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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
License Description LICENSED PRACTICAL AND LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES SOC Code 29-2061 Entry Salary $20.47/hr Average Salary $23.30/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 a national nursing licensure examination. 3. Pass a criminal background check 4.Meet continued competency requirement. 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 - Outreach https://www.westernwyoming.edu/academics/major-programs/nursing/index.php License Practical nurses must be licensed by the State Board of Nursing. 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 *All licenses are renewed in even-numbered years, 2020, 2022, 2024, etc. Licensing Agency Cynthia LaBonde, MN, RN, Executive Director 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 http://www.nflpn.org/ National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. 2071 N Bechtle Avenue PMB 307 Springfield, OH 45504-1583 Phone:(703) 933-1003 http://napnes.org/drupal-7.4/ 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 June 2021 "
Licensing Agency
WYOMING STATE BOARD OF NURSING
130 HOBBS AVENUE, STE. B
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
(307) 777 7601
bon-wynursing@wyo.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Tied to business
License Updated 08/11/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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