South Carolina Board of Nursing
IMPORTANT:
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AUDIT FOLLOW-UP-
Renewal for the South Carolina State Board of Nursing licensees ended at midnight on April 30, 2010. All nursing licenses not renewed by that time are considered lapsed. It is illegal for a nurse to practice on a lapsed license. To reinstate you nursing license, please click link below Reactivation/ Reinstatement Application.
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Attention: Competency Requirements for Licensure
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Notice! Legal Aspects Workshops
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Demonstration of continued competency is required before a temporary license can be issued.
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Online Application for Initial Licensure Available for Nurses New!
Street Address
Synergy Business Park; Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr., Suite 202
Columbia, S.C. 29210
Directions/Map
Mailing Address
PO Box 12367
Columbia, S.C. 29211-2367
Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Office of Licensure and Compliance processes walk-in applications (Advanced Practice, Endorsement and Reactivation/Reinstatement) Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M
Telephone: (803) 896-4550
Fax: (803) 896-4525
Joan Bainer, Administrator
Board of Nursing Staff
Board Purpose
The purpose of the Board of Nursing is to assure the safe and effective practice of nursing in South Carolina.The Board licenses qualified individuals as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. Complaints are investigated and disciplinary action taken whenever necessary.