South Dakota Nursing (RN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a registered 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. Administrative fines for unlicensed practice are graduated: $0 through 90 days, $100 for 91–365 days, $200 for 366–730 days, $300 for 731+ days (official Board page).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

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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