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You can help shape the Minnesota Nurse Aide Knowledge and Skills Test by being part of the Test Advisory Panel (TAP). If selected, you and other volunteers will join an online session where you will help review and select questions for the knowledge test and review steps for the skills test.
Complete the Test Advisory Panel Interest Survey for the Nurse Aide Knowledge and Skills Exam. All applications are due on July 27.
A total of 10-14 volunteers will be selected, plus alternate volunteers. The online session for panelists will be held on Aug. 26 and 27.
Additional information for prospective TAP volunteers
MDH seeks to ensure representation from a variety of professional experts, including nurse instructors from NA/CNA training programs, Long Term Care leadership (owner/operator, administrator, Director of Nursing, individuals who have completed NA/CNA training and have passed the test since June 2023, or other facility level leader), and individuals with academic and content area expertise.
Volunteers representing diverse communities including people of color, Native sovereign nations, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus communities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The goal of the TAP process is to develop a customized test that aligns with Minnesota approved NA/CNA curriculums and is current with Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) practices, while meeting all state and federal regulations.
Additionally, we want to ensure that the test provides a fair and balanced assessment of knowledge and skills for all learners.
Participation decisions will be communicated to individuals selected by Aug. 7. If selected, you will be required to complete all paperwork in a timely manner, failure to do so will result in cancellation of your participation.
