Wyoming Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, Wyoming registered nurses need one of these in the past 2 years: 400 practice hours, 40 CE hours, passing NCLEX, a refresher course, or a higher nursing degree. Renewal: Biennial, all licenses renew in EVEN years Oct 1–Dec 31. CE reporting: Upload proof (CEs/competency) to Nurse Portal with renewal. Verified against the Wyoming board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
One of (past 2 yrs): 400 practice hrs / 40 CE hrs / pass NCLEX / refresher / higher nursing degree. No mandatory CE.
Cycle & deadline
Biennial, all licenses renew in EVEN years Oct 1–Dec 31
LPN / LVN
same as RN
Reporting
Upload proof (CEs/competency) to Nurse Portal with renewal
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Wyoming board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
Wyoming CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | One of (past 2 yrs): 400 practice hrs / 40 CE hrs / pass NCLEX / refresher / higher nursing degree. No mandatory CE. |
| LPN / LVN | same as RN |
Required (mandatory) topics in Wyoming
None specified by the board.
Wyoming license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial, all licenses renew in EVEN years Oct 1–Dec 31
How to renew your Wyoming nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: One of (past 2 yrs): 400 practice hrs / 40 CE hrs / pass NCLEX / refresher / higher nursing degree. No mandatory CE..
- Report or record CE: Upload proof (CEs/competency) to Nurse Portal with renewal.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the Wyoming board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
CE Broker / reporting in Wyoming
Upload proof (CEs/competency) to Nurse Portal with renewal
Is Wyoming a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. Wyoming is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take Wyoming-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
Wyoming nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a Wyoming RN need?
One of (past 2 yrs): 400 practice hrs / 40 CE hrs / pass NCLEX / refresher / higher nursing degree. No mandatory CE..
When does a Wyoming nursing license expire?
Biennial, all licenses renew in EVEN years Oct 1–Dec 31.
What mandatory CE topics does Wyoming require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does Wyoming use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Upload proof (CEs/competency) to Nurse Portal with renewal.
Do Wyoming LPNs/LVNs need CE?
same as RN.
Is Wyoming a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. Wyoming is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://wsbn.wyo.gov/renewal
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.