Credential

CNP

Est. Fees

$515

CE Hours

None required

Controlled Subs

Sched II-V independent

Full Practice Authority

No CE beyond national cert. Enacted APRN Compact (not yet active). Full practice authority.

Verify your active RN license

Hold a current RN license in South Dakota or a valid compact multistate RN license. Board: doh.sd.gov

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 CNP application

Apply online to the South Dakota 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.

Apply for DEA registration

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