South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON) · NP

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Below is exactly what South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from SDBN(~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

South Dakota has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
8 hrs
Custom

New DEA-registered practitioners (South Dakota NPs who newly obtain a DEA registration)

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Federal DEA MATE Act requirement (not a South Dakota BON requirement): All newly DEA-registered practitioners must complete 8 hours of one-time training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Federal DEA requirement only — not a state SDBON CE obligation.
Federal MATE Act / 21 U.S.C. § 823(m)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

South Dakota accepts CME from nationally accredited providers. Confirm provider eligibility with South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON) before the renewal cycle.

Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

No CE requirement exists for South Dakota APRN/NP renewal — this is a genuine no-CE state at the state level

FAQ
Does South Dakota require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
No. South Dakota imposes no pharmacology CE requirement for NPs with prescriptive authority at the state level. The SDBON does not require pharmacology CE or any other topic-specific CE for APRN renewal. South Dakota CNPs have full independent prescriptive authority without any state-level pharmacotherapy CE mandate. National certifying bodies may require pharmacotherapeutics CE as part of recertification, but this is a certification body requirement, not a state requirement.
Is South Dakota in the APRN Compact?
No. South Dakota is an NLC compact member for RN licensure but is not a member of the APRN Compact as of 2026. APRN authorization in South Dakota is state-specific. NPs from other states who wish to practice as APRNs in South Dakota must obtain South Dakota APRN licensure through the SDBON regardless of APRN credentials held in other states. The NLC compact status applies only to the underlying RN license layer.
Does South Dakota require NPs to maintain national certification for APRN renewal?
Yes. Maintenance of current national certification in the appropriate APRN role and population focus is required for APRN renewal in South Dakota. For CRNAs, this means maintaining NBCRNA certification. For NPs, this means maintaining an active AANP, ANCC, or equivalent certifying body certification. Allowing national certification to lapse affects South Dakota APRN licensure renewal eligibility. NPs should track their national certification expiration dates separately from their SDBON license renewal date.
Where can I check my South Dakota NP/APRN license renewal date?
South Dakota NPs can verify their APRN license status and access renewal applications through the SDBON Nurse Portal at https://www.sdbon.org/NurseLicensure/RenewalApp.asp. The SDBON main website at https://www.sdbon.org provides practice guidance, CNP-specific information at https://www.sdbon.org/Practice/CNP.asp, and contact information. SDBON can be reached at 605-362-2760 during business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday).

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. https://www.sdbon.org
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This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON), or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state's medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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