Street Address
Synergy Business Park;
Suite 202
Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Drive,
Columbia, S.C. 29210
Directions/Map
Mailing Address
PO Box 12367
Columbia, S.C. 29211-2367
Telephone: (803) 896-4550
Fax: (803) 896-4515
E-Mail the Board
Board Staff
Nancy Murphy
Administrator
Sara MccArtha
Advice Attorney
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Board News
Important Notices:
Renewal for the South Carolina State Board of Nursing licensees ended at midnight on April 30, 2012. All nursing licenses not renewed by this time are considered lapsed. It is illegal for a nurse to practice on a lapsed license.
All nurses who have not renewed their nursing license by midnight, April 30, 2012 will be issued a Notice to Cease and Desist by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. The continued practice of nursing in South Carolina without an active license may violate the Notice to Cease and Desist.
Online Reinstatement for the renewal period ending April 30, 2012 is available.
Criminal Background Checks
After March 19, 2012, the cost for conducting the required licensure application criminal history background check will change to $51.50. The applications are currently being revised to reflect this change.
Competency Requirement for Licensure (PDF)
Competency Requirement Criteria - Contact Hours Included (PDF)
Reinstatement Frequently Asked Questions
The link for the Legal Aspects online workshop .
Compact Information
Employment Opportunities in S.C. Government
Meeting Agenda May 17-18, 2012
Attention LLR Customers
LLR encourages the use of its online licensing services to issue licenses as quickly as possible to our clients. Starting May 15, 2011, a $25 service fee will be instituted for licensing services done in person rather than online.
