Is more complex state regulation the answer to nurse aide shortages? 

Nurses must now get special state permission to train nurse's aides. Until now, it was considered part of the job description: professionals teach the next generation. Entry-level for every profession was up to employers to hire and train, no state involvement.

LARA Press Release, May 24, 2023
Effective July 26, 2023, the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, will transition the Nurse Aide Registry from Headmaster, L.L.P., to Michigan Nurse Aide, Training, and Enforcement System (MI-NATES), a new software program with the State of Michigan. This transition will impact new applicants as well as current registered nurse aides and permitted nurse aide trainers and training programs.

MI-NATES WILL BE UTILIZED FOR:

• Nurse Aides, Trainers, and Training Programs to Electronically Submit Applications, Renewals, and Payments
• Nurse Aides to Print Certificates of Registration
• Trainers and Training Programs to Print Permits
• Nurse Aides, Trainers, and Training Programs to Review or Update Existing Registration or Permit Information
• Public Registry of Nurse Aides, Trainers, and Training Programs

Additional information regarding this transition may be found on our website at: www.michigan.gov/bchs  (click on “Nurse Aide Registry”)

No action is needed at this time.  Should you have any questions or need assistance you may contact us at BCHS-CNA-Registry@michigan.gov.

Headmaster, L.L.P., will continue to provide certified nurse aide testing.  Headmaster’s website is www.hdmaster.com.