South Carolina Nurse - September 2020

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CIRCULATION 41,000 TO REGISTERED NURSES, LPNS, AND STUDENT NURSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 

Volume 27 • Number 4 September, October, November 2020 

A CONSTITUENT MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION 

INDEX 

Save the Date: 2021 State Convention and Annual 

Membership Meeting.................... 2 

Dora McNeil Sandu. ....................... 2 

CEO Report. ............................. 3 

ANCC 

ANA’s Membership Assembly Re-Elects 

Ernest Grant as National President.......... 3 

ANA’s Membership Assembly Adopts Resolution 

on Racial Justice for Communities of Color. .. 3 

Hall of Fame Award. .................... 3 

South Carolina Nurses Association 

New and Returning Members ............. 4 

New SCNA-Only Members................ 4 

Membership Made Easy . ................ 6 

Save the Date 2020 Calendar ............. 6 

South Carolina Nursing Foundation 

SCNF President’s Message. .............. 7 

SCNF License Plate. .................... 7 

Care and Concern. ........................ 7 

Take Advantage of YOUR Member Benefits. ..... 8 

CE Provider Committee Announcement. ........ 9 

News You Can Use: 

Retirement Q&A. ...................... 10 

Advocacy 

Tri Service Nursing Research Program 

letter to Congress..................... 11 

Legislative Update. .................... 12 

A Statement Against Racism. ............ 12 

Letter to the Governor. ................. 12 

South Carolina Department of Labor, 

Licensing, and Regulation. ............... 14-15 

President’s Message 

“Have fun, do some good” 

Over the past year I 

have had the incredible 

opportunity to work and 

learn in a free clinic that 

serves our most vulnerable 

members of my community. 

This clinic is fueled on 

grants, donations and 

energized volunteers. I do 

not believe I have ever been 

a part of place that everyone 

involved is truly happy 

and grateful to be there. Kelly Bouthillet 

The patients are filled with 

gratitude and love, while the volunteers are humble 

and hard-working. Most of them are years retired, 

yet continue to work, serving medically underserved 

community members by providing various 

specialized care. (See Volunteers in Medicine) 

At the start of each day, there is a huddle with 

all of the volunteers. Each huddle ends with Dr. 

Raymond Cox, the Executive Director telling 

everyone to “Have fun, do some good.” This is the 

mantra of the clinic. It is contagious. I cannot help 

but know I am doing good, but am I having fun? After 

all, we are in the midst of a global pandemic which 

has basically wreaked havoc on every aspect of our 

daily lives. And for us as nursing professionals, it has 

literally changed how we practice; no matter our role 

or setting. 

I have begun a sort of silent social experiment. I 

have begun to watch the interactions among those 

in the clinic; both patients and volunteers. There is 

definitely good being done. There are lots of lives 

being improved through access and delivery of 

medical care. But fun. Where is this fun? Again…it is 

a pandemic after all? 

Fast forward to a day in the middle of summer, 

in the sweltering heat. I like many of you have been 

participating in drive through testing, wearing multiple 

layers of personal protective equipment (PPE). Four 

hours of swabbing people in need of free testing on 

a sunny hot and humid South Carolina morning. It 

hit me as we were dismantling the testing site that 

I was having fun. I realized I was having the same 

feeling when I was at the clinic! You may be thinking 

to yourself that I have been out in the heat too long… 

and there may be a bit of truth to that, but there is a 

point in this madness! 

Finding gratitude in unexpected places 

In the last issue of SC Nurse I discussed resilience 

and working through the difficulties. Interestingly, 

none of us knew and still do not know how long this 

pandemic will last. We all need to utilize strategies to 

help us conquer fear, uncertainly, fatigue and other 

emotions. But what about those moments of gratitude 

in unexpected places. Like in the drive through 

testing? I was overcome by the words of kindness 

and blessings we received for being there. This is the 

same for the days spent at the clinic. I am grateful 

for the ability to provide care for people in need as 

they are equally grateful. The gratitude I have felt is 

reaffirming to me. This is my why. 

Finding your why 

So what does this mean? Simply put, “The WHY 

is the purpose, cause or belief that drives every one 

of us (Sinek, 2013)” For me, my why is my motivation, 

doing meaningful work in my profession. Providing 

care to patients. Being part of SCNA. Advancing the 

profession. Having fun, doing some good. What is 

your why? What motivates you every day? 

For each of us our ‘why’ is unique as we are. 

And we will find gratitude in different places and at 

different times. I am continually grateful each day 

that my family is healthy. I am grateful for the fact 

that I continue to have a job. I am not going to tell 

you to look for the silver lining or the bright side. I 

will say that it may get harder before it gets better as 

we move into fall with the confluence of Coronavirus 

and Influenza. However, by knowing there are more 

challenging times ahead and being aware of your 

why and seeking out moments of gratitude, perhaps 

things might be just a touch brighter. 

President’s Message continued on page 3 

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SAVE THE DATE 

2021 State Convention & 

Annual Membership Meeting 

October 14 -16, 2021 

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head 

Dora McNeil Sandu 

Word has been received that Dora McNeil Sandu, former Executive Director of SCNA for 1963- 

1972, has died. Dora was the ED when 1821 Gadsden Street was opened as the headquarters 

building of SCNA. She resigned from SCNA in order to become a medical Missionary in Hong Kong. 

She was also a wonderful, generous historical fountain of information when it was requested. 

2020 Board of Directors 

President – Kelly Bouthillet 

President-Elect – Sheryl Mitchell 

Secretary/Treasurer – Cheryl Fieldhouse 

Commission Chair – 

Public Policy/Legislation – Jessica Stricklin 

Commission Chair – Professional Advocacy 

and Development – Coleen Kennedy 

Director, Seat 1 – Jada Quinn 

Director, Seat 2 – Christina Branham 

APRN Chapter Chair (Ex-Officio) – Jaime Cuff 

Nurse Educator Chapter Chair 

(Ex-Officio) – Andrietta Barnett 

Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair 

(Ex-Officio) – Kim Gilmore 

Women and Children’s Health Chapter Chair 

(Ex-Officio) – Mary Wessinger 

SNA-SC President (Ex-Officio) – Bethany Ghent 

SCNF President (Ex-Officio) – Deborah Hopla 

CEO and Lobbyist – Judith Curfman Thompson 

Executive Assistant – Rosie Robinson 

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ANCC 

CEO Column 

ANA's Membership Assembly Re-Elects 

Ernest Grant as National President 

SILVER SPRING, MD – Ernest J. Grant, PhD, 

RN, FAAN, has been re-elected to a second term as 

the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) national 

President. The voting representatives of ANA's 

Membership Assembly also elected four members 

to the 9-member board of directors. Terms of service 

will begin January 1, 2021. 

