NOTE: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only. All licensees are responsible for checking with their own relevant local, state, and/or federal or other appropriate licensing agency to determine requirements for licensure and/or certification.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Website: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/
RN Requirements
30 contact hours/2 years
Or one of the following:
- Maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board
- Completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board
- Verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board
LPN Requirements
30 contact hours/2 years
Or one of the following:
- Maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board
- Completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board
- Verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board
Advanced Practice Nursing Requirements
Varies
APRNs must maintain national certification.
APRNs with prescriptive authority must:
- Complete 20 hours in pharmacotherapeutics
- 2 of the 20 hours must be specific to controlled substances
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