State of Wyoming
Wyoming.
Updated 2026
Contact hours
For RN renewal, none required
0
Mandatory topics
For RN renewal, topics
0
Online CE
For RN renewal, fully accepted
Yes
¶ Wyoming does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal, one of the few states without mandatory CE for registered nurses.
Nursing in Wyoming.
Wyoming has approximately 8,000 licensed registered nurses serving a population of 580,000, making it the least populous state. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and Wyoming Medical Center in Casper are the largest employers. Wyoming's vast geography and sparse population create unique healthcare delivery challenges.
Wyoming requires 20 contact hours of continuing education every two years for RN license renewal. Wyoming accepts CE from providers accredited by national nursing organizations. The state does not mandate specific course topics, allowing flexibility for nurses in this geographically challenging state.
Common practice settings
Regional Medical Centers
Cheyenne and Casper hospitals serve as regional hubs for specialty care.
Energy Industry Health
Wyoming's oil, gas, and coal industries create demand for occupational health nursing.
Remote Communities
Many Wyoming communities are hours away from hospital care, relying on clinics and EMS.
Renewal tips
01
Complete 20 contact hours before your biennial renewal.
02
Consider online CE options given Wyoming's distances.
03
Use nationally accredited providers.
04
Consider emergency and trauma CE for remote practice settings.
The Nurse Licensure Compact in Wyoming
Wyoming is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. This benefits nurses who may work across state lines in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, or Idaho.
Read the compact license guide→The requirements, by license
Every license type,side by side.
Hours, cycles, mandatory topics, exemptions. Switch between RN, LPN, APRN and the four advanced-practice specialties.
License
RN
Registered nurse.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for RN renewal.
Notes
- Wyoming does not require continuing education for RN renewal.
- Must have practiced 400 hours in past 2 years OR 1600 hours in past 5 years.
License
LPN
LPN / LVN.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for LPN renewal.
Notes
- Wyoming does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
License
APRN
APRN, general.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for APRN renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
NP
Nurse practitioner.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for NP renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
CNS
Clinical nurse specialist.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNS renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
CNM
Certified nurse-midwife.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNM renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
License
CRNA
Nurse anesthetist.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CRNA renewal.
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional requirements
In context. Wyoming does not require general CE for RN license renewal. Compared with neighbors, Montana also has no general CE requirement, while South Dakota also has no general CE requirement. As a Nurse Licensure Compact state, Wyoming allows nurses to practice across state lines with a multistate license.
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