“It is with great pride, duty and purpose that 

I serve nurses, represent nurses, and advocate 

on behalf of nurses nationwide,” said Dr. Grant. 

“Throughout history, nurses have responded to 

every public health crisis, marched for civil rights 

and provided patients and communities optimal 

care. As our nation grapples with the COVID-19 

pandemic, racism and health inequities, nurses are 

once again demonstrating the resolve, compassion 

and undisputed skill that defines our distinguished 

profession. Undoubtedly, the “Year of the Nurse” 

looks much different than we had expected. We have 

experienced tremendous loss, but we are resilient, 

and we will emerge even stronger. I am forever proud 

to be a nurse and to serve our profession in the 

company of other great leaders.” 

These ANA members were elected to serve on 

the board of directors: Director-At-Large Brienne 

Sandow, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, of the Idaho Nurses 

Association; Director-At-Large, Staff Nurse Amanda 

Buechel, BSN, RN, CCRN, of ANA-Illinois. 

The following ANA board members were reelected: 

Secretary Stephanie Pierce, PhD, MN, RN, 

CNE, of the Louisiana State Nurses Association; 

Director-At-Large Jennifer Gil, BSN, RN, of the New 

Jersey State Nurses Association. 

Those continuing their terms on the ANA board 

in 2021 are: Vice President Susan Y. Swart, EdD, 

MS, RN, CAE of ANA-Illinois; Treasurer Jennifer 

Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN 

of the Oregon Nurses Association; Director-at- 

Large Jeff Watson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, of the Texas 

Nurses Association; Director-at-Large, Recent 

Graduate Marcus Henderson, MSN, BSN, RN of the 

Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. 

Elected to serve on the Nominations and Elections 

Committee are: Amanda Foster, BSN, RN, of the 

Arizona Nurses Association; Tonisha Melvin, DNP, 

CRRN, NP-C, of the Georgia Nurses Association; 

Marylee Pakieser, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, of ANA- 

Michigan. 

ANA's Membership Assembly Adopts 

Resolution on Racial Justice for 

Communities of Color 

The American Nurses Association (ANA) 2020 

Membership Assembly condemns the brutal death of 

George Floyd and the many other Black, Indigenous, 

and People of Color who have been unjustly killed by 

individuals within law enforcement. Such cruelty and 

abject racism must not go unchallenged. 

Racism is a public health crisis that impacts 

the mental, spiritual, and physical health of all 

people. The Code of Ethics for Nurses with 

Interpretive Statements obligates nurses to be allies 

and to advocate and speak up against racism, 

discrimination, and injustice. Consistent with this 

obligation, ANA has taken positions against racism, 

discrimination and health care disparities and 

advocating for human rights. 

ANA, along with nurses everywhere, are again 

called to action. Collectively, we must emerge from 

silence and speak with one strong voice as leaders 

and role models of compassion and empathy for our 

patients, families, communities and most importantly, 

towards one another. Our voice is our commitment 

to making a difference in all that we do for those we 

serve. 

Hall of Fame Award 

ANA established the nursing Hall of Fame Award 

to recognize individual nurses’ commitments to 

the nursing field and their impact on the health and 

social history of the United States. 

• ANA is honored to induct Jeri Milstead, 

PhD, NEA-BC, FAAN, RN, Ohio Nurses 

Association, former member of SCNA and 

professor at Clemson. Congratulations to Jeri. 

Dr. Jeri Milstead is internationally recognized as 

a leader, educator and mentor, and her expertise 

is sought around the world. Dr. Milstead brought to 

the profession a focus on the impact that nurses 

can have through understanding and involvement 

in decision making in the policy process. Through 

her textbook and other writings, consultation, 

mentoring, role modeling, and personal experience, 

she has made a broad impact on individual nurses, 

organizations, and the broader profession. 

ANA, along with the Constituent/State Nurses 

Associations and the ANA Individual Member 

Division, pledges to: 

• Oppose and address all forms of racism and 

discrimination. 

• Condemn brutality by law enforcement and all 

acts of violence. 

• Champion the Code of Ethics for Nurses 

which calls on us to recognize human dignity 

regardless of race, culture, creed, sexual 

orientation, ethnicity, gender, age, experience, 

or any aspect of identity. 

• In partnership with nurses everywhere 

educate, advocate, and collaborate to end 

systemic racism, particularly within nursing. 

• Advance institutional and legislative policies 

that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and 

social justice for all. 

• Advocate for the ending of health inequities 

within communities and health care systems 

that stem from systemic racism. 

• Promote deliberate and respectful dialogue, 

effective listening and commitment to change 

as a means to improve the health of all 

individuals and the communities where they 

live and work. 

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Judith Curfman Thompson, IOM CEO 

So, SCNA is still working 

away on issues of interest 

to nurses. Rosie and I have 

been working from our 

homes during this time. We 

shall continue to do so until 

we believe that it is safe 

to return to the downtown 

office. Just because the 

office building is open does 

not mean that we are eager 

to go back to it. Part of my 

caution, is just that caution. 

I am a strong believer in 

germ/virus theory. So, we 

Judith Curfman 

Thompson 

continue to do the work needed to be done and look 

forward to the time that we can resume our work 

together in the office. 

I hope that all members who are available will join 

us for the Annual Membership meeting on October 

15, via virtual means. Further details are in this SC 

NURSE and will be coming to members at the right 

time to let you know how to join the call. We hope 

to be able to do all of the actions that are required 

for our Annual Membership Meeting in as efficient a 

manner as possible. 

May all of you continue to stay safe and well. 

May you know just how valued you are, especially 

in a time such as we have been going through and 

continue to experience. 

ONWARD 

President’s Message continued from page 1 

Afterword 

I and the entire Board of Directors are immensely 

disappointed that the annual SCNA Conference and 

Convention had to be cancelled. Please know that 

we are actively exploring and working on new ways 

to stay connected and provide educational activities 

to our members. Though we will not meet face to 

face, we have much work to do as individuals and as 

a profession to advance healthcare and improve the 

health of our patients. 

Continue to be brave and stay well. 

