2011 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 33 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER 21 - NURSES
33-21-127. Qualifications for licensure; application requirements.

(a) An applicant for licensure by examination to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse shall:

(i) Submit a written application verified by oath as prescribed by the board;

(ii) Be a graduate of a state board approved nursing education program recognized by the board which prepares for the level of licensure being sought;

(iii) Pass a board approved national nursing licensure examination;

(iv) Have committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in W.S. 33-21-146, or if the act has been committed, the board may, at its discretion and after investigation, determine that sufficient restitution has been made; and

(v) Remit fees as specified by the board.

(b) An applicant for licensure by endorsement to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse shall:

(i) Submit a written application verified by oath as prescribed by the board;

(ii) Be a graduate of a state board approved nursing education program recognized by the board which prepares for the level of licensure being sought;

(iii) Have committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in W.S. 33-21-146, or if the act has been committed, the board may, at its discretion and after investigation, determine that sufficient restitution has been made;

(iv) Remit fees as specified by the board; and either:

(A) Submit proof of initial licensure by an examination acceptable to the board, provided that when the applicant secured his or her initial license, the requirements for licensure included the requirements then necessary for licensure in this state and have submitted proof that the license has not been suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted for any reason; or

(B) Be required to pass an examination or meet other requirements as specified by the board, if the applicant has not passed an examination acceptable to the board.

(c) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements of this section is entitled to licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, whichever is applicable.

(d) In addition to subsections (a) and (b) of this section, an applicant for licensure under this act shall provide the board fingerprints and other information necessary for a criminal history record background check as provided under W.S. 7-19-201.