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South Dakota Nursing (LPN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a licensed practical nurse misses CE requirements in South Dakota, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Practicing on a lapsed license is illegal (SDCL 36-9-49(9), 36-9-68(5), 36-9-71). The Board imposes administrative fines on nurses who worked on a lapsed license: $0 (90 days or less), $100 (91–365 days), $200 (366–730 days), $300 (731+ days).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: South Dakota Board of Nursing — reinstate lapsed license (official)

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