Renewal
The WSBN has established rules as the regulatory agency enforcing the Nurse Practice Act of Wyoming (NPA) under §33-21-129 requiring the renewal of all Nursing licensure and certificates biennially every EVEN calendar year
Yes, even though you got your license for the first time this year, you will still need to renew it.
Failure to renew will result in your license expiring. If your license is expired you CAN NOT PRACTICE effective January 1st. If you practice without an active license, your license will be subject to discipline.
Failure to receive a renewal notice from the Board is not an excuse.
Renewal will take place between October 1st (TUE) and close on December 31st (TUE) of 2024
How Do I Renew?
In order to begin your renewal process you will need to start with: Determining if you have met competencies
Please plan ahead and complete your Continuing Educations (CEU's)
Make sure to either save a screenshot to upload with your application or print a copy of the certificate of completion to send in at the end of each CEU for proof of completion
Next, submit a complete application for renewal on your nurse portal and pay the associated fees with it. We can not process your application until the correct application has been submitted and paid.
Finally, pay attention to your nurse portal. Particularly your message center.
This is where you will receive notice of anything further required with your application as well as the current status of your license.
What Documentation Do I Need?
In order to process your renewal you will need to submit:
Completed application and associated fees
Evidence of meeting your competencies
What competencies Do I Need to Meet?
CNA
I have been working as a CNA in the past two (2) years
I have clocked 400 hours working as a CNA
Your Competencies are met
-OR-
I have clocked at least, 200 hours working as a CNA, but less than 400
You will need to log 15 hours of Continuing Education (CEU's) as well
-OR-
Over the past five (5) years
I clocked 200 hours working as a CNA over the course of the past5 years
You will need to log 30 hours of Continuing Education (CEU's) as well
Fees:
$50
There is a 2.4% processing fee with all card payments and a minimum fee of $1
RN, LPN/VN
I have been working as an RN, LPN/VN in the past two (2) years
I have clocked 400 hours working as a n RN, LPN/VN
Your Competencies are met
-OR-
I have clocked at least 200 hours working as a n RN, LPN/VN, but less than 400
You will need to log 15 hours of Continuing Education (CEU's) as well
-OR-
Over the past five (5) years
I clocked 200 hours working as a n RN, LPN/VN over the course of the past 5 years
You will need to log 30 hours of Continuing Education (CEU's) as well
Fees:
$90
There is a 2.4% processing fee with all card payments and a minimum fee of $1
APRN
Current national Certification in role and population focus(i)
I have prescriptive authority as well
Three (3) hours of Continuing Education (CEU's) related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders
Fees:
$180 For initial national certification. Please add $70 for each additional national certification.
$70 Prescriptive authority
There is a 2.4% processing fee with all card payments and a minimum fee of $1
FAQ
What do I do if I cannot remember my username and/or password?
If you do not remember your password: select the “Forgot your password?” link in the Already have an account box.
How do I start the renewal process?
First, log in to your nurse portal account
Second, your license(s) and status are located on your dashboard screen - on the right-hand side of your license there is a renewal link - select the renewal link.
If I currently have a multistate license in another state do I need to renew my Wyoming license?
If your primary state of residency is Wyoming - YES, you need to renew your Wyoming license.
If Wyoming is not your primary state of residency and you have a multistate license through your primary state of residence - NO, you do not have to renew your Wyoming license.
Can I upgrade to a multistate and renew at the same time?
No, you can only renew what you currently have. If you have a single state RN, you can renew a single state RN. If you have a multistate RN, you can renew a multistate RN. If you want to upgrade this can be done before or after renewals. This will not change the cost of your renewal.
If I have an APRN and an RN license can I renew them both through the nurse portal?
Yes, however it requires a separate application for each license.
Do I need to renew my Prescriptive Authority?
Yes, you are required to complete three (3) hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders. A copy of the three (3) hours is required to be uploaded in the application process.
Do I need to renew my IV-C Therapy?
No, once it is on your file it will stay on your file.
Do I need to renew my HHA, CNA II, or MA-C?
Yes, you need to renew your CNA certification first, and then you will select the renewal link next to each certificate you have and complete the application.
How many CEUs do I need to renew my license/certificate?
Wyoming does not have any mandatory continuing education (CE). CEs are an optional competency. For renewal requirements see Chapter 2, Section 13 which is located on the licensing tab of our website.
Do I need to send copies of my CEs?
Yes, during the renewal application process you will need to upload copies of your CEs to your nurse portal.
Can I use volunteer hours for active nursing practice?
Active nursing practice may include volunteering in health or nursing professional organizations or in other situations where you may apply knowledge or clinical judgment in a way that influences patients, nurses, organizations, or systems.
For more information see the Advisory Opinion – Verification of Active Nursing Practice.
Does taking care of sick family members or neighbors count as active nursing practice?
No.
For more information see the Advisory Opinion – Verification of Active Nursing Practice.
Questions?
Contact Us!
Phone: (307) 777-5281 for last names beginning A-O
Phone: (307) 777-8620 for last names beginning P-Z
E-mail: wsbn.licensing@wyo.gov
Fax: (307) 777-3519