Can a nurse practitioner treat without a supervising physician in Wyoming?
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The cited rules do not settle this in terms — the APRN definition grants licensed APRNs authority to prescribe, administer and dispense (except Schedule I) plus direct responsibility for patient care, and names no supervising or collaborating physician.
"Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)" means a nurse who may prescribe, administer, dispense or provide nonprescriptive and prescriptive medications including prepackaged medications, except schedule I drugs as defined in W.S. 35-7-1013 and 35-7-1014.
Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-21-120(a)(i)(A) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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An advanced practice registered nurse has responsibility for the direct care and management of patients and clients in relation to their human needs, disease states and therapeutic and technological interventions.
Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-21-120(a)(i)(B) · verified Sep 3, 2026
An advanced practice registered nurse has completed an advanced program of study in a specialty area in an accredited nursing program, has taken and passed a national certification examination in the same area and has been granted licensure by the board to practice as an APRN.
Wyo. Stat. Ann. §33-21-120(a)(i)(D) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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