South Carolina RN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your RN license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What South Carolina requires for RN renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker |
| Governing body | South Carolina Board of Nursing (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) |
The Board does not mandate a fixed CE-hour count. Each nurse satisfies one of four continued-competency options: 30 contact hours of approved CE; a board-recognized national certification; a board-recognized academic nursing program; or a board-approved employer competency verification.
Full RN renewal guide for South Carolina (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Carolina RN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Large catalog of accredited nursing CE, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific RN CE packages bundled around each state's renewal requirements.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses, including pharmacology and ethics.
- Western Schools
RN CE course bundles organized by state renewal rules.
South Carolina RN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my RN license in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for RN renewal. The Board does not mandate a fixed CE-hour count. Each nurse satisfies one of four continued-competency options: 30 contact hours of approved CE; a board-recognized national certification; a board-recognized academic nursing program; or a board-approved employer competency verification.
Do online RN CE courses count in South Carolina?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Carolina RN CE?
South Carolina uses CE Broker to track RN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official South Carolina Board of Nursing (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) site →