Become a Nurse in Wyoming – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Wyoming State Board of Nursing before applying for licensure.
Nursing Licenses in Wyoming | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Advanced Practice | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Certified Nurses Assitant | No |
Wyoming Nursing Salaries
WY Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Cheyenne Annual Mean Wage | Casper Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $46,980 | $45,860 | $47,790 |
Registered Nurse | $68,690 | $77,680 | $64,360 |
Nurse Practitioner | $118,110 | $125,130 | $115,010 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $243,310 | Not Available | Not Available |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Wyoming in April 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Wyoming. The one you take will mostly depend on the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The more education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Wyoming, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Wyoming nursing licenses on this page. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in healthcare, it’s sometimes difficult to stay current. If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Wyoming, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
Wyoming is a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in Wyoming
According to the Wyoming state legislature on nurses, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) may apply for prescriptive authority of controlled substances under schedules II to V.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Wyoming
APRN in Wisconsin is defined as certified nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse-midwives, and clinical nurse specialists.
Education: Master’s degree or higher in nursing with a clinical specialty or advanced practice registered nurse specialty.
Examination: Varies according to specialty area.
Certification Required: Varies according to specialty area, but must include Registered Nurse license.
Fees:
- $250 Application Fee by Examination
- $255 Application Fee by Endorsement
- $70 Additional Certification Fees
- Criminal Background Check/Fingerprint Cards: $60
Renewal: APRN licenses are renewed biennially and must provide proof of current, active national certification with three additional hours of continuing education related to prescribing controlled substances for prescriptive authority.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Wyoming
Education: Board-approved nursing education program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $130 Application Fee by Examination
- $135 Application Fee by Endorsement
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: RNs may apply for licensure by endorsement in Wyoming by providing proof of completion of board-approved RN education program, submission of application and fees, NCLEX passing score or competency in the form of 400 hours of active nursing practice, 200 hours or practice with 15 hours of continuing education, or 30 hours of continuing education.
Renewal: RN licenses in Wyoming expire biennially.
Learn more about how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Wyoming
Education: Board-approved nursing education program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $130 Application Fee by Examination
- $135 Application Fee by Endorsement
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: LPNs may apply for licensure by endorsement in Wyoming by providing proof of completion of board-approved LPN education program, submission of application and fees, NCLEX passing score or competency in the form of 400 hours of active nursing practice, 200 hours or practice with 15 hours of continuing education, or 30 hours of continuing education.
Renewal: LPN licenses in Wyoming expire biennially.
Learn more about how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information for the above nursing careers in Wyoming was retrieved from the Wyoming State Board of Nursing as of April 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: April 2020