Nurse License Requirements in South Carolina
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: South Carolina Board of Nursing
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
South Carolina Board of Nursing, under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.