Kelly Bouthillet DNP, APRN, CCNS, ACNP-BC 

Links: 

https://www.wsav.com/video/volunteers-in- 

medicine-working-to-serve-community-during-covid- 

19-crisis/5718126/ 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ 

margiewarrell/2013/10/30/know-yourwhy-4-questions-to-tap-the-power-ofpurpose/#59c96c9373ad 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ 

margiewarrell/2013/10/30/know-yourwhy-4-questions-to-tap-the-power-ofpurpose/#765aba8773ad



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JANUARY 

1 New elected members take office 

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SCNF 

Deborah L. Hopla, DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN 

President, SCNF 

Even in the middle of a pandemic there are heroes! 

Not being able to hold our Palmetto Gold celebration 

had the Foundation members feeling sad. We love 

to celebrate the top 100 nurses in South Carolina and 

see scholarship awardees. The initial thought was to 

move our celebration to fall but the pandemic would not 

cooperate. A phone call to Judy Thompson, CEO for the 

South Carolina Nurses Association from Russell Koss 

led to an amazing gift for undergraduate and graduate 

nurses. He, and his company, Koss Creative Brands 

LLC, made an amazing donation to SCNF. Because 

Deb Hopla 

of the pandemic he met me off Interstate 20 at Magnolia Mall and presented 

a check to me for SCNF! His donation will result in two graduate awards and 

four undergraduate awards. We are proud to announce the “Koss Nurses 

Scholarship” awards. The names will be announced at the next SCNF meeting 

and we will have additional scholarship award notifications for the “Nurses Care” 

and the ANF Nurses scholarship awards. 

The Board of Trustees have all been busy in their various roles. Judy Zink 

and her committee have been reviewing scholarship applicants, Pi Johnson 

does the work of ten people in the financial committee. Dr. Felisha Bowen 

is the best secretary! Elaine Reimels has been a wealth of experience as we 

have attempted to conduct business during a pandemic! Dr. Jason Thrift from 

Clemson keeps our Facebook and Twitter information current. What an amazing 

group of people that volunteer their time for nurses. Dr. Deanna Cox from The 

University of South Carolina is an invaluable Vice-President. Meg Stanley, 

Josephine Mitchell, Phyllis Raynor, Lara Hewitt, and Dr. Elwood Owens work in 

committees. Without the continuing efforts of Judy Thompson, CEO of SCNA 

and Rosie Robinson the Foundation would not be able to continue their work. 

I thank you all for your service. You can see it takes a village to make the 

Foundation work! 

Dr. Stephanie Burgess is our “Friends of the Foundation” focus this year. 

Dr. Burgess’s contributions to nursing are enormous. This endeavor gives the 

Foundation money needed for daily operations. 

Despite the pandemic SCNF had almost 40 new individual donors for the 

“Midlands Gives” Day. Other companies have reached out wanting to help 

nurses achieve their dreams of being heroes! We celebrate everyone who 

understands nurses provide care for people 24/7. Nurses are truly heroes! SCNF 

Board of Trustees salutes you! 

SHOW YOUR NURSING PRIDE!!! 

SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS!!! 

GET A LICENSE PLATE!! 

The Nurses Care Specialty License Plate Initiative was created in 2002 

to provide an opportunity for nurses and the supporters of nursing to make a 

contribution to the profession and to increase the public's awareness of the 

contribution of nurses. "Nurses Care" specialty license plates are available 

from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The proceeds are used to fund both 

graduate and undergraduate scholarships. Please go to this website to 

purchase your “Nurses Care” license plate: 

http://www.scdmvonline.com/Vehicle-Owners/License-Plates/Plate-Gallery 

Former SCNA Central Midlands Nurses 

Association Scholarship was awarded to 

Elizabeth Walter who is currently obtaining her 

MSN, FNP degree at UofSC School of Nursing. 

Judith Alexander continues to receive updates 

for the Scholarship Fund on behalf of SCNA. 

American Renal Associates 

Join the dialysis provider where patient 

care comes first. Opportunities for new or 

experienced RN’s throughout South Carolina. 

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SCNA now offers Professional Liability Insurance 

through the NSO company, an AON Affinity partner. 

So, if you are in need of liability insurance or wish to 

make some changes in your current coverage, please see 

the benefits on the SCNA Website for further information. 

SCNA Nursing Flash and Legislative Updates – 

Members gain access to informative SCNA Nursing Flash 

including timely updates during the legislative session, 

national news & policy updates and vital information for all 

nurses. 

Member Discounts on SCNA Convention and Event 

Registration – SCNA members receive special discounts 

on all SCNA events. Discounts available as well for ANA 

Events. 

Free quarterly SCNA newspaper The South Carolina 

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Take Advantage of YOUR Member Benefits 

SCNA Benefits 

Connect with Leaders in the nursing profession – 

SCNA/ANA members will find numerous opportunities 

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involvement, the SCNA website, and other services. 

SCNA Chapters – Get involved with SCNA at the 

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with nursing professionals who have the same interest/ 

specialty as you! 

Dedicated professional staff & lobbyist – By 

joining SCNA, you will gain access to a staff of dedicated 

professionals and skilled lobbyist, who advocate for you at 

the state and federal level. 

The Great South Advisory Group is the approved 

retirement income planning firm to the South Carolina 

Nurses Association. As a benefit of membership 

in the SCNA, you can receive your personalized 

Retirement Income Analysis report for no charge. 

Simply call to schedule your complimentary appointment 

at 803.223.7001. Visit their website at www. 

greatsouthadvisorygroup.com. 

The ONLY discount on ANCC Review/Resource 

Manuals – SCNA/ANA members only. 

Journals & Publications – a free subscription to The 

American Nurse Today, an $18.95 value. Free online 

access to OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. 

Members also have the first opportunity to access OJIN & 

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ANA Nursing Knowledge Center Free Webinars & CE 

opportunities – SCNA/ANA members can access frequent 

educational webinar offerings from ANA at no cost to the 

members. 

ANA SmartBrief – SCNA/ANA members receive ANA’s 

SmartBrief electronic newsletter via email on a weekly 

basis. SmartBrief provides members with up-to-date 

nursing news and information in a convenient format. 

Members may self-nominate to participate in ANA task 

forces as they arise for issues of interest and concern to 

nursing. 

Nurses know that without proper planning, the costs of 

long-term care provided services can wipe out a lifetime 

of savings. Many may feel uncomfortable relying on their 

children or family members for support and find that Long- 

Term Care (LTC) insurance would significantly cover these 

expenses and help to keep them personally in control. 

Securing quality LTC insurance protection is a serious 

undertaking; that is why proper planning for ourselves 

and our families is increasingly critical to us all. ANA has 

teamed up with Anchor Health Administrators to access 

special LTC rates through a company that for almost 20 

years has only worked with nurses and their families. ANA 

members will receive a 5% discount on top of any other 

available discounts, and will have personal access to 

specialized licensed advocates who help nurse’s every day 

with their LTC needs. 

