South Carolina RN and LPN Continuing Competency
South Carolina RNs and LPNs must demonstrate continued competency during each two-year renewal period. Nurses do not have to complete 30 contact hours if they satisfy one of the state’s other approved competency pathways. The 30-hour continuing education option is simply one of four ways to qualify for renewal.
C-E-U.com can support South Carolina nurses who choose the 30-contact-hour continuing education pathway. South Carolina recognizes continuing education approved by “Any State Board of Nursing,” which makes C-E-U.com’s Florida Board of Nursing provider status a strong fit for this option.
South Carolina Nursing Continuing Competency Requirements at a Glance
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | |
|---|---|---|
| CE Pathway | 30 contact hours | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Period | Every 2 years | Every 2 years |
| Alternative Pathways | National certification, qualifying academic coursework, or employer verification of competency | National certification, qualifying academic coursework, or employer verification of competency |
| Governing Body | South Carolina Board of Nursing | South Carolina Board of Nursing |
South Carolina RN and LPN Continuing Education — 30 Contact Hours
RNs and LPNs may satisfy South Carolina’s continued competency requirement by completing 30 contact hours of continuing education during the two-year licensure period from a provider recognized by the Board. Online and computerized courses may be used, and South Carolina does not place a limit on the number of qualifying hours that may be completed online.
South Carolina RN and LPN Continuing Education — 30 Contact Hours
C-E-U.com offers self-paced online nursing continuing education that can be used toward South Carolina’s 30-hour continuing education pathway when the selected courses are relevant to nursing practice. C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308, and South Carolina recognizes continuing education approved by any state Board of Nursing.
Alternative Continued Competency Pathways
South Carolina nurses only need to complete one of the Board’s four continued competency options during the renewal period. In addition to 30 contact hours of continuing education, nurses may qualify through maintenance or renewal of an approved national certification, completion of a qualifying academic program in nursing or a related field, or employer verification of competency using the Board-approved form.
South Carolina Nursing Continuing Education References and Resources
South Carolina Board of Nursing — Official source for RN and LPN licensure, renewal, continuing competency, laws, and Board guidance.
South Carolina Nursing Renewals — Current renewal schedule, deadlines, fees, and renewal instructions for South Carolina nurses.
South Carolina RN Licensure — RN licensing and continued competency requirements, including the 30-contact-hour CE option.
South Carolina LPN Licensure — LPN licensing, renewal, reinstatement, and continued competency guidance.
South Carolina Nursing Renewal FAQs — Explains that RNs and LPNs choose one of four continued competency pathways and that 30 hours of CE is only one option.
South Carolina Competency Requirements — Details the Board’s accepted competency pathways, documentation standards, and recognized education sources.
South Carolina Nursing E-Services — Online access for renewal, license management, application status, and related services.
Frequently Asked Questions: South Carolina Nursing Continuing Education
South Carolina RNs and LPNs may satisfy the state’s continued competency requirement by completing 30 contact hours of continuing education during the two-year renewal period.
No. South Carolina allows several continued competency pathways, including qualifying continuing education, national certification, academic coursework, or employer verification of competency.
Yes. South Carolina recognizes continuing education approved by any state Board of Nursing. C-E-U.com is a Florida Board of Nursing continuing education provider, Provider #50-47308.
Yes. Qualifying online nursing continuing education may be used toward the 30-hour continued competency pathway.
Yes. The same general continued competency framework applies to both RNs and LPNs.
No. South Carolina does not require routine RN or LPN continuing education reporting through CE Broker for license renewal.
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