Compact status
Nurse Licensure Compact member
WY · Internationally educated nurses
Wyoming RN license requirements
A researched starting point for applying to Wyoming State Board of Nursing, including education review, English rules, identification requirements, background checks, and the NCLEX sequence.
Credential evaluation
Internationally educated exam applicants must obtain the credentials evaluation specified by WSBN's current RN/LPN examination instructions. Confirm the accepted provider and exact report before ordering.
English requirement
WSBN requires English proficiency for applicable international graduates under its exam instructions/NLC standards. The reviewed public landing pages do not support stating a universal score or exemption list; verify in the live packet.
SSN requirement
A valid U.S. SSN is required for a multistate license. Confirm WSBN's single-state handling for applicants without an SSN before applying.
Background check
Initial applicants complete WSBN-directed state and FBI fingerprint background checks using the Board's fingerprint process.
Education review
WSBN determines whether international nursing education is comparable to an approved program and may request primary-source course/clinical evidence.
Application sequence
How to apply in Wyoming
- 1
Create a WSBN licensing portal account and select examination.
- 2
Obtain the live international-graduate checklist; arrange direct evaluation and English evidence.
- 3
Complete Board fingerprint instructions and register with Pearson VUE.
- 4
WSBN determines eligibility and Pearson VUE issues ATT.
Documents to prepare
- Board-specified credentials evaluation
- English evidence
- Foreign licensure verification when applicable
- Fingerprint cards/results
- Wyoming primary-residence evidence for multistate
Verify before paying
- • WSBN's portal/checklist is the authoritative source for report names and submission timing.
- • Only a Wyoming primary resident meeting all NLC ULRs can receive Wyoming multistate status.
Apply through the official board
This guide helps you compare requirements; it is not the application. Check the current instructions from Wyoming State Board of Nursing before ordering reports or submitting documents.
Official sources reviewed
Research checked 2026-07-22. Requirements can change.
General educational information only. The state board is the authority on licensure eligibility; immigration authorization is a separate process.