New leadership opportunities – Get involved 

with SCNA. Statewide recognition and professional 

development. Become a chapter member, participate in 

a task force or committee and run for elected office for a 

chapter or SCNA BOD. 

SCNA Career Center – Find a new opportunity on 

SCNA’s online career center, http://nurses.sc.association 

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Snazzy Travel program 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to receive 

exclusive access to Snazzy Traveler, America’s Fastest 

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you can help support the SCNA. 

SCNA/ANA Benefits 

Some of the many great services, discounts and 

opportunities you will access as a member of SCNA/ANA: 

The LARGEST Discount on initial ANCC Certification – 

SCNA/ANA members save $$$ on initial certification. 

The LARGEST available discount on ANCC recertification 

– $$$ for SCNA/ANA members. 

Do you have enough term life insurance to help ensure 

that your family is covered if you were to pass away? 

Would there be enough to provide for your children, your 

mortgage and save for college, not to mention unpaid 

medical bills and funeral expenses? To help, ANA has 

partnered with AmWINS Group Benefits administrators to 

offer term life insurance with Hartford Life and Accident 

Insurance Company. With this plan you can receive term 

life insurance at competitive group rates, negotiated 

just for nurses by ANA. Because you are a member, you 

can apply for a plan with up to $250,000 in coverage at 

economical rates. 2 

National Nurses Week Gifts – ANA has a full line 

of nursing gifts available every year for National Nurses 

Week and throughout the year. 

Factsheets and Resources – ANA offers many fact 

sheets, tip cards and Toolkits to help guide you in your 

work with patients and colleagues. Topics cover a vast 

range from dealing with bullying and workplace violence 

to what you need to know about social networking for 

nurses. Members can also download the Code of Ethics, 

Social Policy Statement, Scopes and Standards of Nursing 

Practice and the full text of ANA’s principles and position 

papers. 

ANA membership gives you free access to a variety 

of tools such as CINAHL, PubMed Citations and other 

essential nursing resources to help your professional 

needs. Must log in as a member to have access. 

Professional Tools Resources 

CINAHL 

Essential Nursing 

Resources 

Drug Name Error Finder Tool ANA Pubs Archive 

Global Disease Alert Map ANA Principles 

PubMed Citations 

ANA Foundation 

Documents


CE Provider Committee Announcements 

The South Carolina Nurses Association has 

been most fortunate in having volunteers who are 

both willing and most capable working in the area 

of Continuing Education. Last year saw a change in 

leadership for the Continuing Education Approver 

Committee, CEAC. Beginning in 2021 there will 

be a change in the leadership for the Continuing 

Education Provider Committee, CEPC. We have 

been most fortunate to have had Mary Wessinger as 

the Chair for the CEPC for many years. Next year we 

shall have a new Chair, Tushara Rhodes, who is also 

the current Chair of the CEAC. Mary Wessinger will 

continue as a member of the CEPC. This committee 

is made up of a leader and the Chairs, or their 

appointees, of each Chapter of SCNA. 

SCNA is truly fortunate to have such capable 

and willing leaders in this important area of our 

organizational life. 

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News You Can Use 

Retirement Q&A 

Investing for Major Financial Goals 

Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every 

month, throw $50 into it, but don't take any money 

out until you're ready to buy a house, send your child 

to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, doesn't 

it? But that's what investing without setting clear-cut 

goals is like. If you're lucky, you may end up with 

enough money to meet your needs, but you have no 

way to know for sure. 

How do you set goals? 

The first step in investing is defining your dreams 

for the future. If you are married or in a long-term 

relationship, spend some time together discussing 

your joint and individual goals. It's best to be as 

specific as possible. For instance, you may know 

you want to retire, but when? If you want to send 

your child to college, does that mean an Ivy League 

school or the community college down the street? 

You'll end up with a list of goals. Some of these goals 

will be long term (you have more than 15 years to plan), 

some will be short term (five years or less to plan), and 

some will be intermediate (between five and 15 years 

to plan). You can then decide how much money you'll 

need to accumulate and which investments can best 

help you meet your goals. Remember that there can 

be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be 

successful and that all investing involves risk, including 

the possible loss of principal. 

Looking forward to retirement 

After a hard day at the office, do you ask, "Is it time 

to retire yet?" Retirement may seem a long way off, 

but it's never too early to start planning — especially 

if you want your retirement to be a secure one. The 

sooner you start, the more ability you have to let time 

do some of the work of making your money grow. 

Let's say that your goal is to retire at age 65 with 

$500,000 in your retirement fund. At age 25 you 

decide to begin contributing $250 per month to your 

company's 401(k) plan. If your investment earns 6 

percent per year, compounded monthly, you would 

have more than $500,000 in your 401(k) account 

when you retire. (This is a hypothetical example, of 

course, and does not represent the results of any 

specific investment.) 

But what would happen if you left things to chance 

instead? Let's say you wait until you're 35 to begin 

investing. Assuming you contributed the same 

amount to your 401(k) and the rate of return on your 

investment dollars was the same, you would end up 

with only about half the amount in the first example. 

Though it's never too late to start working toward 

your goals, as you can see, early decisions can have 

enormous consequences later on. 

Some other points to keep in mind as you're 

planning your retirement saving and investing strategy: 

• Plan for a long life. Average life expectancies 

in this country have been increasing for years 

and many people live even longer than those 

averages. 

• Think about how much time you have until 

retirement, then invest accordingly. For 

instance, if retirement is a long way off and 

you can handle some risk, you might choose 

to put a larger percentage of your money in 

stock (equity) investments that, though more 

volatile, offer a higher potential for long-term 

return than do more conservative investments. 

Conversely, if you're nearing retirement, a 

greater portion of your nest egg might be 

devoted to investments focused on income and 

preservation of your capital. 

• Consider how inflation will affect your 

retirement savings. When determining how 

much you'll need to save for retirement, 

don't forget that the higher the cost of living, 

the lower your real rate of return on your 

investment dollars. 

Facing the truth about college savings 

Whether you're saving for a child's education or 

planning to return to school yourself, paying tuition 

costs definitely requires forethought — and the 

sooner the better. With college costs typically rising 

faster than the rate of inflation, getting an early start 

and understanding how to use tax advantages and 

investment strategy to make the most of your savings 

can make an enormous difference in reducing or 

eliminating any post-graduation debt burden. The 

more time you have before you need the money, the 

more you're able to take advantage of compounding 

to build a substantial college fund. With a longer 

investment time frame and a tolerance for some risk, 

you might also be willing to put some of your money 

into investments that offer the potential for growth. 

