Title 33 — Title 33 — Professions And Occupations
49 chapters · 1,124 sections in this title.
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.]
W.S. § 33-21-151 Injunctive relief; grounds
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Injunctive relief; grounds. (a) The board may petition in its own name for an injunction to a proper court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin: (i) Any person from practicing nursing or nurse assisting, within the meaning of this act, without a valid license, certificate or tempo…
W.S. § 33-21-152 Injunctive relief; procedure
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Injunctive relief; procedure. (a) Upon the filing of a verified petition the court may issue an injunction for violation of W.S. 33-21-151. In case of violation of an injunction issued under this section, the court may find the offender guilty of contempt of court. (b) The injunc…
W.S. § 33-21-153 Names of terminated licensees or certificate holders to board; enforcement by court order; civil contempt for noncompliance; immunity
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Names of terminated licensees or certificate holders to board; enforcement by court order; civil contempt for noncompliance; immunity. (a) Hospitals, nursing homes and other employers of advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certifi…
W.S. § 33-21-154 (a) Exemptions
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(a) Exemptions. No provisions in this act prohibit: (i) The practice of nursing by persons enrolled in board approved nursing programs when the practice is part of their program of study; (ii) The rendering of assistance by anyone in the case of an emergency; (iii) The incidental…
W.S. § 33-21-155 Board to establish fees; disposition of fees; appropriations to board
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Board to establish fees; disposition of fees; appropriations to board. (a) The board may establish appropriate fees as stated in board rules and regulations not to exceed the maximum stated in W.S. 33-21-122(c)(xxi). (b) All fees collected by the board under this act shall be dep…
W.S. § 33-21-156 Persons licensed under previous law
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Persons licensed under previous law. (a) Any individual holding a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in this state that is valid on July 1, 2005, shall be deemed to be licensed as a registered nurse under this act. (b) Any individual holding a license to practice n…
W.S. § 33-21-157 Nurses volunteer license
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Nurses volunteer license. (a) As used in this section, "low income uninsured person" and "nonprofit health care facility" have the same meanings as in W.S. 33-15-131(a). (b) For purposes of this section, a person shall be considered retired from the practice of practical, profess…
W.S. § 33-21-158 authority
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authority. Advanced practice registered nurses; signature Except as otherwise provided by law and including the restriction in W.S. 33-21-120(a)(i)(A), an advanced practice registered nurse acting within the scope of the advanced practice registered nurse's practice may fulfill a…
W.S. § 33-21-201 Short title
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Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Nurse Licensure Compact."
W.S. § 33-21-202 Compact approved and ratified
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Compact approved and ratified. The Nurse Licensure Compact is enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with all other states legally joining in the compact in a form substantially as follows: ARTICLE I Findings and Declaration of Purpose (a) The party states find…
W.S. § 33-21-301 Short title
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Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact."
W.S. § 33-21-302 Compact provisions generally
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Compact provisions generally. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact is enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with all other states legally joining in the compact in a form substantially as follows: ARTICLE I Findings and Declaration of Purpose (a) The…
W.S. § 33-22-101 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this act and as used herein: (i) The term "board" means the Wyoming state board of nursing home administrators hereinafter created; (ii) The term "nursing home administrator" means a person who operates, manages, supervises, or is in charge of…
W.S. § 33-22-102 Board of nursing home administrators created; composition; appointment; removal; qualifications and terms of members
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Board of nursing home administrators created; composition; appointment; removal; qualifications and terms of members. (a) The Wyoming state board of nursing home administrators is created to consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor. The governor may remove any member…
W.S. § 33-22-103 License; issuance; qualifications; waiver of additional qualifications
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License; issuance; qualifications; waiver of additional qualifications. The board shall have authority to issue licenses to qualified persons as nursing home administrators. No license shall be issued to a person as a nursing home administrator unless he shall have submitted evid…
W.S. § 33-22-104 education
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education. License; annual fee; expiration; continuing Each person licensed as a nursing home administrator shall be required to pay an annual license fee in an amount to be fixed by the board pursuant to W.S. 33-1-201. Each such license shall expire on the thirty-first day of De…
W.S. § 33-22-105 Disposition of fees; board of nursing home administrators' account
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Disposition of fees; board of nursing home administrators' account. All fees shall be received and collected as provided by law. The state treasurer shall keep the same in a separate account, which may be used and expended by the board to pay the compensation and travel expenses …
W.S. § 33-22-106 Officers of board; rules and regulations; compensation of board; necessary personnel
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Officers of board; rules and regulations; compensation of board; necessary personnel. The board shall elect from its membership a chairman, vicechairman and secretary-treasurer, and shall adopt rules and regulations to govern its proceedings. This board will serve without compens…
W.S. § 33-22-107 Determining qualifications of administrator; examinations; holder of license deemed qualified
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Determining qualifications of administrator; examinations; holder of license deemed qualified. The board shall have sole and exclusive authority to determine the qualifications, skill and fitness of any person to serve as an administrator of a nursing home or similar institution.…
W.S. § 33-22-108 (a) Powers and duties of board
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(a) Powers and duties of board. The board shall: (i) Develop, impose and enforce standards which must be met by individuals in order to receive a license or temporary license as a nursing home administrator, which standards shall be designed to insure that nursing home administra…
W.S. § 33-22-109 Rules and regulations
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Rules and regulations. The board shall have the authority to make such rules and regulations not inconsistent with law as may be necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and to take such other action as may be necessary to enable the state to meet the requirements set …
W.S. § 33-22-110 Misdemeanor
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Misdemeanor. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to act or serve in the capacity of a nursing home administrator unless he is the holder of a license or temporary license as a nursing home administrator, issued in accordance with the provisions of this act.
