§ 33-21-127 — Qualifications for licensure or certification; application requirements

(a) An applicant for licensure or certification by
examination to practice as an advanced practice registered
nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or certified
nursing assistant shall:
(i) Submit a written application verified by oath as
prescribed by the board;
(ii) Be a graduate of a state board approved nursing
or nursing assistant education program recognized by the board
which prepares the applicant for the level of licensure or
certification being sought;
(iii) Pass a board approved national nursing
licensure or certification examination;
(iv) Have committed no acts which are grounds for
disciplinary action as set forth in W.S. 33-21-146, or if the
act has been committed, the board may, at its discretion and
after investigation, determine that sufficient restitution has
been made; and
(v) Remit fees as specified by the board.
(b) An applicant for licensure or certification by
endorsement to practice as an advanced practice registered
nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or certified
nursing assistant shall:
(i) Submit a written application verified by oath as
prescribed by the board;
(ii) Be a graduate of a state board approved nursing
or nursing assistant education program recognized by the board
which prepares the applicant for the level of licensure or
certification being sought;
(iii) Have committed no acts which are grounds for
disciplinary action as set forth in W.S. 33-21-146, or if the
act has been committed, the board may, at its discretion and
after investigation, determine that sufficient restitution has
been made;
(iv) Remit fees as specified by the board; and
either:
(A) Submit proof of initial licensure or
certification by an examination acceptable to the board,
provided that when the applicant secured his or her initial
license or certificate, the requirements for licensure or
certification included the requirements then necessary for
licensure or certification in this state and have submitted
proof that the license or certificate has not been suspended,
revoked or otherwise restricted for any reason; or
(B) Be required to pass an examination or meet
other requirements as specified by the board, if the applicant
has not passed an examination acceptable to the board.
(c) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements
of this section is entitled to licensure or certification as an
advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed
practical nurse or certified nursing assistant, whichever is
applicable.
(d) In addition to subsections (a) and (b) of this
section, an applicant for licensure or certification under this
act shall provide the board fingerprints and other information
necessary for a criminal history record background check as
provided under W.S. 7-19-201.