Consider these tips as well: 

• Estimate how much it will cost to send 

your child to college and plan accordingly. 

Estimates of the average future cost of 

tuition at two-year and four-year public and 

private colleges and 

universities are widely 

available. 

• Research financial 

aid packages that 

can help offset part 

of the cost of college. 

Although there's no Chip Stanley 

guarantee your child will receive financial 

aid, at least you'll know what kind of help is 

available should you need it. 

• Look into state-sponsored tuition plans that 

put your money into investments tailored to 

your financial needs and time frame. For 

instance, most of your dollars may be allocated 

to growth investments initially; later, as your 

child approaches college, more conservative 

investments can help conserve principal. 

Think about how you might resolve conflicts 

between goals. For instance, if you need to save for 

your child's education and your own retirement at the 

same time, how will you do it? 

Investing for something big 

At some point, you'll probably want to buy a home, 

a car, maybe even that boat that you've always 

wanted. Although they're hardly impulse items, large 

purchases often have a shorter time frame than other 

financial goals; one to five years is common. 

Because you don't have much time to invest, 

you'll have to budget your investment dollars wisely. 

Rather than choosing growth investments, you may 

want to put your money into less volatile, highly liquid 

investments that have some potential for growth, but 

that offer you quick and easy access to your money 

should you need it. 

About The Great South Advisory Group 

The Great South Advisory Group is the 

approved retirement income planning firm to the 

South Carolina Nurses Association. As a benefit 

of membership in the SCNA, you can receive 

your personalized Retirement Income Evaluation 

report for no charge. Simply call to schedule your 

complimentary appointment at 803.223.7001. Visit 

their website at www.greatsouthadvisorygroup.com. 

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Member: NYSE, 

FINRA, SIPC. Portions of this article were prepared 

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Advocacy 

List of co-signers 

Care and 

Concern 

of SCNA is with 

Is extended to the family of Joanne 

and Bill Rawson who died recently 

within days of each other. 

Weatherly Brice in the death of her 

mother this past April. 

Is extended to the family of Dora 

McNeil Sandu who died 

August 12, 2020. 

Is extended to the family of Lynn 

Gossett Eppley who died 

April 13, 2020. 

Is extended to Renatta Loquist and 

family in the death of her husband 

Steve Loquist on August 14, 2020. 

Is extended to the family of Ellen 

Duncan who died on August 14, 2020. 

Is extended to Shirley Bannister 

and her husband on the death of their 

daughter Demetria ‘Demi’ Bannister 

who died of COVID-19 on 

September 7, 2020. 

• Regular hours 

• Career advancement 

• Vacation/sick leave and 

paid state holidays 

• State retirement and 

investment options 

• Flexible work schedules 

in some areas


Advocacy 

Legislative Update 

A Statement Against Racism 

Wanda Crotwell, The Southern Group 

SCNA Lobbyist 

As you are all aware, the onset of COVID-19 

changed everything about “life as we know it” in 

March of 2020. As a result, the South Carolina 

General Assembly stood in recess in March, with 

brief returns to session in May and June to deal with 

COVID-related funding measures and the pending 

state budget for fiscal year 2021. As a result, the 

General Assembly passed three pieces of legislation 

upon their two-day returns. 

The first was the allocation of the 

recommendations from AccelerateSC for the first 

phase of federal CARES Act funding. Of the $1.9 

billion allocated to the state, almost $1.2 billion was 

allocated to state agencies, education, hospitals, 

institutions of higher learning, and expansion of rural 

broadband. 

The second was a continuing resolution to fund 

the operations of state government at the current 

levels beginning July 1, the start of the new fiscal 

year. 

And the third was the annual sine die resolution 

that set the terms for adjournment of session and 

the dates of their return. As a result, the General 

Assembly is currently standing adjourned, but will 

return to session on September 15 for no more 

than two weeks to focus on a few key issues. The 

first will be the allocation of the almost $800 million 

of remaining CARES relief funding. The second will 

be the passage of a state budget for 2020-2021. 

That “new” appropriations bill will then replace the 

continuing resolution currently in place to pay for the 

operations of government until that time. 

Finally, according to the terms of the sine die 

resolution, they will have the ability, although not the 

requirement, to consider any and all bills that have 

crossed from one legislative body to the other. While 

that would leave numerous pieces of legislation 

eligible for consideration, the insight we are getting 

at this point is that it is extremely doubtful that any of 

those bills will be considered unless they are used as 

vehicles for any needed COVID “fixes” that may need 

to be addressed before January. 

As a result, we anticipate that all legislation 

pending before the General Assembly at the time of 

adjournment in the spring will be dead for the year 

and will need to be reintroduced for consideration 

in the 2021-2022 session, which begins the second 

Tuesday in January. Certainly that could change, 

but given the rate of COVID cases currently in the 

state, we do not anticipate the members being 

supportive of long discussions or debates in closed 

chambers. We expect their business in September to 

be focused solely on funding issues with legislative 

discussions, especially those not related to COVID, 

being held for January. 

Nurses have a responsibility to use your voices to 

call for change. To remain silent is to be complicit. 

The South Carolina Nurses Association and the 

South Carolina Nurses Foundation stand united 

in opposition to racism of any form. The avoidance 

of racism, discrimination, police brutality, and for 

nurses, the fundamental basic human rights are 

foundational to nursing. In keeping with the American 

Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, we 

stand together: Nurses Strong for fundamental rights 

of all people. 

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CEAC Thank You to 

Members 

SCNA’s Continuing Education Approver 

Committee (CEAC) is an accredited approver of 

continuing nursing professional development (CNPD) 

programs by the American Nurses Credentialing 

Center (ANCC). We have held accreditation for 

over 20 years and were recently reaccredited for 

another four-year term in 2019! The purpose of 

CEAC is to review and approve applications from 

individuals or organizations who are interested 

in providing contact hours for continuing nursing 

professional development (CNPD) activities or 

programs. Additionally, our committee is responsible 

for reviewing and approving applications from 

individuals or organizations who are interested 

in being approved providers of contact hours for 

CNPD programs. Approved providers are those who 

demonstrate the capacity to deliver CNPD programs 

without seeking committee approval for each 

individual activity. 

Volunteers from within the SCNA membership 

who provide concurrent peer review of applications 

throughout the year staff the CEAC. Members 

meet quarterly for initial and ongoing professional 

development and discussion of committee business. 

