Announcements

12.27.2023 - ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW NLC RULE

Starting Jan 2, 2024, a new NLC rule will be in effect. Nurses relocating to another compact state have 60 days from the time they move to apply for a new license by endorsement in a new primary state of residence. The new rule (effective beginning January 2, 2024) reads:

402(2) A multistate licensee who changes primary state of residence to another party state shall apply for a multistate license in the new party state within 60 days. 

Helpful FAQs and a brief video about the new rule are available online. Nurses can enroll at no cost in Nursys eNotify to receive notifications related to license renewals at www.nursys.com. For more information, visit www.nlc.gov or email nursecompact@ncsbn.org.

10.2.2023 - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

WSBN has received reports of fraudulent calls to licensees regarding their licenses being under investigation. If you have any questions regarding your license, please contact the WSBN office directly at (307)777-7601 or email wsbn.compliance@wyo.gov.

8.30.2023 - Nurse Portal Unavailable

The Nurse Portal will be unavailable starting Thursday August 31, 2023, from approximately 7pm through Friday Sept 1, 2023, to approximately 8am MST for maintenance.  

7.28.2023 - CNA Knowledge & Skills Testing Now Available

Scheduling for knowledge and skills testing is available for CNA candidates. Please visit Welcome | WY TMU (tmutest.com) for more information. Please contact Headmaster directly at (800)393-8664 with any questions on registration.

7.14.2023 - CNA Temporary Permits

CNA applicants must submit an application with WSBN and request a temporary permit with their initial CNA application. The temporary permit can not be issued without the initial CNA application. 

A temporary permit may be issued upon submission of a completed application and fee. Not all applicants may meet the requirements for a temporary permit and the temporary permits may be revoked by the Board at any time. This is supported in Chapter 2, Section 7 of the WSBN Rules.

A CNA temporary permit (once issued) is valid for 120 days.

Fees associated with licensure:

• Initial licensure fee - $125

• Temporary permit - $25

• Credit card processing fee - $5 (currently)

There may also be a small fee associated with obtaining fingerprint cards, depending on the agency where an individual obtains their fingerprint cards.

In addition to WSBN application fees, applicants may have to pay for testing (depending on each facility) with Headmaster. This fee is $127 ($32 for the knowledge skills exam and $95 for the skills assessment).

If there are any questions regarding the application process, please have contact WSBN directly at wsbn.licensing@wyo.gov or through the Nurse Portal message center.

7.11.2023 - CNA Virtual Testing Available

• Virtual knowledge testing is available for CNA candidates. Please visit Welcome | WY TMU (tmutest.com) for more information. Please contact Headmaster directly at (800)393-8664 with any questions on registration.

6.27.2023 - CNA Instructor Workshop Dates

Virtual Instructor workshops are scheduled! This is a time to maneuver the system and ask questions. For more information, please visit the Headmaster website. D&S - Wyoming Nurse Aide (hdmaster.com).

• Monday, July 17 at 10 am MDT

• Tuesday, July 18 at 8 am MDT

• Monday, July 24 at 8 am MDT

6.5.2023 - CNA Candidate Handbook & Skills Checklist

The CNA Candidate Handbook & Skills Checklists are NOW available on the Headmaster website. D&S - Wyoming Nurse Aide (hdmaster.com)

6.2.2023 - CNA TESTING VENDOR Transition

The contract with Prometric is through June 30, 2023, and the transition to the Headmaster contract is July 1, 2023.

At this time, the last testing date with Prometric is June 17, 2023. If you have questions regarding submitted applications, please reach out to Prometric directly at WYCNA@prometric.com.

Test site agreement fillable PDF forms (1502WY & 1503WY) are NOW available at D&S - Wyoming Nurse Aide (hdmaster.com). If you have any questions about completing the forms or becoming a test site, please reach out to Headmaster directly at wyoming@hdmaster.com.

12.7.2022 - MEMO

Per Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-3-113 licensees who complete the renewal application & submit all required documents by 12/31/22 may continue working.

8.11.2022 - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

WSBN has received reports of fraudulent calls to licensees regarding their licenses being under investigation.  If you have any questions regarding your license, please contact the WSBN office directly at (307)777-7601 or email at bon-wsbncompliance@wyo.gov.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 5.27.2022  

WSBN has received reports of fraudulent calls to licensees regarding  disciplinary action on their licenses.  If you have any questions regarding your license, please contact the WSBN office directly at (307)777-7601 or email at bon-wsbncompliance@wyo.gov.

NURSE & NURSING ASSISTANT STAFFING EMERGENCY AND TEMPORARY RELIEF

Executive Order 2022-02, allowing nursing and nursing assistants licensed in other jurisdictions to temporarily practice in Wyoming, EXPIRED 5/13/22.  

As of Friday, May 13, 2022 any individual working in Wyoming must have appropriate licensure. 

If you have questions regarding your license, please send a message through your Nurse Portal or email wsbn-info-licensing@wyo.gov.

If you have questions, concerns or need further clarification, please contact Rachael Settles at wsbn-pe-info@wyo.gov. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• I am currently licensed in Wyoming, how does this affect me?

  • If you are currently licensed in Wyoming, there is no action necessary on your part.

• When will my license expire?

  • All licenses will expire on December 31, 2022.  The renewal period will be October 1 through December 31, 2022.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 4.29.2022  

WSBN has received reports of fraudulent calls to licensees regarding action on their licenses.  If you have any questions regarding your license, please contact our licensing department directly at (307)777-7601 or email at wsbn.licensing@wyo.gov.

COVID19 Emergency Declaration:  The Governor intends to lift the public health emergency declaration effective March 14, 2022.  As a result, the COVID-19-specific emergency licensure requirements and the Advisory Opinions related to COVID-19 are expiring.

Any person working in Wyoming during the Governor’s declared state of emergency (between 3/13/2020 and 3/14/2022) under the rules applying during that emergency who intends to remain working in Wyoming is required to obtain a license. 

Nothing about the Governor allowing the emergency to expire affects CMS's waiver of direct care worker qualifications.

Please visit our website at wsbn.wyo.gov and click on “Apply for License” to begin the licensing process. We estimate it will take 30-45 days for licensure once all required documents are received.  

If you have any questions, concerns or need further clarification, please contact Rachael Settles at wsbn.practice@wyo.gov.

Click here to read the press release.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• I am currently licensed in Wyoming, how does this affect me?

  • If you are currently licensed in Wyoming, there is no action necessary on your part.

• Can healthcare workers currently practicing in Wyoming with a license from another state continue to practice while they go through the process to obtain a license?

  • If a CNA/LPN/RN/APRN is licensed in another state, but practicing in Wyoming without a Wyoming license, they need to apply for licensure.  There is a 60-day transition period. 

• Is there a discount on the licensing fee?

  • No

• How long will it take to get licensed?

  • It is estimated to take 30-45 days, once all documents are received.

• When will my license expire?

  • All licenses will expire on December 31, 2022.  The renewal period will be October 1 through December 31, 2022.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: WSBN has received reports of fraudulent activity on consumer credit cards under the department's name. PLEASE DO NOT CALL US TO REPORT THESE CHARGES. Instead, contact your bank or credit card company directly. These charges were not made by the WSBN. Our Payment Processing vendor is aware of the activity and working to resolve the issue. 

PAYMENT CANCELLATIONS OR FAILURES:

Applicants experiencing payment difficulties in the WSBN portal should contact Licensing by phone at 307.777.8620 or by email at wsbn.licensing@wyo.gov.