NP Advanced Practice APRN Compact

Wyoming Nurse Practitioner License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Wyoming

Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$180
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
full
Full Practice Authority

Full practice authority without physician oversight

Prescriptive Authority: Full Practice Authority state; Wyoming does NOT require APRNs to hold a separate RN license

1 Education Requirements

Degree Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Requirements

  • Complete accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Hold active RN license in the state
  • Clinical hours as specified by program

2 National Certification

Certification Body

ANCC or AANPCB

Required

Yes

American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

3 Background Check

Fingerprint-based criminal background check
FBI and state background check required

4 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee $180
Total $180

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years) $70

Prerequisites

To become a Nurse Practitioner in Wyoming, you must first hold an active RN license. Wyoming is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.

State Board of Nursing

Official Name
Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Phone
307-777-7601

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APRN Compact Enacted

Wyoming has enacted the APRN Compact. Once operational (requires 7 states), you may be able to practice in multiple member states.

State has enacted APRN Compact; awaiting 7-state implementation

NLC Compact Member

Wyoming is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact for RN/LPN licenses.

Learn about NLC benefits →

Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team

Based on 1 official sources Last verified: January 2026