Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Wyoming
Requirements at a glance
State-mandated CE topics
- Responsible controlled-substance prescribing or SUD: 3 hrs — Rx authority.
Sources
Every figure on this page is compiled from the primary board and national certification sources below, cross-checked against reputable aggregators. Requirements change often and some boards publish only in PDFs or login-walled portals — confirm current rules directly before relying on them for renewal.
Verify with Wyoming State Board of Nursing →How this fits the national picture
Independent of Wyoming, every NP maintains national certification through AANP (100 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacology, plus 1,000 practice hours) or ANCC (75 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacotherapeutics). State CE sits on top of that.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Wyoming?
Practice-hour tiered: >400 hrs → no CE; 200–400 hrs → 15 CE hrs; <200 hrs → 30 CE hrs. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (Jan 1 odd-year through Dec 31 next even-year).
Does Wyoming accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?
APRN national certification maintenance required.
What topic-specific CE does Wyoming require for nurse practitioners?
Responsible controlled-substance prescribing or SUD: 3 hrs — Rx authority.
How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Wyoming?
15 contact hours pharmacotherapeutics for Rx-authority renewal.
Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.