If you hold a South Dakota LPN license, the South Dakota Board of Nursing does not require continuing education. Instead, LPNs verify employment in nursing of at least 140 hours in any 12-month period during the previous six years, or 480 total hours in the previous six years. Those who cannot verify practice must complete a Board-approved refresher course. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
No CE required
South Dakota does not require CE for LPN renewal.
Practice verification
140 hours in any 12-month period, or 480 total hours, within the previous six years.
Refresher fallback
Those without qualifying practice complete an 80+80 hour refresher course.
Biennial renewal
South Dakota LPN licenses renew every two years.
How South Dakota LPNs meet renewal
South Dakota requires no CE. LPNs verify nursing employment of at least 140 hours in any 12-month period during the previous six years, or 480 total hours in that period. Those who cannot must complete a Board-approved refresher course (80 hours self-study theory plus 80 hours supervised clinical).
Mandated subject requirements
South Dakota does not mandate any CE subject for LPN renewal, because no CE is required.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
South Dakota LPN licenses renew biennially. Verify your practice hours (or complete a refresher course) before renewing.
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South Dakota does not require continuing education for LPN renewal. Instead, LPNs verify employment in nursing of at least 140 hours in any 12-month period during the previous six years, or 480 total hours in the previous six years. Nurses who cannot verify practice must complete a Board-approved refresher course (80 hours self-study theory plus 80 hours supervised clinical).
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the South Dakota Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: South Dakota Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
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South Dakota LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Do South Dakota LPNs need CE?
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No — South Dakota requires practice-hour verification instead of CE.
How many practice hours are required?
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140 hours in any 12-month period during the previous six years, or 480 total hours in that period.
What if I can't verify practice?
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You must complete a Board-approved refresher course (80 hours theory plus 80 hours supervised clinical).
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