Enrolling in certified nurse aide training is vital to receive the skills practice and knowledge required to pass the license exams. You can find the state recommended schools located in Montevideo, Minnesota listed here. If you have any inquiries, please call the phone number below.

Luther Haven
1109 East Hwy 7,
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6517

Taking training classes is the first step necessary to become certified as a nurse aide in MN. Classes will enable you to get the skills practice necessary to pass the license exams and be able to confidently perform the duties of the job. During your instruction you will practice using the primary tasks in a real life clinical setting.

After finishing your course you can submit an application to take the exams. The exams are conducted by Pearson Vue. They can be reached by phone at 1-800-274-0504 with any inquiries you have about testing and reservations. When you take the test you’ll notice it is given in two parts. These are a multiple choice test and a clinical demonstration. Applicants are required to pass both in order to become officially certified.

Certification is valid for a 24 month duration before licensees need to renew by showing verification of time spent on the job from their employer. You can call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-215-8705 for additional information about qualifications and renewal specifications.

If you have received your training from a different state and want to work in Minnesota, you can apply for reciprocity. When you apply your license should still be valid. You should also have a good reputation with the state you come from. You will be subjected to a small background check to see if you have no criminal records. To qualify you will need to fill out the Interstate Endorsement Form. You will need to fill out the Endorsement forms carefully to avoid any delays in the processing of your forms. You can download the forms at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/profinfo/narinfo/Interstate2.pdf.

Form A-1 should be sent to the state where you are currently registered as a nursing assistant. Forms B-1 should be sent to your last employer where you are currently registered. It should not be sent to an employer that is in Minnesota.  The PDF file will include a complete list of Nursing Aide Registry for each state.

If you need further assistance, you can call the Nurse Aide Registry directly at (651) 215-8705. You can also call their toll free number at 1-800-397-6124. You may call them during working hours from 9:00 a.m.  to 3:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

The city of Montevideo is the county seat of Chippewa County. It was originally established to be a fur-trading station. The area was first settled around the 18th century. According to the 2010 census, their total population had reached up to a total of 5,383 people. They have a population density of 1,190.5/sq miles. The total area of the city is estimated to be around 4.5 sq miles, where all of it is land.

Health care centers that are located in Montevideo include Cornerstone Chiropractic Health Partners, Luther Haven Nursing Home, Montevideo Clinic PA Prescription Refill, Montevideo Medical Clinic CCMH, Woodland Centers – Community Support, Woodland Centers – Chippewa Center, Countryside Public Health Service, Clarkfield Medical Clinic, Accuquest Hearing, and others.