Nurses · South Carolina · Continuing education
South Carolina Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN30 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h human trafficking (every 6 years); renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LPN30 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h human trafficking (every 6 years); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Carolina RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education providers recognized by the Board
- Audits & records
- Random audits; evidence must be kept at least 4 years and produced within 5 business days of request, otherwise the license is temporarily suspended.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human traffickingLicensed before 2026: first by Jan 1, 2028; licensed from 2026: within 2 years of licensure. Board-approved provider only. | 1 | every 6 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. Thirty contact hours is one of four options; any one during the licensure period also works: keeping a national certification from a Board-recognized body, completing a Board-recognized academic program in nursing or a related field, or employer certification of competency and hours practiced on the Board form.
Good to know. Biennial renewal under the Nurse Practice Act. The Board's site (llr.sc.gov) could not be reached, so renewal dates, fee and online link are not recorded here.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code §40-33-40(B)(1); §40-33-31 (human trafficking) · checked Oct 28, 2026
South Carolina LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education providers recognized by the Board
- Audits & records
- Random audits; evidence must be kept at least 4 years and produced within 5 business days of request, otherwise the license is temporarily suspended.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human traffickingLicensed before 2026: first by Jan 1, 2028; licensed from 2026: within 2 years of licensure. Board-approved provider only. | 1 | every 6 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. Thirty contact hours is one of four options; any one during the licensure period also works: keeping a national certification from a Board-recognized body, completing a Board-recognized academic program in nursing or a related field, or employer certification of competency and hours practiced on the Board form.
Good to know. Biennial renewal under the Nurse Practice Act. The Board's site (llr.sc.gov) could not be reached, so renewal dates, fee and online link are not recorded here.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code §40-33-40(B)(1); §40-33-31 (human trafficking) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in South Carolina?
Use the license lookup of the South Carolina Board of Nursing (llr.sc.gov/nurse); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in South Carolina?
RN: 30 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 30 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in South Carolina?
RN: Continuing education providers recognized by the Board. LPN: Continuing education providers recognized by the Board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in South Carolina?
RN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).