Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN) · NP

3 hours. Every two years. On a fixed renewal cycle.

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from WSBN(~6 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

For NPs, 3 hours is the total CME requirement. Wyoming also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 3-hour total.

Opioid / controlled substances[1]
3 hrs
Biennial
APRNs with prescriptive authority must document 3 CE hours related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders at each biennial renewal. Per WSBN education, practice, and renewal pages.
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“each APRN to document three (3) hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders”
WSBN Education Page / WSBN Practice Page / WSBN Chapter 2 Section 13See source [1] in Primary Sources
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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[2]
60 hrs
Biennial

APRNs with continuous Wyoming licensure since January 1, 1999 who lack national certification may use the legacy 60-hour CE pathway

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Legacy pathway per Chapter 2 secondary summary: APRNs recognized by Wyoming and maintaining continuous licensure since January 1, 1999 who are not nationally certified must complete 60 CE hours per renewal cycle related to their APRN role and population focus area. This pathway is available only to this legacy cohort.
WSBN Chapter 2, Section 13See source [2] 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
ANCC Contact Hour
Wyoming accepts CE from ACCME, ACPE, AAFP, AANP, AANA, ACNM, ANA, ANCC, University of Wyoming courses, and Wyoming Nurses Association activities. National certification from ANCC and other recognized bodies (AANPCB, NCC, PNCB, etc.) satisfies the primary APRN renewal requirement.Sourcehttps://wsbn.wyo.gov/education[1]
Board-approved credit
Proof of CE must include applicant's name, course name/organization, completion date, and credit hours. Proof of controlled substance CE uploaded directly to WSBN at renewal.Sourcehttps://wsbn.wyo.gov/education[1]
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
Does Wyoming require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
Not in a broad pharmacology sense — but Wyoming does require 3 CE hours specifically related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders for APRNs with prescriptive authority, at each biennial renewal. Per the WSBN education page, this is a targeted CE requirement focused on controlled substance safety and substance abuse, not a broader pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics mandate. Proof of completion must be uploaded to WSBN at renewal. Wyoming APRNs have independent prescriptive authority without a physician collaborative agreement.
Is Wyoming in the APRN Compact?
No. Wyoming is a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), which governs the underlying RN license, but Wyoming is not a member of the APRN Compact as of 2026. Wyoming NPs who wish to practice as APRNs in other states must obtain individual APRN credentials in each state. The NLC membership facilitates RN license portability but does not extend to APRN practice privileges.
Does Wyoming require NPs to maintain national certification for APRN renewal?
Yes. Current national certification in role and population focus is the foundational APRN renewal requirement in Wyoming, per the WSBN renewal page. All major certifying bodies are accepted: ANCC, AANPCB, NCC, PNCB, NBCRNA, and others recognized for the APRN's specialty. A legacy pathway is available only to APRNs who have maintained continuous Wyoming licensure since January 1, 1999, and who lack national certification — those individuals may complete 60 CE hours per biennial cycle in lieu of certification.
Where can I check my Wyoming NP/APRN license renewal date?
Wyoming APRNs can access their renewal information at https://wsbn.wyo.gov/renewal. The WSBN website at https://wsbn.wyo.gov provides access to licensing, education, and practice information. Wyoming APRN credentials renew biennially during the October 1–December 31 window of even-numbered years. WSBN can be contacted at wsbn.licensing@wyo.gov or by phone at (307) 777-7601.

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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. Wyoming State Board of Nursing — Education Page
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
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    “each APRN to document three (3) hours of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance abuse disorders”WSBN Education Page / WSBN Practice Page / WSBN Chapter 2 Section 13
  2. https://wsbn.wyo.gov/licensing
    Source

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