Overview
The state of Wyoming offers picturesque landscapes including the prairies of the High Plains and the Eastern Rocky mountains. Although it is one of the largest states in terms of area, Wyoming has one of the country’s lowest populations. Its sparse population provides opportunities for rural nursing while those interested in a big city are advised to head to Cheyenne, the state capital and most populous city in the state.
Nursing Education in Wyoming
Nursing scholarships in Wyoming include the Margaret L. Hageman Scholarship, which is offered by the Wyoming Nurses Association, and the Mabel C. Sargent Scholarship for University of Wyoming students working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. The Wyoming Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment Program can also help students in medical programs dealing with debt..
Outlook for Nursing in Wyoming
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 edition places Wyoming with just shy of 5,000 registered nurses with a mean annual salary of $58,750. In order to work as a nurse in the state of Wyoming, graduates from an accredited nursing program must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Due to a nursing shortage in the state, career prospects should be good. The Wyoming Investment in Nursing (WYIN) program was recently amended to continue until 2016 in order to help provide funding for students studying nursing in Wyoming.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in Wyoming include Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Saint John’s Medical Center, Wyoming Medical Center, and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.
Nursing Degree Programs in Wyoming
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in WY
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in WY
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in WY
Entry level nursing programs:
