Title 33 — Title 33 — Professions And Occupations
49 chapters · 1,124 sections in this title.
W.S. § 33-21-101 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-102 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-103 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-104 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-105 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-106 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-107 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-108 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-109 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-110 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-111 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-112 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-113 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-114 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-115 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-116 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-117 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-118 Repealed by Laws 1983, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1983, ch. 82, § 2.
W.S. § 33-21-119 Short title
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Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Wyoming Nurse Practice Act".
W.S. § 33-21-120 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this act: (i) a nurse who: "Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)" means (A) May prescribe, administer, dispense or provide nonprescriptive and prescriptive medications including prepackaged medications, except schedule I drugs as defined in W.S. 3…
W.S. § 33-21-121 Board of nursing; membership; appointment; qualifications; term of office; vacancies; removal
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Board of nursing; membership; appointment; qualifications; term of office; vacancies; removal. (a) The board of nursing shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the governor. Five (5) members shall be registered nurses, one (1) member shall be a licensed practical nu…
W.S. § 33-21-122 Board of nursing; powers and duties
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Board of nursing; powers and duties. (a) The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this act is vested in the board of nursing. The board shall have all of the duties, powers and authority specifically granted by and necessary to the enforcement of this act. (b) The …
W.S. § 33-21-123 Executive director; appointment; assistant; powers and duties; salary and expenses
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Executive director; appointment; assistant; powers and duties; salary and expenses. (a) An executive director shall be appointed by the board and is responsible for the performance of administrative responsibilities of the board and other duties as the board directs. (b) The exec…
W.S. § 33-21-124 Board; officers; duties; terms
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Board; officers; duties; terms. (a) The board of nursing shall elect from its registered nurse members a president and vice president. The president shall preside at board meetings and shall be responsible for the performance of all duties and functions of the board required or p…
W.S. § 33-21-125 Board; meetings; notice; quorum; board action; conflict of interest
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Board; meetings; notice; quorum; board action; conflict of interest. (a) The board of nursing shall meet at least once every six (6) months to transact its business. One (1) meeting shall be designated as the annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers and board reorganiz…
W.S. § 33-21-126 Board; compensation Each member of the board shall receive as salary the sum paid each day to legislators and shall receive per diem and mileage as provided in W.S
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Board; compensation Each member of the board shall receive as salary the sum paid each day to legislators and shall receive per diem and mileage as provided in W.S. 33-1-302(a)(vii), incurred in the performance of their duties.
W.S. § 33-21-127 Qualifications for licensure or certification; application requirements
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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) Submi…
W.S. § 33-21-128 (a) Examinations for licensure; reexamination
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(a) Examinations for licensure; reexamination. Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 224, § 2. (b) The board may employ, contract and cooperate with any organization in the preparation, administration and grading of an appropriate national nursing licensure or nursing assistant certificatio…
W.S. § 33-21-129 Renewal of licenses or certificates
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Renewal of licenses or certificates. (a) Licenses or certificates issued under this act shall be renewed biennially according to a schedule established by board rules and regulations. (b) A renewal license or certificate shall be issued to an advanced practice registered nurse, r…
W.S. § 33-21-130 Relicensure or recertification
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Relicensure or recertification. Licensees or certificate holders who have allowed their license or certificate to lapse by failure to renew as herein provided, may apply for relicensure or recertification according to board rules and regulations. Upon satisfaction of the requirem…
W.S. § 33-21-131 Inactive status; reactivation or recertification
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Inactive status; reactivation or recertification. Licensees or certificate holders who hold an active license or certificate to practice in this state, and who wish to discontinue the practice of professional or practical nursing or nurse assisting in this state, may request in w…
W.S. § 33-21-132 Temporary permit
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Temporary permit. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice nursing or nurse assisting to an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or certified nursing assistant who is awaiting licensure or certification by endorsement and wh…
W.S. § 33-21-133 Licensees and certificate holders to provide statistical information to board
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Licensees and certificate holders to provide statistical information to board. Each licensee and certificate holder shall provide reasonable information for statistics requested by the board to perform its duties in nursing manpower planning.
