South Carolina Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, South Carolina registered nurses need one of: 30 contact hours, a certification, academic credit, or employer-verified competency. Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the South Carolina board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
One option: 30 contact hrs / cert / academic / employer competency
Cycle & deadline
Biennial; 2026 window Feb 1–Apr 30
LPN / LVN
Same options as RN (30 contact hrs / cert / academic / employer competency)
Reporting
Attest at renewal; CE Broker is the board's official CE tracking system (free account to self-report)
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: South Carolina board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
South Carolina CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | One option: 30 contact hrs / cert / academic / employer competency |
| LPN / LVN | Same options as RN (30 contact hrs / cert / academic / employer competency) |
Required (mandatory) topics in South Carolina
None specified by the board.
South Carolina license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial; 2026 window Feb 1–Apr 30
How to renew your South Carolina nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: One option: 30 contact hrs / cert / academic / employer competency.
- Report or record CE: Attest at renewal; CE Broker is the board's official CE tracking system (free account to self-report).
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the South Carolina board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
CE Broker / reporting in South Carolina
Attest at renewal; CE Broker is the board's official CE tracking system (free account to self-report)
Is South Carolina a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. South Carolina is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take South Carolina-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
South Carolina nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a South Carolina RN need?
One option: 30 contact hrs / cert / academic / employer competency.
When does a South Carolina nursing license expire?
Biennial; 2026 window Feb 1–Apr 30.
What mandatory CE topics does South Carolina require?
No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.
Does South Carolina use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
Attest at renewal; CE Broker is the board's official CE tracking system (free account to self-report).
Do South Carolina LPNs/LVNs need CE?
Same options as RN (30 contact hrs / cert / academic / employer competency).
Is South Carolina a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. South Carolina is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://www.llr.sc.gov/nurse/ce.aspx
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-read official page Oct 16, 2026; values match.
Change log: 2026-10-16: noted CE Broker as official tracking system