LICENSED PRACTICAL AND LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES SOC Code 29-2061 Entry Salary $19.98/hr Average Salary $22.20/hr Job Description Licensed Practical Nurses perform technical services requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences, as well as knowledge of nursing procedures. Requirements 1.Graduate from a State-approved practical nursing program. 2.Pass a national nursing licensure examination. 3. Pass a criminal background check 4.Meet continued competency requirement. Restrictions All applications are reviewed by the State Board. School Located in Wyoming Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne - Nursing Program http://www.lccc.wy.edu/programs/nursing Northern Wyoming Community College District - Gillette and Sheridan - Nursing http://www.sheridan.edu/academics/program/nursing/ Western Wyoming Community College - Rock Springs - Practical Nursing - Outreach http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/evanston/pn/ License Practical nurses must be licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Examination Successfully pass the NCLEX specific to LPN education program Fees Licensing by Endorsement (Out of State). . . . . . . . . $120.00 Licensing by Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130.00 Renewal (*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90.00 Background Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 *All licenses are renewed in even-numbered years, 2018, 2020, 2022, etc. Licensing Agency Cynthia LaBonde, MN, RN, Executive Director Wyoming State Board of Nursing 130 Hobbs Avenue, Ste. B Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone : (307) 777-7601 Fax : (307) 777-3519 http://nursing-online.state.wy.us/ Additional Sources of Information National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. 111 West Main St., Ste. 100 Garner, NC 27529 Phone: (919) 779-0046 http://www.nflpn.org/ National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. 2071 N Bechtle Avenue PMB 307 Springfield, OH 45504-1583 Phone:(703) 933-1003 http://napnes.org/drupal-7.4/ Wyoming Nurses Association 301 Thelma Dr., Ste. 200 Casper, WY 82609 Phone: (800) 795-6381 http://wyonurse.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: "Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses " http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm Last updated May 2017