W.S. § 33-21-134 Registered professional nurse; use of R.N.; advanced practice registered nurse; use of A.P.R.N
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Registered professional nurse; use of R.N.; advanced practice registered nurse; use of A.P.R.N. (a) Any person who holds a license to practice as a registered professional nurse in this state or who holds a license in another state and is practicing in this state pursuant to the …
W.S. § 33-21-135 Licensed practical nurse; use of L.P.N
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Licensed practical nurse; use of L.P.N. Any person who holds a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state or who holds a license in another state and is practicing in this state pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, shall have the right to use the title "L…
W.S. § 33-21-136 New graduate professional nurse; use of G.N.; new graduate advanced practice registered nurse; use of G.A.P.R.N
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New graduate professional nurse; use of G.N.; new graduate advanced practice registered nurse; use of G.A.P.R.N. (a) Any person who holds a temporary permit as a new graduate professional nurse in this state shall use the title "Graduate Nurse" and the abbreviation "G.N." No othe…
W.S. § 33-21-137 New graduate practical nurse; use of G.P.N
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New graduate practical nurse; use of G.P.N. Any person who holds a temporary permit as a new graduate practical nurse in this state shall use the title "Graduate Practical Nurse" and the abbreviation "G.P.N." No other person shall assume this title or use this abbreviation or any…
W.S. § 33-21-138 Nursing education programs; approval by board
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Nursing education programs; approval by board. The board shall by rules and regulations that establish standards for nursing education programs define the process for board approval of nursing education programs and collect actual costs incurred for the approval process for nursi…
W.S. § 33-21-139 procedure
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procedure. Nursing education programs; approval by board; An institution or program desiring to initiate a nursing education program in this state shall apply to the board and submit evidence that its nursing program is able to meet the standards established by the board. If upon…
W.S. § 33-21-140 evaluation
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evaluation. Nursing education programs; periodic The board shall periodically provide for reevaluation of approved nursing education programs based on actual reports or resurveys and shall publish a list of approved programs. The board shall collect actual costs incurred for the …
W.S. § 33-21-141 Nursing education programs; denial or withdrawal of approval
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Nursing education programs; denial or withdrawal of approval. The board may deny or withdraw approval or take action as deemed necessary regarding nursing education programs that fail to meet the standards established by the board, provided that all actions shall be effected in a…
W.S. § 33-21-142 approval
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approval. Nursing education programs; reinstatement of The board may reinstate approval of a nursing education program upon submission of satisfactory evidence that its program meets the standards established by the board.
W.S. § 33-21-143 approval
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approval. Nursing education programs; provisional The board may grant provisional approval of new programs pending the licensure results of the first graduating class.
W.S. § 33-21-144 approval
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approval. Nursing education programs; conditional The board may grant conditional approval of an established program pending removal or correction of deficiencies, as identified by the board.
W.S. § 33-21-145 (a) Violations; penalties
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(a) Violations; penalties. No person shall: (i) Engage in the practice of nursing or nurse assisting as defined in this act without a valid, current license, certificate or temporary permit, except as otherwise permitted under this act or the Nurse Licensure Compact or the Advanc…
W.S. § 33-21-146 No license or certificate to practice nursing or nurse assisting may be revoked or denied by the board without affording the licensee, certificate holder or applicant due process of law
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No license or certificate to practice nursing or nurse assisting may be revoked or denied by the board without affording the licensee, certificate holder or applicant due process of law. However, the board may summarily suspend a license or certificate and institute proceedings c…
W.S. § 33-21-147 procedure
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procedure. Disciplining licensees or certificate holders; A proceeding for discipline of a licensee, certificate holder or a temporary permit holder, or action against an applicant for a license, certificate or temporary permit, may be commenced when the board has reasonable grou…
W.S. § 33-21-148 Disciplining licensees; reinstatement
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Disciplining licensees; reinstatement. Any person whose license or certificate has been denied, suspended or revoked, pursuant to this act, may apply to the board for reinstatement of the license or certificate or issuance of a license or certificate after fulfilling those requir…
W.S. § 33-21-149 Disciplining licensees or certificate holders; conditional licensure
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Disciplining licensees or certificate holders; conditional licensure. As a result of disciplinary action, the board may in addition to other powers and duties, issue, renew or reinstate licenses or certificates subject to reasonable conditions which the board may impose.
W.S. § 33-21-150 W.S. § 33-21-150
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[Repealed or reserved.]