Continuing education requirements for:South Carolina Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Special Note: APRNs in the state of South Carolina are also required to maintain their RN licensure. CE must be submitted through CE Broker.

General CE Requirements

There are no CE requirements for APRNs in the state of South Carolina. For alternative options regarding license renewal, please contact your state board.

Specialty Requirements

• Advanced Pharmacology

  • Total Credits: 20

  • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

  • Conditions:

    • APRNs (NP, CNM, and CNS) with prescriptive authority

• Pharmacotherapeutics

  • Total Credits: 20

  • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

  • Conditions:

    • APRNs (NP, CNM, and CNS) with prescriptive authority

• Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

  • Total Credits: 2

  • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

  • Conditions:

    • APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled substances

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