We also conduct additional work throughout the 

year to provide support to our indivitdual activity 

applicants and approved providers. In 2019 there 

were over 7,500 contact hours awarded to nearly 

40,000 nurses in the CEAC service area as a result 

of the application reviews conducted by the CEAC 

members! Current members of the CEAC are listed 

below. We are so thankful for their service, expertise, 

and commitment to the provision of high-quality 

nursing professional development opportunities for 

nurses in our region. 

CEAC Nurse Peer Reviewers: 

• Nelda Hope BSN, RN 

• Cheryl Neuner BSN, RNC 

• Weatherly Brice MSN, RN-BC 

• Mary Wessinger MN, BSN, RN 

• Vanessa Thompson APRN, GNP-PMH, NP- 

BC 

• Deborah Camak MSN, RNC-MNN 

• Tonya Wagner BSN, RN 

Committee Chair: 

Shara Rhodes, DNP, MSN\ED, RN, NPD-BC, NE-BC


South Carolina Board of Nursing 

SEPTEMBER 2020 / OCTOBER 2020 / NOVEMBER 2020 

110 Centerview Dr. • Columbia, SC • 29210 • P.O. Box 12367 • Columbia, SC 29211-2367 

Phone: 803-896-4550 • NURSEBOARD@LLR.SC.GOV • Fax: 803-896-4515 • http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/ 

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 

MISSION OF THE BOARD OF NURSING 

The mission of the State Board of Nursing for South 

Carolina is the protection of public health, safety, and 

welfare by assuring safe and competent practice of 

nursing. 

This mission is accomplished by assuring safe initial 

practice as well as continuing competency in the practice 

of nursing and by promoting nursing excellence in the 

areas of education and practice. The Board licenses 

qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses, 

registered nurses or advanced practice registered 

nurses. Complaints against nurses are investigated and 

disciplinary action taken when necessary. Schools of 

nursing are surveyed and approved to ensure quality 

education for future nurses. 

COVID 19 PANDEMIC (SC Board of Nursing Response) 

Effective March 14, 2020, Governor McMaster declared 

a public health emergency in SC in response to the 

spread of COVID-19 in South Carolina. Based on his 

Executive Order, the Board of Nursing posted its Limited 

Emergency License (LEL) application so employers can 

bring nurses who do not possess a multi-state license 

to South Carolina to assist with the emergency response 

to COVID-19. To date, two hundred fifty-eight (258) LEL’s 

have been issued. LEL’s are valid for fifteen (15) days and 

automatically renew during the pendency of the public 

health emergency. Employers seeking to bring in large 

numbers of licensees to assist during the pandemic may 

also contact SC DHEC, who has waived certain licensing 

requirements during the pendency of the public health 

emergency. 

Due to delays in graduates being able to complete 

NCLEX testing brought about by COVID-19, SC DHEC 

and LLR issued a joint order granting new graduates 

temporary authorization to work in South Carolina. As of 

9-4-2020, Board staff members have issued one hundred 

twenty-one (121) temporary work authorizations (and 

ninety-nine (99) are ‘active’ as graduates successfully 

pass the NCLEX and become licensed). 

Two separate orders were passed specific to APRN’s. 

The first order suspended enforcement of certain 

requirements regarding nurse practitioner’s engaged in 

practice with physicians in the border states of North 

Carolina and Georgia (and these APRN’s had a pre-existing 

provider-patient relationship with patient’s living in South 

Carolina prior to the pandemic). Subsequently, the Board of 

Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing published a 

joint order suspending enforcement of certain requirements 

of practice by PA’s and APRN’s in certain settings. 

In addition to increased activity related to the 

pandemic, Board staff have issued over 3,200 licenses 

since mid-March. To date, South Carolina has 12,158 

LPN’s, 65,552 RN’s and 8,345 APRN’s actively licensed in 

this state for a total of 86,055 licensees. 

2020-2022 LICENSURE RENEWALS 

As of September 1, 2020, more than 73,600 LPN’s, 

RN’s and APRN’s have successfully renewed their 

license (to expire April 30, 2022). Research and statistical 

data collected each renewal period is helpful for state 

government, employers, academic partners, etc. to plan 

future workforce needs within the state. 

South Carolina Code section 40-33-38 requires that all 

licensees renew their license biennially. 

The deadline for renewing your South Carolina license 

is September 30, 2020. You have until October 31, 2020, 

to renew and reinstate your nursing license from lapsed 

back to active status (it is illegal to practice under a 

lapsed license). You may contact the Board with renewal 

questions at NurseRenewal@llr.sc.gov. 

Please do not send your competency information to 

the Board unless requested to do so! 

Online renewal will be available twenty-four (24) hours 

a day until October 31, 2020. To access, please log in 

to https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/OnlineRenewals/ and then 

enter your user ID and password. If you do not know your 

password, go to “Recover/Reset My Password” and your 

password will be emailed to you. If you do not have a 

current email address on file with the Board, please email 

the Board at NurseRenewal@llr.sc.gov with your name, 

license number, birth year and current email address. A 

current email address must be kept on file with the Board 

at all times. 

You may pay for your renewal using a credit card, a 

debit card, or via an electronic check. The renewal fees 

are as follows: 

LPNs and RNs - $75 

APRNs - $105 

APRNs with Prescriptive Authority - $145 

Once your renewal is completed, a confirmation email 

will be sent to you directly. The Board has a paperless 

process so you will no longer receive a wallet card after 

you renew your license for the 2020– 2022 renewal cycle. 

You can verify your license on Licensee Lookup on the 

Board’s website at https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/ 

LookupMain.aspx within 3 business days of completing 

your renewal. Should you encounter any problems with 

renewing your license online, please contact the Board by 

email at the following address: NurseRenewal@llr.sc.gov. 

Due to a high volume of inquiries, these will be answered 

within 72 hours of receipt in the order received. Thanks in 

advance for your patience! 

NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT 

Indiana implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact 

July 1, 2020; New Jersey is allowing nurses who hold 

active, unencumbered, multi-state licenses issued by 

Nurse Licensure Compact member states to practice in 

New Jersey under their multi-state licenses. In addition, 

there is pending legislation in at least seven states at the 

present time. 

For additional information on the Nurse Licensure 

Compact go to www.ncsbn.org/compacts.htm 

“PRACTICE PEARLS” 

These “pearls” are offered as points of clarification 

from the South Carolina Board of Nursing Practice 

Consultant, Mindy Carithers, MSN, RN, RN-BC. 

