South Dakota
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in South Dakota (2026)
No contact hours required to renew, on a 24-month renewal cycle with South Dakota Board of Nursing.
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Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial renewal; practice-hour verification instead of CE
Contact hours
0
No contact hours required to renew — No CE hours required. RNs verify 140 hours of nursing employment in the preceding 12 months OR 480 hours within 6 years. Those who can't must complete an 80-hour refresher course.
Administering boardSouth Dakota Board of Nursing
Checked from trustedhealth.com · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit South Dakota Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in South Dakota?
- Biennial renewal; practice-hour verification instead of CE
- How many contact hours do I need in South Dakota?
- No contact hours required to renew. No CE hours required. RNs verify 140 hours of nursing employment in the preceding 12 months OR 480 hours within 6 years. Those who can't must complete an 80-hour refresher course.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in South Dakota?
- Through South Dakota Board of Nursing. 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.