needed. All appointments need to be scheduled in advance. Please email health.fpc-web@state.mn.us.

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Update to the Minnesota Nurse Aide Knowledge and Skills Test

Updates effective Jan. 1, 2027

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Headmaster, and selected volunteers formed a Test Advisory Panel (TAP) and reviewed the nurse aide knowledge and skills test to determine which updates need to be made to improve the test. These updates are effective Jan. 1, 2027.  

The goal of the TAP process was to develop a customized test that aligns with Minnesota-approved Nurse Aide (NA) curricula and is current with the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) practices, while meeting all state and federal regulations. Additionally, the TAP process ensured that the nurse aide knowledge and skills test provided a fair and balanced assessment of knowledge and skills for all learners. 

Where to find the updates

The Headmaster Minnesota Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook and Minnesota Mock Skills will be updated to reflect the changes.  

Please review the Candidate Handbook on the Minnesota Headmaster website for additional information. The website will identify which documents were updated. These changes will also be indicated on the first page of the handbook and will be highlighted in the text for easy identification.

Contact information

For questions, please contact Health.nar.coord@state.mn.us.  

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Last Updated: 11/12/2026

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