APRNs 

• National certifications submitted to the Board must 

match the licensee name on file, as this is the only 

identifier. You are obligated to notify the national 

certifying body and the Board of any name change. 

Expired national certifications mean statutory licensure 

requirements are not met. Expired certification dates 

automatically update the license status to inactive 

• Please remember to access Licensee Lookup to verify 

updates submitted to the Board of Nursing specific to 

licensure status (national certification/recertification, 

name of primary collaborating physician, prescriptive 

authority, etc.). 

• Please review and reference our website at www.llr. 

sc.gov/nurse for alerts applicable to COVID-19 for 

revisions to practice agreements (and other pertinent 

information). 

HOW CAN I CHECK A LICENSE? 

To check a nursing license, you may utilize one or all of 

the following options: 

(A) South Carolina Licensee Lookup – Go to LICENSEE 

LOOKUP on the Board of Nursing’s webpage www. 

llr.sc.gov/nurse. It is recommended that only a portion 

of the nurse’s name be entered. This site will provide 

the nurse’s name, city/state, license number/type, 

date issued/expiration, license status, and whether the 

license is multi-state or single-state. 

(B) Nursys QuickConfirm – Go to www.nursys.com and 

click on Quick Confirm, following the instructions as 

outlined. This site will provide the nurse’s name, state 

of licensure, license type/number, license status, 

expiration date and discipline status if noted. The 

following states participate in QuickConfirm: 

AK, AL, AS, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, ID, IN, IA, KY, 

LA-PN, LA-RN, ME, MD, MN, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NM, 

NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, US Virgin 

Islands, VA, WV-PN,WV-RN, WI and WY. 

Go to www.ncsbn.org for updates as additional states 

may be added. 

(C) Other states – Most states have licensee lookup/ 

licensure verification on their websites. Links to other 

boards of nursing can be found at www.ncsbn.org. 

(D) You can check for discipline against a South Carolina 

nursing license on the Board’s website www.llr.sc.gov/ 

nurse under BOARD ORDERS. 

NURSYS.COM (E-NOTIFY) 

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of nurse licensure, discipline, and practice privileges for 

RNs and LPNs provided directly by participating boards 

of nursing (BONs) and designated by them to be primary 

source equivalent. 

Once you have registered your organization and 

provided nurse data, you’ll automatically be notified of 

nurse licensure expirations, upcoming renewals and 

disciplinary action from your state and others. It’s free 

of charge, provided as a patient safety initiative by U.S. 

BONs and the NCSBN. 

Learn more, watch a video demo, or enroll for this free 

service at www.nursys.com. 

HAVE YOU MOVED? 

Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code of 

Laws (Nurse Practice Act) requires that all licensees 

notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any address 

change. So you do not miss important time-sensitive 

information, such as an audit notice, legislative updates 

or other licensure information, be sure to notify the Board 

immediately whenever you change addresses. You may 

change your address on the Board of Nursing’s website 

(www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). Choose “Change of Address via 

Online Portal” under QUICK LINKS. 

NOTE: Changing your address with the South Carolina 

Nurses Association (SCNA) does not change your address 

on your licensing records with the South Carolina Board 

of Nursing. 

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR PRIMARY STATE OF 

RESIDENCE 

In accordance with §40-33-1350 of the S.C. Code 

of Laws, Compact rules and regulations will require 

each nurse to declare in writing his/her primary state of 

residence upon initial application and renewal of the 

nursing license. 

If at the time of licensure, the primary state of 

residence was listed as a non-compact state (example: 

WA, OR, NV, CA, OH, NY, etc.), an active single-state 

license in South Carolina was issued. If the primary state 

of residence later changes to South Carolina, a multistate 

license may be obtained by submitting a Declaration 

of Primary State of Residence (PSOR) form available on 

the Board of Nursing’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse) 

under LICENSURE, “Applications and Forms, under 

Miscellaneous Forms.” 

The completed PSOR form should be sent to 

NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov with one of the following items as 

evidence of South Carolina residency: 1) South Carolina 

Driver's License with a home address; 2) South Carolina 

Voter Registration card displaying a home address; 3) 

Federal income tax return declaring the primary state 

of residence as South Carolina; 4) Military Form # 2058 

- state of legal residence certificate; or 5) W2 from US 

Government or any bureau, division or agency thereof 

indicating the declared state of residence. The Compact 

primary residence rule does not apply to military nurses 

or nurses in the federal government, unless they are 

working outside of their military or government position. 

HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? 

It is important to ensure that you receive information 

sent out via e-mail and for renewal of licensure. To change 

your email address, please email NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov 

with the full name on your license, your license number, 

your current email and your new email address. You may 

also change your email address on the Board of Nursing’s 

website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). Choose “Change of 

Address via Online Portal” under QUICK LINKS. 

CHANGING YOUR NAME ON YOUR NURSING 

LICENSE 

1. If you have had a legal name change, submit your 

written request, along with a copy of the legal 

document(s) (example: copy of marriage certificate, 

divorce decree, court order, etc.), to LLR-Board of 

Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211 or 

you can send the request and documents by email 

to NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov. Please indicate in your 

request whether you will use your middle name or 

maiden name for your middle initial or if you wish 

to hyphenate your name. Your request will be 

processed within 14 business days of receipt of 

your documents in the Board’s office and will be 

reflected on Licensee Lookup within three to five 

days after the name change is made. 

2. You may verify that your name change request 

has been processed on LICENSEE LOOKUP on 

the Board’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). Refer 

to Section 40-33-36(B) of the Nurse Practice Act 

regarding statutory requirements for your name on 

your license. You may view the Nurse Practice Act


South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 

– Chapter 33 under LAWS/RULES/POLICIES on 

the Board’s website. 

CE BROKER: CONTINUING EDUCATION TRACKING / 

REPOSITORY 

South Carolina Board of Nursing 

Partners with CE Broker 

CE BROKER is the official Continuing Education tracking 

system of the South Carolina Board of Nursing! CE Broker is 

your main resource for everything that relates to Continuing 

Education and competency. With CE Broker, you can search 

for courses and track your completed credits, to ensure that 

you are up to date. The South Carolina Board of Nursing 

has provided licensees with a free CE BROKER account. 

With this Basic account, you will have access to your course 

history. This lists all of the courses you have completed, and 

you can easily find and report any CE that might be missing. 

You will never have to pay to access all the necessary tools 

to prove your competency when renewing your SC license. 

