Next Generation Nursing Assistant: Train, Test, Work

Thursday, November 9, 2023
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Clinical Sciences Building - Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center

Your healthcare career starts here! This Nursing Assistant course is approved by the Minnesota Department of Health. Learn basic nursing skills including how to take vital signs, provide personal cares and mobility assistance. Become prepared to work in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and home care agencies. Be guided by a team of registered nurses who care about your success! 
 
This self-paced course includes an online D2L component and required on-campus lab sessions. Access to the internet and a computer is required. 
 
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation to be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. 

Student Enrollment Options 

This course is included in the Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train, Test, Work initiative. For accepted Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train, Test, Work students, this course and registry testing are available tuition-free thanks to State of Minnesota funding to help with the nursing assistant workforce shortage. Participants are required to work as a nursing assistant after training completion. 

Class Requirements:  

Attendance is mandatory for all online and in-person class hours. Access to the internet and a computer is required. 

Required In-person Orientation (please bring your identification): 

• Thursday, November 9 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Required In-Person Lab Sessions: 

• Friday, November 17 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Friday, December 1 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Required Employer Engagement Sessions:  

• Thursday, November 9 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, November 30 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Testing Date(s): 

• Knowledge Test: Sunday, December 10th 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Online/Virtual) (Must Register by December 5th) https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/275682
• Skills Test: Wednesday, December 20th (North Mankato Campus) (Must Register by December 15th) https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/275643

Register

Registration Questions:  Email workforce@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-1094

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