Credential

APRN

Est. Fees

$515

CE Hours

30 hrs/cycle

Controlled Subs

Sched III-V; II very restricted

Restricted Practice Authority

Very restricted Schedule II. Supervision agreement required. Compact state.

Verify your active RN license

Hold a current RN license in South Carolina or a valid compact multistate RN license. Board: llr.sc.gov/nurse

Complete an accredited MSN or DNP

CCNE or ACEN accredited with your NP specialty focus and at least 500 supervised clinical hours.

Pass your national certification exam

AANP or ANCC in your specialty. For PMHNP: ANCC PMHNP-BC only.

Submit your APRN application

Apply online to the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Fee: $515. Transcripts and certification sent directly to the board.

Complete background check

Fingerprinting through an approved vendor. Allow 2–4 weeks for processing.

Establish physician supervision agreement

Required before prescribing in South Carolina. Must be on file with the board.

Apply for DEA registration

Apply at dea.gov after state licensure. $888 every 3 years. Register with SC PDMP within 30 days.