W.S. § 33-22-111 Temporary licenses
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Temporary licenses. (a) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant for: (i) Licensure who has provided all of the information required for licensure and is awaiting the results of the applicant's criminal history record background check under W.S.
W.S. § 33-23-101 Definitions; authorized scope of practice; prohibited procedures; exceptions
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Definitions; authorized scope of practice; prohibited procedures; exceptions. (a) As used in this act: (i) "Board" means the Wyoming state board of examiners in optometry; (ii) "License" means a current license to practice optometry in this state issued by the board; (iii) under …
W.S. § 33-23-102 Optometrist's use of certain drugs; limitation
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Optometrist's use of certain drugs; limitation. An optometrist shall be allowed to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents related to the practice of optometry for the treatment of ocular disease, excluding schedule I and II narcotics, but allowing for the prescribing of h…
W.S. § 33-23-103 License required; civil suit; damages
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License required; civil suit; damages. (a) It is unlawful for any person in the state of Wyoming to practice or attempt to practice optometry or to advertise, or hold himself out as qualified to fit or adjust any lenses or lens in any manner or form as an aid to human eyesight, w…
W.S. § 33-23-104 Board of examiners in optometry; created; composition; designation; duties generally; appointment; qualifications and terms of members; vacancies; oath
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Board of examiners in optometry; created; composition; designation; duties generally; appointment; qualifications and terms of members; vacancies; oath. The Wyoming state board of examiners in optometry is created to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this act. …
W.S. § 33-23-105 Board of examiners in optometry; officers; powers of members; meetings; quorum; records
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Board of examiners in optometry; officers; powers of members; meetings; quorum; records. The board shall annually elect officers. Each member of the board shall have the power, during his term of office to administer oaths and take affidavits, certifying thereto under his hand an…
W.S. § 33-23-106 Board of examiners in optometry; compensation of members; disposition of funds
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Board of examiners in optometry; compensation of members; disposition of funds. (a) Each member of the board may receive as compensation the sum paid each day to members of the state legislature for each day spent in board meetings and per diem and mileage as provided in W.S. 33-…
W.S. § 33-23-107 governor
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governor. Board of examiners in optometry; report to The board shall, as required by W.S. 9-2-1014, report to the governor.
W.S. § 33-23-108 Board of examiners in optometry; seal
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Board of examiners in optometry; seal. The board shall provide a seal which shall contain the words, "Wyoming State Board of Examiners in Optometry, Official Seal".
W.S. § 33-23-109 reciprocity
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reciprocity. Examinations; licensure; qualifications; (a) Any applicant for licensure under this act is required to pass the examination series administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, or its successor agency, or any other examination specified by the board i…
W.S. § 33-23-110 Refusal, suspension or revocation of license
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Refusal, suspension or revocation of license. (a) The board may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue a license to any person who has been guilty of unprofessional and dishonest conduct, unethical conduct, conduct likely to deceive the public or failure to timely submit a renewal ap…
W.S. § 33-23-111 Limitation on rights conferred by license; prohibited acts
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Limitation on rights conferred by license; prohibited acts. (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed as conferring on the holder of a license issued by the board, the title "doctor of medicine," "ophthalmologist," or any other word or abbreviation indicating that he is engaged …
W.S. § 33-23-112 Repealed by Laws 1995, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 42, § 2.