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Continuing Education

South Carolina · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

45 contact hours every 2 years · 2 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
45 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

30 contact hours per 2-year cycle. CE Broker mandatory. 2hr sexual assault/abuse required. APRN/DNP: Same as RN plus national certification

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Pharmacology (for prescriptive authority)

2 hours must cover prescribing controlled substances

20h
Every cycle

Prescribing Controlled Substances (for applying authority)

15h
Every cycle
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