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Figure 1: State licensure requirements for nurse practitionersStateNPs in statework forceRNlicensurerequiredfor NPs?Graduationfrom a NPprogramrequired?If yes, does theprogram haveto beaccredited?Accrediting bodyAre NPs required to havea master's degree?Are NPs requiredto be specialtycertified?If yes, what certifyingbodies are accepted bythe state?Is recertificationrequired? (May say"currentcertification")State requirementsfor NP continuingeducation (c.e.)South Carolina 1,176 Yes.(S.C.CodeAnn. § 40-33-20, S.C.Ann. Regs.91-6)Yes. (S.C.CodeAnn. § 40-33-20)Yes. (S.C.Code Not specific. An APRNAnn. § 40-33-20) must show they haveearned a master's degreefrom an accreditedcollege or university.(S.C. Code Ann. § 40-33-34)Yes. APRN's graduatingafter December 31, 2003,shall hold a doctorate, a postnursingmaster's certificate,or a minimum of a master'sdegree that includesadvanced education in aspecific area of advancedpractice registered nursing.(S.C.Code Ann. § 40-33-20)Yes. (S.C.CodeAnn. § 40-33-34)A board-approved Yes. (S.C.Code Ann.credentialing organization. § 40-33-34)(S.C.Code Ann. § 40-33-34)State requires NPrecertification whichincludes c.e.requirements.South Dakota 364 Yes.(S.D.S.A.§36-9A-4)Yes. (S.D.S.A.§36-9A-4)Yes. (S.D.A.C.20:62:02:01.01)Nationally recognizedaccrediting agencyapproved by the UnitedStates Department ofEducation. (S.D.A.C.20:62:02:01)Yes. Must complete anadvanced practice programin nursing that awards agraduate degree. (S.D.A.C.20:62:02:01)Yes. (S.D.A.C.20:62:02:02)American NursesCredentialing Center,National CertificationBoard of Pediatric NursePractitioners and Nurses,National CertificationCorporation for Obstetric,Gynecological andNeonatal NursingSpecialties or AmericanAcademy of NursePractitioners CertificationProgram. (S.D.A.C.20:62:02:04)Yes. Biennially.(S.D.A.C.20:62:02:06)State requires NPrecertification whichincludes c.e.requirements.