Licensed Practical Nurse

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Not reported

Experience

Not reported

Background check

None

LICENSED PRACTICAL AND LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES SOC Code 29-2061 Entry Salary $23.74/hr Average Salary $24.44/hr Job Description Licensed Practical Nurses perform technical services requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences, as well as knowledge of nursing procedures. Requirements 1. Graduate from a State-approved practical nursing program. 2. Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN accordingly. 3. Pass a criminal background check 4. Meet continued competency requirement. Continuing Education Although there are no set continuing education requirements in Wyoming, a licensed practical nurse must meet specific continuing competency requirements for license renewal. These include completion of at least 400 hours of active nursing during the previous two years or completion of 200 hours of active nursing and 15 hours of continuing education during the previous two years or completion of thirty hours of continuing education during the previous two years or successfully passing the NCLEX exam during the prior two years. Restrictions All applications are reviewed by the State Board. School Located in Wyoming Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne - Nursing Program http://www.lccc.wy.edu/programs/nursing Northern Wyoming Community College District - Gillette and Sheridan - Nursing https://www.sheridan.edu/academics/programs-a-z/nursing/ Western Wyoming Community College - Rock Springs - Practical Nursing https://www.westernwyoming.edu/academics/major-programs/health-care/nursing/index.php License Practical nurses must be licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Licenses expire on October 1st of even numbered years. Examination Successfully pass the NCLEX specific to LPN education program Fees Licensing by Endorsement (Out of State). . . . . . . . . $120.00 Licensing by Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130.00 Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 Background Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $60.00 Licensing Agency Raymie Bingman, Licensing Lead Wyoming State Board of Nursing 130 Hobbs Avenue, Ste. B Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone : (307) 777-7601 Fax : (307) 777-3519 http://nursing-online.state.wy.us/ Additional Sources of Information National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190 Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: (919) 779-5642 https://nalpn.org/ National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. 2071 N Bechtle Avenue PMB 307 Springfield, OH 45504-1583 Phone:(703) 933-1003 https://napnes.org/site/ Wyoming Nurses Association 301 Thelma Dr., Ste. 200 Casper, WY 82609 Phone: (800) 795-6381 http://wyonurse.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses " http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm Last updated May 2023"