Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Wyoming RNs and LPNs/VNs need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years (or another option the board accepts).
At a glance
| Licenses covered | Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per renewal | 40 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal deadline | Licenses renew every two years and expire on December 31 of the renewal year; the renewal cycle runs from January 1 of each odd year to December 31 of each even year, and renewal applications open on or before October 1 of every even year. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | None stated by the board |
| What CE counts | Courses approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) or continuing medical education (CME), or activities sponsored by organizations, agencies or educational institutions, approved for nursing or medical contact hours by an accredited provider or approver; examples include the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). [2] |
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Wyoming State Board of Nursing ↗ before you renew.
Free courses that count toward the hours
The board accepts continuing education accredited by ANCC [2]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Wyoming RNs and LPNs/VNs need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years (or another option the board accepts). Licenses renew every two years and expire on December 31 of the renewal year; the renewal cycle runs from January 1 of each odd year to December 31 of each even year, and renewal applications open on or before October 1 of every even year.
The Wyoming State Board of Nursing pages we checked do not list a state-mandated topic for this renewal.
Courses approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) or continuing medical education (CME), or activities sponsored by organizations, agencies or educational institutions, approved for nursing or medical contact hours by an accredited provider or approver; examples include the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Free courses accredited by ANCC are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. We fetched each page on the date shown and confirmed the exact wording below appears on it.
“An RN or LPN/VN shall demonstrate continuing competency by completing one of the following in the past two (2) years:”
“An APRN, RN, LPN/VN, or CNA seeking renewal shall:”
“Submit evidence of meeting competency under Section 14.”
“Submit evidence of forty (40) hours of continuing education.”
““Renewal cycle” means the period for meeting competency for renewal of licensure or certification which is from January 1st of every odd year to December 31st of every even year.”
“All licenses and certificates expire on December 31st of the renewal year.”
“The Board shall make application(s) for renewal of licensure and certification available on the Board website on or before October 1st of every even year.”
“Biennial Renewal of Licensure and Certification.”
“Four hundred (400) hours of active nursing practice; or”
“Successfully pass the NCLEX; or”
“Complete a refresher course or the equivalent, accepted by the Board; or”
“Complete a nursing education program that confers a degree beyond the applicant’s basic nursing education; or”
“An RN or LPN/VN shall demonstrate continuing competency by completing one of the following in the past two (2) years:”
“The Board may conduct audits to verify competencies as outlined in Section 14.”
“Upon request of the Board, licensees or certificate holders shall submit documentation of compliance.”
“An APRN shall also submit evidence of three (3) hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders.”
“Wyoming is willing to accept courses approved by continuing nursing education (CNE), continuing medical education (CME), or activities sponsored by organizations, agencies, or educational institutions. These courses are approved for nursing or medical contact hours by an accredited provider or approver of continuing education.”
“American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)”
