Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN) · RN

0 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(~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 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]
40 hrs
Biennial

RNs who have completed fewer than 200 hours of practice in the two preceding years must complete 40 CE hours to demonstrate competency (per WSBN renewal page primary source)

View sourceVerbatim from source
“I have completed forty (40) hours of continuing education”
WSBN Renewal PageSee source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
15 hrs
Biennial

RNs with 200–399 practice hours in the two preceding years may satisfy renewal with 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours

View detailsEditorial summary
Middle-tier option per Chapter 2 summary: 200+ practice hours + 15 CE hours satisfies the competency demonstration. From secondary summary of WSBN Chapter 2 (primary document on Google Drive, not machine-readable).
WSBN Chapter 2See 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
ANCC Contact Hour
Wyoming accepts CE from ACCME, ACPE, AAFP, AANP, AANA, ACNM, ANA, ANCC, University of Wyoming courses, and Wyoming Nurses Association activities. Proof must include applicant's name, course name/organization, date, and credit hours.Sourcehttps://wsbn.wyo.gov/education[2]
Board-approved credit
Board accepts CE from a broad range of accredited providers. The renewal page notes that proof of CE must include the applicant's name, course name/organization, date, and credit hours.Sourcehttps://wsbn.wyo.gov/education[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

400+ practice hours (no CE required) or successful NCLEX passage or refresher course also satisfy competency demonstration

FAQ
What are the competency demonstration options for Wyoming RN renewal?
Wyoming RNs may choose one of four competency demonstration methods per the WSBN renewal page: (1) 400 or more hours of active nursing practice in the preceding two years; (2) 200 or more hours of practice plus 15 CE hours; (3) 40 CE hours if fewer than 200 practice hours are documented (per WSBN renewal page primary source); or (4) successful NCLEX passage or completion of an approved refresher course or advanced nursing education program. All four options are equally accepted. Nurses document their chosen pathway on the renewal application.
Is Wyoming in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?
Yes. Wyoming is an NLC compact member, and eligible Wyoming RNs hold a multistate license authorizing nursing practice in all NLC member states. CE and renewal obligations are governed by the nurse's home state. Wyoming nurses residing in Wyoming renew with WSBN under Wyoming's biennial four-option competency framework, with renewal occurring October 1–December 31 of even years. WSBN can be contacted at wsbn.licensing@wyo.gov or (307) 777-7601.
What CE providers does Wyoming accept?
When Wyoming nurses complete CE as part of their competency demonstration, the WSBN accepts CE from ACCME, ACPE, AAFP, AANP, AANA, ACNM, ANA, and ANCC-accredited organizations, as well as University of Wyoming courses and Wyoming Nurses Association activities. Proof of completion must include the applicant's name, course name, organization name, completion date, and credit hours. Wyoming does not publish a closed approved-provider list — it accepts CE from these established accreditation organizations broadly.
Where can I check my Wyoming RN license renewal date?
Wyoming RNs can verify their license status and renewal information through the WSBN website at https://wsbn.wyo.gov. The renewal page at https://wsbn.wyo.gov/renewal provides renewal requirements, fees, and competency options. Wyoming RN licenses renew biennially during the October 1–December 31 window of even-numbered years. For specific license verification, nurses may contact WSBN at wsbn.licensing@wyo.gov or by phone.

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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 — Renewal Page
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
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    “I have completed forty (40) hours of continuing education”WSBN Renewal Page
  2. Wyoming State Board of Nursing — Education Page
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23

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