To activate your free account: 

It is important to notify the Board of changes to 

your e-mail address as well. The Board communicates 

information to its licensees through e-mail and the 

postal service. A current e-mail also facilitates access 

to the Board of Nursing website services. 

SCAM ALERT 

Scammers are targeting nurses, including here in 

South Carolina, by sending them official looking letters 

from Nursing Regulatory Bodies (NRBs) or other State/ 

Federal agencies. The scammers know the business 

of the agencies and NRBs and are connecting with 

the nurses using messaging such as “Your license is 

suspended or will be revoked unless you connect back 

with us and transfer funds to fulfill the financial obligation 

related to this inquiry…” 

1. If you receive a phone call, do not give out your 

personal information during the call. Hang up, 

and do not call the number back unless you have 

determined, through research, that it is legitimate. 

2. Do not reply to a text message asking for you to 

call the number provided in the text to discuss your 

imminent “suspension or revocation of your license.” 

3. Do not reply to an email asking for personal 

information. 

4. Never call a number provided to you in a suspect 

letter or email. 

5. Use your own verified numbers for contacting the 

agency or NRB. 

Be vigilant! If you receive a suspected scam call, email, 

letter, etc., contact the agency or NRB directly to report it. 

Samuel H. McNutt, MHSA, CRNA, Congressional District 

5 – Board Vice-Chairman 

Neil B. Lipsitz, Public Member, Secretary 

Rebecca Morrison, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Congressional 

District 2 

W. Kay Swisher, MSN, RN, Congressional District 3 

Jonella Davis, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Congressional 

District 7 

Robert Wolff, Ph.D., Public Member 

Vacant, (1) Registered Nurse, Congressional District 1 

Vacant, (1) Registered Nurse, Congressional District 6 

Vacant, (2) Licensed Practical Nurse At-Large 

BOARD VACANCIES 

There currently are four vacancies on the South 

Carolina Board of Nursing. Members serve terms of four 

years and until their successors are appointed. Board 

members are appointed by the Governor with the advice 

and consent of the Senate. 

Pursuant to Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice 

Act, when appointing members to the Board of Nursing, 

the Governor will give consideration to include a diverse 

representation of principal areas of nursing not limited 

to hospital, acute care, advanced practice, community 

health and nursing education. Registered nurse and 

licensed practical nurse members must be licensed 

in South Carolina, must be employed in nursing, must 

have at least three years of practice in their respective 

professions immediately preceding their appointment and 

must reside in the district they represent. If you are not 

sure of your congressional district, you may check your 

district at scvotes.org. 

There is one vacancy on the Board of Nursing for a 

Registered Nurse representative from Congressional 

District 1, one vacancy for a Registered Nurse 

representative from Congressional District 6, and two 

vacancies for a Licensed Practical Nurse from the state 

at large. No board member may serve as an officer of a 

professional health-related state association. 

An individual, group, or association may nominate 

qualified persons and submit written requests to the 

Governor’s Office for consideration and appointment 

to the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. If you or 

someone you know is interested in one of these vacant 

positions, a letter of request, along with a resume or 

curriculum vitae, should be submitted to: Boards and 

Commissions, Office of the Governor, 1205 Pendleton 

Street, Suite 525, Columbia, SC 29210. 

Vacancies: [See Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse 

Practice Act for prerequisites and requirements] 

SC STATE BOARD OF NURSING CONTACT 

INFORMATION: 

Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4550 

Fax Line (803) 896-4515 

General Email 

NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov 

Website 

www.llr.sc.gov/nurse 

The Board of Nursing is located at Synergy Business 

Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Drive, Suite 

202, Columbia, SC 29210. Directions to the office can be 

found on the Board’s website www.llr.sc.gov/nurse at the 

bottom of the page. The Board’s mailing address is LLR 

- Office of Board Services - SC State Board of Nursing, 

Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211-1329. 

Regular Board business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 

Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for holidays 

designated by the state. 

BOARD OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION 

Carol A. Moody, MAS, RN, NEA-BC, Administrator 

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT 

Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4470 

VISIT THE BOARD OF NURSING WEBSITE: 

We recommend all nurses licensed by or working 

in South Carolina visit the website (www.llr.sc.gov/ 

nurse) often as information important to the practice of 

nursing is updated regularly. The State Board of Nursing 

Website contains the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 33 – 

Laws Governing Nursing in South Carolina), Regulations 

(Chapter 91), Compact Information, Advisory Opinions, 

Position Statements, Licensure Applications, Competency 

Requirements/Criteria, Application Status, Licensee 

Lookup, Disciplinary Actions, and other helpful information. 

The Nurse Practice Act, Regulations, Advisory Opinions 

and Position Statements are located under the LAWS/ 

RULES/POLICIES tab (and you can also find the AO’s, 

Position Statements, Joint AO’s, etc. under the PRACTICE 

& STANDARDS tab). Competency Requirements/Criteria, 

which includes continuing education contact hours, are 

located under the EDUCATION tab. You will also find the 

Board meeting calendar, agendas, minutes, Board member 

names and the areas they represent under the BOARD tab. 

BOARD OF NURSING MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2020 

Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted on 

the Board’s website at least 24 hours prior to meeting. 

Board of Nursing Meeting September 24-25, 2020 

November 19-20, 2020 

Advanced Practice Committee November 6, 2020 

Advisory Committee on October 20, 2020 

Nursing Education December 1, 2020 

Nursing Practice & October 8, 2020 

Standards Committee 

Designated 2020 State Holidays 

Labor Day September 7, 2020 

Veterans Day November 11, 2020 

Thanksgiving November 26-27, 2020 

Christmas December 24-25, 28, 2020 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED 

The following are vacant positions for advisory 

committees to the South Carolina Board of Nursing: 

1. Advisory Committee on Nursing Education: 

Associate Degree (Nurse Educator) 

2. Expert Reviewers: Nursing Administration, 

Ambulatory (Urgent Care), CRNA, Cardiology, Adult 

Critical Care, Geriatrics (Long Term Care), Home 

Health, and Hospice 

For the Advisory Committee on Nursing Education, 

complete the Committee Nomination Form. For the 

Expert Reviewer openings, complete the Hearing Panel/ 

Investigative Review Committee/Expert Case Review 

Nomination Form. Both forms are available on the Board’s 

website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse) under the LICENSURE tab, 

“Applications/Forms, under Board of Nursing Committees.” 

Submitted nomination forms will be forwarded to the 

Board’s Nominations work group for review. Official action 

regarding appointment/reappointment will occur at the 

following full Board meeting, and qualified applicants will 

be requested to appear in person at the Board meeting. 

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