Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Wyoming
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Wyoming Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides basic patient care under supervision. Requires NCLEX-PN exam.

What the Wyoming data shows for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s

Becoming a licensed licensed practical nurse (lpn) in Wyoming means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,027 training hours, a passing score on NCLEX-PN, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Wyoming regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Diploma or Associate Degree".

Budget $82 to get started, plus $55 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For licensed practical nurse (lpn)s, the reciprocity picture is: NLC Compact: 41 states allow multistate practice.

Licensing Ease Score

B-
Licensing Ease Score
65/100
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · Wyoming

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,027 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B-
$82
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$28/yr
$55 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Diploma or Associate Degree
1,027 hours
Exam Requirement
NCLEX-PN
Required
Initial License Fee
$82
Renewal Fee
$55
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) All Wyoming licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming requires 1027 education/training hours, passing an exam (NCLEX-PN), and an initial fee of $82. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Wyoming? ▼
Certification as a licensed practical nurse (lpn) in Wyoming means clearing the state's checklist: 1027 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Wyoming licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for licensed practical nurse (lpn)s: NLC Compact: 41 states allow multistate practice. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Wyoming licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensing? ▼
Wyoming does require a background check before issuing a licensed practical nurse (lpn) license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming ties continued licensed practical nurse (lpn) licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $55 renewal fee.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Wyoming, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a licensed practical nurse (lpn)-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Wyoming licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.