
Do you want to work as a part of a medical team in Minnesota, but do not want to commit to several years of training? If you answered "yes," a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a fantastic option.
Requirements to Become a CNA in Minnesota
According to the requirements set by the state of Minnesota, for you to become a CNA in this state, you must either:
- complete an approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program in Minnesota, or
- successfully pass the Minnesota approved competency test for nursing assistants.
If you complete the program or pass the test, you will be automatically added to the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry and be eligible for employment in the state.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Minnesota
Looking for a school to obtain your CNA training may seem challenging at first. However, it is really not. Listed below are some of the top nursing schools presently offering CNA programs in Minnesota:
Arkansas State University
33500 US Hwy 63, Lake City, MN 55041 (870) 358-2117Bridges Care Community
201 9th St W #2, Ada, MN 56510 (218) 784-5500Alexandria Technical & Community College
1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221Anoka Technical College
1355 US-10, Anoka, MN 55303 (763) 576-4700Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-6600Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 358-8200Zandu Health Initiative
10800 Lyndale Ave S #114, Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 479-0172Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55445 (952) 995-1300American Red Cross
2424 W 5th St #102, Duluth, MN 55806 (612) 872-3259Lake Superior College
2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811 (218) 733-7600Minnesota State Community & Technical College
1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (877) 450-3322Rainy River Community College
1501 US-71, International Falls, MN 56649 (218) 285-7722Inver Hills Community College
2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 (651) 450-3000American Red Cross
1201 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 872-3259South Central College
1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003 (507) 389-7200St. Cloud Technical & Community College
1540 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303 (800) 222-1009Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center
1480 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 (651) 642-1133American Red Cross
176 S Robert St, St Paul, MN 55107 (612) 872-3259Northland Community & Technical College
1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (218) 683-8800Mesabi Range Community & Technical College
1001 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 741-3095Century College
3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 779-3300Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 222-5200
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Minnesota
There is always a need for qualified CNAs in Minnesota. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is projected to increase by 4.4% from 2018 to 2028. You can expect a median salary of $33,289 per year in Minnesota.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Minnesota below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
---|---|---|---|
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | 13,250 | $18.64 | $38,780 |
Rochester | 2,660 | $17.06 | $35,480 |
Mankato-North Mankato | 760 | $16.56 | $34,450 |
Duluth | 2,220 | $16.51 | $34,340 |
St. Cloud | 1,560 | $16.13 | $33,550 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Minnesota or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division at:
Minnesota Department of Health
Health Regulation Division
PO Box 64501, St. Paul, MN 55164
Phone: (651) 215-8705
Email: Health.FPC-NARstate.mn.us
Registry Search: https://narlookup.web.health.state.mn.us/