Wyo. Code R. 079-0001-2
Nursing Home Administrators
Chapter 2: Licensure Requirements
Effective Date: 12/15/1994 to 12/19/2019
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 079.0001.2.12151994
Section 1. License Required. No individual shall perform any function specifically authorized for a Nursing Home Administrator nor function as a Nursing Home Administrator nor represent themselves as a Nursing Home Administrator unless licensed by the Board.
(a) Every applicant for licensure shall have earned a college bachelor's degree.
(b) The requirement for a bachelor's degree does not apply to those individuals who were licensed prior to the effective date of these rules.
(a) Every applicant for licensure shall have completed six (6) months of administrator-in-training under the supervision of a Nursing Home Administrator licensed in Wyoming, or another state having equal or equivalent standards.
(b) The requirement for administrator-in-training may be waived by the Board if the candidate has been employed for two (2) or more years as a Nursing Home Administrator or similar facility administrator within the last five (5) years
(a) Every applicant for licensure shall have successfully completed a national written examination with a passing scaled score that is acceptable to the Board.
(i) Applicants failing the examination are entitled to re-examination at the next scheduled administration upon payment of an additional exam fee.
(ii) Only two (2) re-examinations shall be granted to any applicant
(iii) If the applicant fails to appear for a scheduled re-examination, the fee shall be forfeited. The Board may negate forfeiture of the fees for good cause shown.
(b) The Board may designate the time and place for examination to determine the suitability for licensure. The Board shall administer the national examination in accordance with schedules established by the national examination service.
(c) All applicants must certify on a form provided by the Board that they have read, understand and shall abide by the Act and the State of Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Preventive Medicine rules and regulations pertaining to nursing homes.
(d) Applications become void one year after the application form is received by the Board if no action has been taken.
(e) Examination results are considered void two (2) years after the date the examination was taken if the applicant does not become fully licensed.
Section 5. Temporary License. A Temporary License may be granted by the Board:
(a) To fill a position of Nursing Home Administrator that unexpectedly becomes vacant;
(b) For a period not to exceed six (6) months;
(c) After consideration on an individual basis; and
(d) To an individual who does not meet all the licensing requirements under the Act, but who is of good character and meets the educational requirements as stated.
(e) A Temporary License may be renewed for good cause for one (1) time if requested thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the initial Temporary License.
Section 6. Endorsement. Each applicant requesting licensure by endorsement shall be individually considered by the Board. Endorsement applications shall be considered if:
(a) The applicant holds a current license in good standing in another jurisdiction;
(b) That jurisdiction has standards or requirements for licensure that are at least equivalent to the Board’s; and
(c) Has been employed as a Nursing Home Administrator for at least two (2) of the preceding five (5) years.