Minnesota State Registry Test for Nursing Assistants (NA)

If you have not completed a MN state-approved NA training program within the last 2 years, you are still eligible to test as a Challenge candidate.

When registering, enter "Challenge" as your candidate status.

Once registered and paid:

• Your seat is secured for that test event.
• Approximately 1 week before your test date:
  • You’ll be scheduled in the TMU testing platform.
  • Challenge candidates will be added to TMU.
  • You’ll receive an email with:
    • Your Skills test time slot
    • Campus location and arrival instructions

Tip: Check your junk/spam folder for this email.

• Knowledge and Skills tests do not need to be taken on the same day.
• Both tests must be taken on campus.
• You must register for and pass both to be certified.
• If you fail a test, you must register and pay for a new test date.

• Visit www.hdmaster.com for:
  • Free knowledge question of the day
  • Free 10-question practice test
  • Optional full practice tests
• Review the Minnesota Mock Skills
• Study vocabulary in the candidate handbook

• Call 507-433-0573 at least 3 business days in advance.
• Do NOT remove yourself from the TMU test event.
• $15 fee applies for each cancellation or transfer.
• No-Shows:
  • Lateness or missing required ID results in a no-show status
  • No refunds; must pay to re-register
• No-Show Exception:
  • Possible partial/full refund for contagious illness or injury
  • Does not guarantee refund but may reduce re-registration fee

After completing the NA course, students are prepared to take the state competency test.

Register through the Customized Training & Education Department.

Eligibility for Certification Exam

You are eligible to test if you meet one of the following:

• NA Candidate: Completed a state-approved NA program. Must take written and skills tests.
• Test-Out Candidate: You do not meet other eligibility routes. Examples:
  • Trained in another country
  • Never completed an NA program
  • Not worked as an NA in past 2 years
  • Out-of-state without reciprocity
  • Student or graduate nurse