South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON) · RN

0 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

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 (any South Dakota nurse who newly obtains 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 before their first DEA renewal. This is a federal requirement, not a state nursing board CE obligation. South Dakota has no state-level CE requirement that this would satisfy.
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 RN renewal — this is a genuine no-CE state

FAQ
What counts as CE for RN renewal in South Dakota?
Because South Dakota has no CE requirement for RN renewal, there are no CE credit rules to apply. Nurses who voluntarily complete CE for professional development, specialty certification maintenance, or other purposes may use any provider they choose for their own purposes. CE completed voluntarily is not tracked or reported to the SDBON and plays no role in the renewal process.
Is South Dakota in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?
Yes. South Dakota is an NLC compact member. South Dakota-licensed RNs who meet compact eligibility requirements hold a multistate license authorizing practice in all other NLC member states. Under the compact, the home state's rules govern renewal. Since South Dakota has no CE requirement, nurses whose primary residence is in South Dakota face no CE obligation at the state level. Nurses from other compact states who practice in South Dakota renew with their home-state boards and comply with their home state's CE requirements.
Are there any mandatory CE topics for South Dakota RN renewal?
No. South Dakota imposes no mandatory CE topics and no CE hours for RN renewal. The SDBON renewal framework requires only the biennial application and fee. The only parallel training obligation for South Dakota nurses is the federal DEA MATE Act 8-hour one-time training, which applies to newly DEA-registered practitioners — but this is a federal DEA requirement, not a South Dakota Board of Nursing CE requirement, and it applies regardless of which state the nurse is licensed in.
Where can I check my South Dakota RN license renewal date?
South Dakota RNs can verify their license status and access renewal applications through the SDBON Nurse Portal at https://www.sdbon.org/NurseLicensure/RenewalApp.asp. Renewal is biennial. For license verification, practice guidance, and contact information, the SDBON main website at https://www.sdbon.org is the authoritative source. SDBON can be reached by phone 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. South Dakota Board of Nursing — Main Website
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23

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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