South Carolina
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in South Carolina (2026)
30 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR).
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Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial; all RN licenses expire April 30 of even-numbered years
Contact hours
30
30 contact hours per renewal — Satisfy ONE of four continued-competency options per cycle: 30 contact hours of CE, OR a national certification, OR an approved academic nursing program, OR employer-verified competency
Administering boardSouth Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR)
Verified against llr.sc.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR)
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in South Carolina?
- Biennial; all RN licenses expire April 30 of even-numbered years
- How many contact hours do I need in South Carolina?
- 30 contact hours per renewal. Satisfy ONE of four continued-competency options per cycle: 30 contact hours of CE, OR a national certification, OR an approved academic nursing program, OR employer-verified competency
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in South Carolina?
- Through South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR). We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.