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‘Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)’ means a nurse who … [h]as a master’s degree in nursing, or an advanced practice registered nurse
specialty or has completed an accredited advanced practice registered nurse educational program prior to January 1, 1999 ….” [Wyoming Statutes, sec. 33-21-120(a)(1)(C)]

Out-of-State Applicants: No explicit reference; the above provision, however, appears to implicitly apply to out-of-state applicants who meet the stated
requirements.

Graduate Temporary Permit
(i) The Board may issue a graduate temporary permit for APRN, RN, LPN and CNA. However, a graduate temporary permit shall not include:
(A) Prescriptive authority for GAPRNs.
…
(ii) A graduate temporary permit holder shall:
(A) Be held to the established standards of nursing practice and CNA role; and
(B) Practice only under appropriate direction and supervision as follows:
(I) GAPRN supervised by APRN within the same specialty or physician
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(iii) If the applicant does not successfully pass the initial national examination, the graduate temporary permit shall expire and applicant cannot practice nursing in the State.” [WY Dept. of Administration and Information/Board of Nursing rules, Ch. 2, sec. 6(b)]

 

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

• Who is required to complete these requirements?
  CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
• Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
  Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
• When do I need to complete these requirements?
  Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
• The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
  Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
• How do I report the completion of this requirement?
  CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

 

 

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”
An applicant for initial recognition as an advanced practice registered nurse must meet educational and administrative requirements established by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. [Wyoming Admin. Rules and Regulations, ch. 2, sec. 2(a)]