South Carolina Board of Nursing

Board News

New! Effective March 2, 2009, applicants (initial, reinstatement, and reactivation) for licensure: Criminal Background Check (pdf)

Attention: SC Board of Nursing looking to fill Registered Nurse II position
Board Meeting Agenda - November 19-20, 2009 (pdf) - Click here to watch the live broadcast of this meeting.
Joint Position Statement on Pain Management (pdf)
Committee (APC/ACON/NPSC) Nomination Form (pdf)
Newly Passed Nurse Practice Act Bills
Effective immediately, demonstration of continued competency will be required before a temporary license can be issued.
S.C. Compact Information
Employment Opportunities in S.C. Government
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

Mailing Address

PO Box 12367

Columbia, S.C. 29211-2367

Office Hours

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Walk-in applications (Advanced Practice, Endorsement and Reactivation/Reinstatement) processed 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

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.

Disclaimer: The Board of Nursing makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in these documents. Every attempt is made to keep the information up-to-date and accurate, however, the Board of Nursing makes no warranty, guarantee or promise, expressed or implied, concerning the content of the documents.