Nurse License Requirements in South Dakota
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: South Dakota 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 Dakota Board of Nursing, under the South Dakota Department of Health, licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. South Dakota is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.