COVID 19 Emergency Measures
Emergency Declaration
March 13, 2020 Emergency Declaration of the State of Emergency by Governor Mark Gordon
Licensing
Temporary permits, free of charge, are available to former certified nurse aides and nurses under certain conditions. Available through your nurse portal.
4.16.2020 APRN Certification Extension/Waiver Policies
4.7.2020 COVID 19 Temporary Permits
3.17.2020 Emergency Staffing Memo
To verify a CNA; websites from out of state
3.23.2020 To obtain fingerprints for the required Criminal Background Check for all nursing applications, the applicant will need to be healthy, call local law enforcement for an appointment time, answer screening questions, and wear masks for the process. See memo to the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police which was sent on candidates' behalf.
3.18.2020 Due to the declared State of emergency, WSBN is extending graduate temporary permits for licensure or certification exam applicants until national exams are again available. We will return to normal timeframes beginning August 1, 2020 [ie. 90 & 120 days]
Email the Licensing Department through your nurse portal account for additional questions
Practice
The Board of Nursing has issued new guidelines among all levels of nursing practice.
4.7.2020 COVID 19 Emergency Nursing Practice
3.31.2020 Infection Control
3.31.2020 Telehealth: Nursing and Electronic Care Delivery (Telehealth Standards)
3.31.2020 Emergency Direct Care Worker
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Education
The Board of Nursing has issued new guidelines relating to nursing education and nurse aide students attending clinical experiences.
4.7.2020 COVID 19 Education
NCLEX Testing is available in Casper
CNA Testing is available throughout the state
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Policy Brief
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Compliance & Discipline
3.30.2020 Drug Enforcement Memo