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Medical Licensing and Certification: Nurse Aide Registry

The Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry includes all state-certified nurse aides.

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

Nurse aide certification adds a nurse aide’s name to the Nurse Aide Registry. A nurse aide must be on the registry to work in federally certified:

  • Home health agencies.
  • Hospice care facilities.
  • Hospitals.
  • Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Nursing homes.
Last revised January 11, 2023