This page contains information for providers who register and operate as a Supplemental Nursing Services Agency (SNSA) in Minnesota. An SNSA is a person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or association engaged for hire in the business of providing or procuring temporary employment in health care facilities for nurses, nursing assistants, nurse aides, and orderlies.

For a current list of registered SNSAs, see the Health Care Provider Directory. Licensed health care facilities and providers may use only these SNSAs. If an SNSA you wish to use is not listed, please contact us.

If you are unsure this is the correct registration for your business or have questions, please contact the Federal Licensing, Certification, and Registration team at 651-201-4200 or email health.hrd-fedlcr@state.mn.us to obtain additional clarification.

Announcements

The Health Regulation Division at the Minnesota Department of Health hosted an informational regulatory update webinar on March 18 via Microsoft Teams for Supplemental Nursing Services Agencies (SNSA) registered with the State of Minnesota. There is no registration requirement to attend.

Topics

Statutory updates
Penalty assessments
Registration updates
Q and A

Contact information

If you have questions, please contact health.hrd-fedlcr@state.mn.us or 651-201-4200.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has recently updated the website for Supplemental Nursing Services Agencies (SNSA) operating in the State of Minnesota.

Updates

New look Links to provider resources
FAQs for SNSA providers
Legislative changes related to SNSA
News and announcements

Stay informed

If you know others who should receive information related to SNSAs have them visit this webpage and click on “Stay Connected” in the lower right corner.

Contact information

For questions, please contact the Health Regulation Division at 651-201-4200 or health.hrd-fedlcr@state.mn.us.

Required forms and documents

Please read and understand all applicable documents, statutes, and rules listed below before registering as a Supplemental Nursing Services Agency.

Please do not use this form to renew a current registration. Currently registered agencies will receive separate notification and instructions for renewal from the Department of Health.

Supplemental Nursing Services Agency Registration Application (PDF): Complete and submit this form with payment and supplemental documentation to register an SNSA.
Background studies for Controlling Persons and Managerial Officials (PDF)
Maximum SNSA Charges (PDF)
Supplemental Nursing Services Agency Closure form (PDF)

Webinars

Minnesota Department of Health offers a series of informational webinars for Supplemental Nursing Services Agencies.

Frequently asked questions

Have a question about Supplemental Nursing Services Agency licensing and certification? Check out Supplemental Nursing Services Agency Frequently Asked Questions.

Related statutes and rules

Minnesota Statutes:
144.057 | 144A.70 | 144A.71 | 144A.72 | 144A.73 | 144A.74