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Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Processing time
3–5 weeks
Temporary licenses usually issued within one week
Fees
License RN: $135
License LPN: $120
Renewal RN: $110
Renewal LPN: $90
Temporary license: $25
Compact state
Yes
Application links
Wyoming Nurse Portal
Biennially, every two years prior to December 31st of EVEN-numbered years
Yes
Valid for a period of 90 days or until permanent licensure is issued or denied
Select Temporary Permit on the initial application OR
Complete a temporary application (found under Apply for License)
Employment of at least 400 hours in the past two years fulfills the continuing education requirement—no additional CEUs are required
Employment of 200 hours in the past two years calls for the completion of 15 CEUs (continuing education hours)
Employment of fewer than 200 hours in the past two years requires 30 CEUs to meet renewal requirements
Documentation of completed CEUs should be available in case of an audit
Please note that while Fusion Medical Staffing strives to provide the most current and accurate information in our Nursing Licensing Guide, we cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Regulations, requirements, and processes can change frequently. Healthcare travelers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult directly with the respective state board's official website to ensure they have the most accurate and up-to-date information. Fusion Medical Staffing is not liable for any outdated information or errors in the guide.
Processing Time
3-5 weeks
From complete application
Application Fee
$135
Renewal: $110 · Temp license available
Compact (Nurse Licensure Compact)
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact member state
Renewal
30 hours
Every 2 years
Wyoming is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member. If you hold an active multistate license from another NLC state with Wyoming as your primary residence, you have immediate compact privilege to practice without applying for endorsement. If Wyoming is not your primary residence or you want a Wyoming-issued license, endorsement is required within 30 days of establishing residency.
For travelers, this means you can begin a Wyoming assignment immediately if your home state is also a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member and your license is set to multistate status. However, if you establish Wyoming residency during your assignment, your compact privilege becomes invalid and you must apply for a Wyoming license through endorsement.
Wyoming uses a mail/pdf application endorsement process for registered nurses already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $135 application fee.
License verification is handled through Nursys or direct board verification. Wyoming requires verification from every state where you hold or have held a registered nurse license, so request verification early to avoid delays.
Background check requirements vary by applicant — confirm the current fingerprinting and screening steps with the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible, since background check processing is one of the most common sources of delay.
After all components are received, the Board reviews applications on a rolling basis. Check the Wyoming State Board of Nursing website for status updates on your application.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Endorsement Application | $135 |
| Renewal | $110 (every 2 years) |
| Fingerprinting | $25-75 (fingerprinting) |
| Nursys verification | $30 |
| Estimated First-Time Cost | $190–$240 |
Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting. Many staffing agencies, including Fusion Medical Staffing, offer licensure reimbursement programs to help offset these expenses.
Wyoming issues temporary nursing licenses, allowing registered nurses to begin practicing while their permanent endorsement application is being processed. For travelers, this is often the fastest path to starting an assignment.
Eligibility requirements:
Issuance timeline:
Denial risks:
Important for travelers: Permit is non-renewable and non-extendable—work must cease immediately after 90 days if full endorsement not issued. Board may revoke permit at any time without stated cause or notice period. Permit becomes void once full endorsement is issued; cannot be held concurrently.
Wyoming registered nurse endorsement applications typically take 3-5 weeks depending on background findings to process. The timeline is subject to moderate variability depending on the completeness of your application and external factors.
In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 10-15 business days (temporary permit only; full endorsement minimum 3 weeks with clean background).
Common sources of delay:
Wyoming does not offer an expedited processing track. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.
Wyoming requires 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for registered nurse license renewal.
Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Please note that while Fusion Medical Staffing strives to provide the most current and accurate information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Requirements and processes can change frequently. Healthcare professionals are strongly encouraged to verify details directly with Wyoming State Board of Nursing's official website.
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