Contact: Katryn Conlin, Communications Director
[email protected], 651-385-6364
For Immediate Release
Free Nursing Assistant Training will be offered again at Minnesota State College Southeast this October
Winona and Red Wing, MN (September 7, 2023) - Because of the continuing shortfall of qualified nursing assistants statewide, Minnesota is once again providing tuition-free Nursing Assistant training and testing through the Next Generation Nursing Assistant - Train. Test Work. initiative.
Minnesota State College Southeast is offering the training, which will save participants more than $1500. Courses start on October 9 in Red Wing and October 23 in Winona. Classes take place on campus and online via Zoom over a six-week period. Additional courses will be offered in 2024.
"This is an opportunity to learn critical basic nursing skills, including how to take vital signs, provide personal care, and assist patients with mobility. You can become fully certified as an entry-level nursing assistant at no cost to you," said Seth Flatten, who administers the Next Generation Nursing Assistant program at Minnesota State College Southeast.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation and be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
Note that space is limited and courses will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Participants are required to work as a nursing assistant after training completion.
For more information and to enroll, go to www.southeastmn.one/training and scroll down to "Next Generation Nursing Assistant Training." For additional assistance, contact Seth Flatten (507-703-6165, [email protected]).
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About Minnesota State College Southeast
Located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, Minnesota State College Southeast is a two-year technical and community college offering small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and a friendly and supportive environment. In 2023-2024, the college is celebrating its 50 & 75 Anniversary Year: 50 years of service in Red Wing and 75 years of service in Winona. Minnesota State College Southeast is a member of Minnesota State. For more information, visit www.southeastmn.one.