The Minnesota Department of Health is adjusting the score required to pass the Nurse Aide Knowledge Test from 76% to 74%. Candidates will need to correctly answer 52 questions (out of a total of 70) in order to receive a passing score.
This change follows a thorough review of the exam process. The adjustment aims to ensure candidates demonstrate minimal competency while upholding the integrity of the Nurse Aide position.
The new passing score goes into effect on August 5. It applies only to future exams and does not affect candidates who have already taken the exam, or who take the exam prior to August 5.
MDH will adjust the schedule of quarterly training program test data reports to reflect the updated requirements and make it easy to review data from before and after the change. Reports will be posted on the Nurse Aide Registry Training Program Test Data page.
- The 2024 Q2 report will include data from April 1 – Aug. 5, where the passing score requirement is 76%. This data should be available end of August.
- The 2024 Q3 report will include data from Aug. 5 – Sept. 30, where the passing score requirement is 74%. This data should be available mid-October.
After the 2024 Q3 report is released, we will return to the regular quarterly schedule.