Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
South Carolina Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-04
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $75 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
South Carolina requires nurses to demonstrate continuing competency every 2-year renewal cycle. The most common method is completing 30 contact hours of continuing education, though alternatives include national certification, academic coursework, or employer-verified practice hours. APRNs with prescriptive authority must also complete 20 hours in Pharmacotherapeutics. All licenses expire on April 30 of even-numbered years. South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing multistate license holders to practice across all compact states.
This data is verified against the South Carolina Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-04. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $75
APRN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $105
LPN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $75
CNA
0
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $35
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General CE | 30 | Required | RNLPNCNA | 30 contact hours of continuing education from a CE provider recognized by the Board every 2-year renewal cycle (one of several continuing competency options) |
| APRN Prescriptive Authority Pharmacotherapeutics | 20 | Required | APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP | APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 20 contact hours in Pharmacotherapeutics within the 2 years prior to renewal (in addition to or as part of the 30-hour total) |
Approved CE Providers
Late Renewal Fees
Reinstatement Fees
First-Time Licensee Exemption
First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the initial renewal period
CE Audit Information
South Carolina uses CE Broker for CE tracking and may conduct random audits.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/Always confirm requirements directly with the South Carolina Board of Nursing before making decisions about your license renewal.
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