Wyoming RN and LPN Continuing Competency
Wyoming RNs and LPNs must demonstrate continuing competency for license renewal, but continuing education is only one of several available pathways. Nurses may qualify through recent nursing practice, continuing education, examination, refresher education, or completion of a higher nursing degree.
C-E-U.com can support Wyoming nurses who choose the continuing education pathway. Qualifying online nursing courses may be used toward the 40-hour CE option when they meet Wyoming’s continuing competency standards.
Wyoming Nursing Continuing Competency Requirements at a Glance
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | |
|---|---|---|
| General CE Requirement | No fixed CE requirement if another pathway is used | No fixed CE requirement if another pathway is used |
| CE-Only Pathway | 40 contact hours in previous 2 years | 40 contact hours in previous 2 years |
| Practice Pathway | 400 hours of nursing practice in previous 2 years | 400 hours of nursing practice in previous 2 years |
| Other Pathways | NCLEX, Board-approved refresher course, or higher nursing degree | NCLEX, Board-approved refresher course, or higher nursing degree |
| Renewal Period | Every 2 years | Every 2 years |
| Governing Body | Wyoming State Board of Nursing | Wyoming State Board of Nursing |
Wyoming RN and LPN Continuing Competency Options
Wyoming nurses may satisfy renewal through one of the following pathways:
400 hours of nursing practice during the previous 2 years
40 contact hours of continuing education during the previous 2 years
Successful completion of the NCLEX within the applicable period
Completion of a Board-approved refresher course
Completion of a higher nursing degree
Wyoming RN and LPN Continuing Education — 40 Contact Hours
C-E-U.com offers self-paced online nursing continuing education that can support Wyoming RNs and LPNs who choose the 40-hour continuing education pathway. Courses provide documented contact hours and completion certificates for the nurse’s records.
Practice-Based Continuing Competency
Wyoming nurses who complete at least 400 hours of nursing practice during the previous two years may satisfy the competency requirement through practice rather than continuing education.
Alternative Renewal Pathways
Wyoming also recognizes successful NCLEX completion, Board-approved refresher education, and completion of a higher nursing degree as possible methods of demonstrating continued competency. Nurses only need to satisfy one applicable pathway for renewal.
Wyoming Nursing Continuing Competency References and Resources
Wyoming State Board of Nursing — Official source for Wyoming RN, LPN, APRN, and CNA licensing, renewal, competency, rules, and Board guidance.
Wyoming Nursing Renewal Requirements — Explains the renewal process and competency pathways, including 400 practice hours or 40 hours of continuing education for RNs and LPNs.
Wyoming Nursing Licensing Information — Licensing applications, Nurse Portal information, multistate licensing, verification, and renewal guidance.
Wyoming CE Broker Information — Wyoming Board information on CE Broker, which is the Board’s official CE tracking system. Nurses using CE to demonstrate competency are encouraged to maintain an account.
Wyoming Nurse Practice Act and Board Rules — The Board’s main page provides access to the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act and current rules, including Chapter 2 governing licensure and certification requirements.
Wyoming Board of Nursing Compliance — Information on nursing regulation, reporting obligations, disciplinary matters, and Board enforcement.
Wyoming License Verification — Official Board page with links to verify RN/LPN licenses and CNA certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions: Wyoming Nursing Continuing Competency
Wyoming nurses may satisfy continuing competency by completing 40 contact hours of qualifying continuing education during the previous two years.
No. Wyoming also allows nurses to qualify through 400 hours of nursing practice, recent NCLEX completion, a Board-approved refresher course, or completion of a higher nursing degree.
Yes. Qualifying C-E-U.com nursing courses can support the 40-hour continuing education pathway.
Yes. Nurses who complete at least 400 hours of nursing practice during the previous two years may use the practice-based pathway.
Yes. Qualifying online nursing continuing education may be used toward Wyoming’s CE pathway.
Yes. Wyoming uses CE Broker for continuing education tracking. Nurses who use continuing education to satisfy Wyoming’s competency requirement can maintain and report qualifying CE through CE Broker.
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