054-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-6 - Licensure of Foreign Educated RN or LPN/VN

(a) Applicant shall:

(i) Graduate from a foreign RN or LPN/VN pre-licensure nursing education program that has been:

(A) Approved by the authorized approving body in the applicable country; and

(B) Verified by an independent credential review agency, approved by the Board, to be comparable to a Board-approved pre-licensure nursing education program.

(ii) Submit written evidence of English proficiency by:

(A) Indicating English as the individual's native language; or

(B) Graduating from a foreign pre-licensure nursing education program taught in English; or

(C) Successfully passing an English proficiency examination that includes the components of reading, speaking, writing and listening;

(iii) Submit verification from an independent credential review agency, approved by the Board, for:

(A) Graduation from a foreign RN or LPN/VN pre-licensure nursing education program; and

(B) English proficiency, if English is not the first language of the applicant;

(iv) Submit completed application and fees;

(v) Submit CBC fingerprint cards and fees; and

(vi) Successfully pass an NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination; or

(vii) Successfully pass a recognized predecessor examination (SBTPE).

(b) If an applicant fails the NCLEX, the applicant may retake the NCLEX and shall:

(i) Submit completed application and fees for licensure by re-examination; and

(ii) Submit CBC fingerprint cards and fees, as needed.

(c) An applicant may sit for the NCLEX no more than ten (10) times within a five (5) year period following graduation.

Notes

054-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-6

Amended, Eff. 1/18/2018. Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018. Amended, Eff. 4/6/2020.