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Continuing Education

South Carolina · Doctor of Nursing Practice

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 DNP follows same CE requirements as APRN in most states.

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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