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Wyoming State Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle
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As of 2026, Wyoming RNs renew every 2 years by meeting one of several board-approved competency options; the CE option is 40 contact hours. The RN renewal fee is $110.
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| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Renewal deadline | December 31 of even-numbered years |
| Total CE hours (RN) | No fixed mandate (40 hrs if you choose the CE option) |
| Renewal fee (RN) | $110 |
| Compact state (NLC) | Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility |
| License types | RN, APRN, LPN |
| Typical pay | See Wyoming nurse salaries |
Wyoming offers flexible continuing competency options for RN and LPN license renewal. Rather than mandating a set number of CE hours, nurses choose ONE of five pathways completed in the past 2 years: 400 hours worked as a nurse, 40 hours of approved CE, passing the NCLEX, a refresher course, or a nursing degree beyond basic preparation. APRNs renew on national certification (those recognized before 1999 without it complete 40 CE hours plus 400 practice hours), and every APRN adds 3 hours of controlled substance CE. All licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years, with the renewal window opening in October. Wyoming is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state.
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A Wyoming RN or LPN meets continuing competency by ONE of the following in the past 2 years and attests at renewal: 400 hours of active nursing practice; OR passing the NCLEX; OR a Board-accepted refresher course; OR a nursing degree beyond basic education; OR 40 hours of continuing education. CE Broker is the board’s official CE tracking system but participation is OPTIONAL - the board accepts other documentation, including certificates of completion. RNs and LPNs upload no certificates; keep proof for audit (retain about 5 years). APRNs renew on national certification and must UPLOAD proof of 3 hours of CE on prescribing controlled substances or treating substance use disorders at renewal.
Where it happens: Wyoming State Board of Nursing online renewal; CE Broker (official, optional)
wsbn.wyo.gov/renewalThe Board may request verification of compliance at any time; the nurse retains CE certificates (about 5 years) and provides them if selected.
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| Type | CE hours | Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| RN | 40 / 2 yrs (CE option) | $110 |
| APRN | 40 / 2 yrs (CE option) | $180 |
| LPN | 40 / 2 yrs (CE option) | $90 |
APRN renewal in Wyoming. The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Wyoming APRN renewal guide
| Category | Hours | Required | Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Competency (RN/LPN) | 0 | Required | RNLPN | RNs and LPNs demonstrate continuing competency by ONE of the following completed in the past 2 years: (1) 400 hours worked as an RN or LPN/VN, (2) 40 hours of approved continuing education, (3) passing the NCLEX, (4) completing a refresher course, or (5) completing a nursing education program that confers a degree beyond basic nursing education. |
| APRN General CE | 40 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs meet competency with current national certification in their role and population focus. Only an APRN recognized in Wyoming before January 1, 1999 with continuous licensure and no national certification may instead show 40 CE hours plus 400 hours of APRN practice in the past two years (Board Rules Ch. 2 §14(c)). |
| APRN Practice Hours | 0 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs without current national certification must complete at least 400 practice hours as an APRN within the past 2 years. Nationally certified APRNs meet competency through certification. |
| Controlled Substances Prescribing (APRN) | 3 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | Every APRN must submit evidence of 3 hours of CE on responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance use disorders with each 2-year renewal. The statute is written for licensees who prescribe, but the Board's rule, amended December 17, 2025, applies it to every APRN. The course title must be specific to prescribing controlled substances or treating substance use disorders; the Board accepts accredited nursing or medical CE (ANCC, ACCME, AANP, AAFP). Upload proof of completion with the renewal application. (Source: Wyo. Stat. 33-21-129(e); Wyoming Board of Nursing rules ch. 2, sec. 14(c)(i)(C); WSBN education page.) |
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Wyoming CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.
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No formal grace period specified. Licenses expire on December 31 and practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Late renewal or reinstatement may be required.
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