Jake Flannigan, NP
June 26, 2025
Wyoming’s nursing education programs offer structured pathways for learners at every career stage, from foundational certification through advanced practice specialization. Whether you’re beginning as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), advancing from a Registered Nurse (RN) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), pursuing licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or preparing for advanced practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), the state’s colleges, universities, and healthcare systems blend rigorous academic coursework with immersive clinical experiences. Through hands‑on practicum placements at accredited care facilities and flexible online modules tailored to diverse learning needs, Wyoming’s nursing programs equip graduates with the expertise, credentials, and competitive salary potential required to thrive across the state’s varied healthcare settings.
Laramie, WY - Public 4-Year - uwyo.edu
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The University of Wyoming offers a Basic BSN program for aspiring registered nurses. This four-year, on-campus program provides a comprehensive education with state-of-the-art facilities and a small school atmosphere. Students gain hands-on experience through clinical placements in Laramie and Cheyenne. The program includes pre-clinical and clinical coursework, with admission options for both freshmen and non-freshmen. Financial aid and scholarships are available to help manage costs. The program prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN exam and a successful nursing career.
Torrington, WY - Public 2-Year - ewc.wy.edu
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Eastern Wyoming College offers an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program designed to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN exam and a career as a Registered Nurse. This ACEN-accredited program combines rigorous coursework with practical experience, covering health promotion, chronic and acute illness care, and complex patient needs. Prerequisites include biology, English, algebra, and human anatomy, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 required for admission. The program spans two years, with cohorts starting every two years at the Douglas and Torrington campuses. Costs and financial aid options are available, making this program accessible to aspiring nurses at various life stages.
Riverton, WY - Public 4-Year - cwc.edu
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Central Wyoming College offers an Associate Degree in Nursing, a fast-track to becoming a registered nurse. This 65-credit program combines classroom learning, hands-on labs, and clinical rotations starting in the first semester. Accredited by ACEN, it prepares students for the NCLEX exam. Prerequisites include biology and anatomy courses. Admission is competitive, requiring a 2.5 GPA and TEAS test. Clinical requirements include immunizations and a background check. Graduates can enter the workforce or pursue a BSN.
Rock Springs, WY - Public 4-Year - westernwyoming.edu
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Western Wyoming Community College offers a hybrid Nursing, ADN program designed to prepare students for a career as a Registered Nurse. The program focuses on health promotion, chronic, acute, and complex illness care through an integrated concept-based curriculum. With a mix of traditional face-to-face and distance learning, students gain hands-on experience in labs and clinical settings across Western's service area. Prerequisites include General Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, English Composition, and College Algebra. The program boasts high first-time pass rates on the national licensing exam and strong graduate and employer satisfaction. Applications are accepted from January through March 31, with priority given to early applicants.
Sheridan, WY - Public 2-Year - sheridan.edu
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Embark on a rewarding career with Sheridan College's Associate Degree in Nursing. This program prepares you for the NCLEX-RN, offering hands-on training in high-tech simulation centers and clinical experiences. With a median pay over $65,000 and a 19% job growth rate, nursing offers a secure future. Scholarships are available for eligible students. Start your journey in healthcare today, with a program designed for success in the fast-growing nursing field.
Wyoming’s LPN programs combine classroom instruction in anatomy, pharmacology, and nursing fundamentals with supervised clinical rotations in hospitals, long‑term care facilities, and rural clinics. Students gain hands‑on experience administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patient recovery under professional supervision. After passing the NCLEX‑PN exam and earning Wyoming licensure, graduates bolster the practical nursing workforce, enhancing access to quality care across both urban centers like Cheyenne and the state’s most remote communities.
Wyoming’s CNA programs run six to twelve weeks, fusing interactive lessons on infection control and patient‑safety measures with supervised practicums in healthcare facilities. Students master daily‑living assistance, vital‑sign checks, and accurate care documentation under professional guidance. Upon certification, CNAs contribute to care teams in both clinical and community settings. Their efforts help extend compassionate support to patients across the state’s varied landscapes.
Wyoming’s RN to BSN programs are built for the state’s vast and varied terrain, offering primarily online coursework in areas like leadership development, rural health, informatics and nursing policy, alongside targeted clinical practicums at community and regional hospitals. With part-time and accelerated options, they let RNs keep working, even in shift-based roles, while progressing toward their bachelor’s degree. Completing a BSN deepens skills in evidence-based care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration, fulfills employer and accreditation requirements, and readies nurses for specialty certifications, supervisory posts and public health initiatives. By earning a baccalaureate, Wyoming’s nursing workforce becomes better equipped to serve both remote ranch communities and more populated centers.
Wyoming’s Nurse Practitioner programs build on a BSN with two- to four-year MSN and DNP tracks that blend advanced coursework and hands-on clinical rotations in family practice, pediatrics, and psychiatric-mental health. Offered on-campus, online, and in hybrid formats at the University of Wyoming and other state institutions, they prepare nurses for APRN certification and Wyoming licensure. Graduates step into roles as primary care providers, chronic disease coordinators, and telehealth clinicians in Cheyenne and Casper medical centers as well as remote mountain-community clinics. By expanding advanced-practice capacity into underserved frontier regions, these programs fortify Wyoming’s healthcare network.
| Degree | Typical Length | Prerequisites | Outcome / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) | ~2 years | High school diploma or GED | Most common entry, ADN programs serve rural areas, many advance via RN-to-BSN |
| RN Diploma | 2-3 years | High school diploma or GED | No longer offered in Wyoming |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | 4 years (12-18 months accelerated) | High school diploma or ADN transfer | BSN-in-10 state, BSN-prepared nurses preferred statewide |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | 2 years (post-BSN) | BSN + RN license | Prepares for advanced roles, NPs practice independently statewide |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | 3-6 years (post-BSN or post-MSN) | BSN or MSN + RN license | Highest degree, DNP-prepared NPs have full practice authority statewide |
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