South Carolina Continuing Education Requirements
Details about continuing education and license renewal in South Carolina. Jump straight to your profession below.
When picturing the state of South Carolina, most will probably clump it together with its neighboring state to the north. However, South Carolina has many qualities that make it a unique state of its own. The largest city in South Carolina is Charleston, which has been nicknamed the “Holy City” due to its vast number of historical churches and religious diversities that call it home. Some say that if you’re lucky enough to see the city from across the water, you’ll notice that historical church steeples line most of the city’s skyline.
Charleston is deeply recognized for its large, religiously tolerant culture. If you happen to find yourself working as a nurse in the “Holy City”, you might want to research on ways to make yourself more culturally accommodating to your patients. Some researchers believe that by providing care that meets the cultural, social, and religious needs of the patient and their families, you can improve the results of the patient’s overall quality and care.
As a nursing professional, it’s a good idea to be continuously growing your education and knowledge of patient care. And patient isn’t just limited to physical injuries or illnesses, but expands to the overall well-being of your patient.
South Carolina Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs must complete at least one of the following:
- 30 contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board
- 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.
Columbia, SC 29210
South Carolina Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- 30 CE
- Maintenance of certification
- Completion of academic program in nursing or related field
- Verification of competencies evidenced by employer certification
APRNs with prescriptive authority are required to maintain their national certification AND complete 20 hours of pharmacotherapeutics, with 2 of those hours in controlled substances.
Columbia, SC 29210
South Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Complete at least one of the following:
- 30 contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board
- 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.
Columbia, SC 29210
South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
No continuing education is required for renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure your continuing education courses are accepted.
Columbia, SC 29202-8206
South Carolina Medical Assistant (MA)
What do SC nurses earn?
Average pay by profession and region.