Wyoming State Board of Nursing · CRNA

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Below is exactly what Wyoming State Board of Nursing requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from WSBN~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

Wyoming has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
Hrs vary

WY APRN renewal demonstrates continuing competency by submitting evidence of current national certification (NBCRNA recertification for CRNAs). No state CE hour total applies to currently-certified APRNs.

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“An APRN shall demonstrate continuing competency by submitting evidence of: (A) Current national certification as an APRN in the recognized role and population focus area; or (B) If recognized as an APRN in the State prior to January 1, 1999, and has maintained continuous licensure, but is not nationally certified, the APRN shall submit evidence of: (I) Sixty (60) hours of continuing education related to the APRN's recognized role and population focus area; and (II) Four hundred (400) hours of active nursing practice as an APRN during the last two (2) years.”
054-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13(c)(i)See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
3 hrs
Biennial

WY APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete an additional 3 hours of CE related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders per biennium.

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“An APRN with prescriptive authority shall also submit evidence of three (3) hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders.”
054-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13(c)(ii)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Wyoming Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A credits accepted toward WY APRN CE; tracked via CE Broker.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
NBCRNA_CLASS_B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward WY APRN CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Wyoming.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Wyoming CRNAs need?
None as a contact-hour total for currently-certified CRNAs. Under 054-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13(c)(i)(A), the APRN renewal pathway is current national certification (NBCRNA recertification for CRNAs). APRNs with prescriptive authority must additionally complete 3 hours of CE on responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders per biennium under § 2-13(c)(ii). The 60-hour CE pathway exists only as a legacy alternative for APRNs licensed before January 1, 1999 who are not nationally certified.
Does Wyoming require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. WY APRN-CRNA licensure requires current NBCRNA national certification, both at initial application and on a continuing basis.
Is Wyoming part of the APRN Compact?
No, WY has not enacted the APRN Compact as of April 2026. WY is, however, a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license.
Where can I check my Wyoming CRNA license renewal date?
Use the Wyoming Nurse Portal at https://wybn.boardsofnursing.org/wybn or contact WSBN at wsbn.practice@wyo.gov.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. 054-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13 — Competency for Licensure/Certification
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
    Show verbatim text
    “An APRN shall demonstrate continuing competency by submitting evidence of: (A) Current national certification as an APRN in the recognized role and population focus area; or (B) If recognized as an APRN in the State prior to January 1, 1999, and has maintained continuous licensure, but is not nationally certified, the APRN shall submit evidence of: (I) Sixty (60) hours of continuing education related to the APRN's recognized role and population focus area; and (II) Four hundred (400) hours of active nursing practice as an APRN during the last two (2) years.”054-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13(c)(i)
    “An APRN with prescriptive authority shall also submit evidence of three (3) hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders.”054-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13(c)(ii)
  2. NBCRNA — Continued Certification
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Wyoming State Board of Nursing, or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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