Nurse Practitioners · Wyoming · Continuing education
Wyoming Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- APRN3 hours every 2 years, including 3 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wyoming APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 3hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Renewal fee
- $180
- Renew online
- wsbn.wyo.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingAPRNs with prescriptive authority: responsible prescribing of controlled substances or treatment of substance use disorders; certificate uploaded with the renewal application | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. No general CE hours: APRN renewal requires current national certification in the role and population focus. The 3 hours apply only to APRNs with prescriptive authority.
Good to know. All nursing licenses renew biennially in even years; the 2026 renewal window is Oct 1 to Dec 31. Fees: $180 for the first national certification, $70 per additional certification, $70 for prescriptive authority.
Source: wsbn.wyo.gov · W.S. §33-21-129 (Nurse Practice Act); WSBN Rules Chapter 2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Wyoming?
3 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Wyoming?
Controlled substances prescribing — 3 h (every renewal).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Wyoming?
Use the license lookup of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing (wsbn.wyo.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How much does a nurse practitioner license renewal cost in Wyoming?
$180 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Wyoming?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).