Wyoming Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal
Meet your Wyoming nursing CE requirements with ease. If you’d like a refresher on what’s needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.
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Wyoming : APN
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NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
APNs must maintain current national certification. If not nationally certified, must have been initially licensed prior to July 1, 2005 and must complete 60 contact hours of CE in specialty area of practice or 400 hours of active nursing practice as an APRN during the last 2 years.
Additional requirements for APNs with prescriptive authority:
- Responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders - 3 contact hours every 2-year renewal period.
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Governing Agency
wyoming
Wyoming : LVN-LPN
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LPNs are required one of the following every two years:
- 400 hours of active nursing practice and no additional continuing education.
- 200 hours of active nursing practice and 15 hours of continuing education.
- if less than 200 hours of active nursing practice, 30 hours of continuing education.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
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Governing Agency
wyoming
Wyoming : RN
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RNs are required one of the following every two years:
- 400 hours of active nursing practice and no additional continuing education.
- 200 hours of active nursing practice and 15 hours of continuing education.
- if less than 200 hours of active nursing practice, 30 hours of continuing education.
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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FAQs
Generally, renewing your license online will require the following steps.
1. Check renewal requirements: Verify the specific requirements for renewing your license. This might involve completing continuing education (CE) hours or demonstrating that you've maintained certain skills.
2. Complete CE or other requirements: Many healthcare professions require a set number of CE credits for renewal. This can typically be completed through online courses, workshops, or conferences. Some licenses might have other requirements, such as clinical practice hours or competency assessments.
3. Prepare your documentation: Gather any necessary proof of your continuing education or other credentials required by the licensing board. This could include course certificates, employer verification of hours worked, etc.
4. Submit your renewal application: Log into the relevant licensing authority’s website and complete the online renewal application.
5. Pay the required renewal fee.
Most states require licensed professionals to complete some continuing education in order to maintain their license. Check with your state board to determine your specific requirements.
Elite Learning has one of the largest online CE libraries in the nation, including mandatory topics that meet your Wyoming Nursing requirements. View our full library here.
In many states, you can complete all or a portion of your CE hours online. Check with your state regulatory board for any restrictions on online CE in your state.
Completed CE certificates are tracked in your Elite dashboard. You can access and download these certificates at any time in case of an audit by the state board.
If you miss the deadline for CE completion or license renewal, check with your state regulatory board for next steps.
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.