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South Carolina Nurse Practitioner (APRN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a advanced practice registered nurse (nurse practitioner) misses CE requirements in South Carolina, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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All SC nursing licenses expire April 30 of even-numbered years; practice on a lapsed license is not permitted. APRNs with prescriptive authority must keep CE records in their personal file and produce them within 72 hours if audited; other APRNs maintain current national certification.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Official December 2025 Board Renewal FAQs: APRNs with prescriptive authority keep CE records in their personal file and must produce them within 72 hours if audited; all APRNs must maintain current national certification. Source: http://llr.sc.gov/nurse/pdf/Renewal_FAQs.pdf

Official source: South Carolina LLR Board of Nursing

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