The Mission of the Board of Nursing is to protect the public through the regulation of nursing licensure, practice and education, in accordance with SDCL 36-9, SDCL 36-9A, ARSD 20:48, and ARSD 20:62.
The Vision of the Board of Nursing is to inspire public confidence in the profession of nursing through regulatory excellence and honoring human dignity.
4305 S. Louise Ave., Suite 201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3315605-362-2760
The SDBON is committed to maintaining clean, disinfected areas for staff and visitors. To help ensure safety, if you are planning to come to the office and want to meet face-to-face with Board staff, please call ahead to make an appointment. You will need to complete a screening before entering staff areas. Please do not come to the office if you have symptoms of illness. Thank you for your help in decreasing the spread of COVID-19.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information 
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Employers: Executive Order 2020-30 declares a state of emergency in SD until December 30, 2020, unless sooner terminated by the Governor. Pursuant to SDCL 36-9-28 and 36-9A-3, LPNs, RNs, and APRNs who practice in SD or who provide telehealth services to SD residents, are exempted from licensure. Employers should verify the licensure status of the nurse at www.nursys.com, free of charge.
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Emergency actions in other states: https://www.ncsbn.org/covid-19.htm
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Free online COVID-19 courses from NCSBN for nurses and students
- CNPs/CNMs: CMS Waivers and Flexibility Information
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Department of Health Resources: https://doh.sd.gov/news/Coronavirus.aspx
Quick Links
- A-Z Topics (Site Index)
- Address Change
- Dakota Nurse Connection (Official publication of Board)
- Complaint Process
- Education - Nursing Programs
- Licensure & Renewal
- License Verification
- Name Change: RN, LPN, & APRN
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL)
- Practice, Advisory Opinions, Position Statements, Decisioning Guide
- RN and LPN
- APRN (CNM, CNP, CNS, CRNA)
- Controlled Substance Registration for CNPs, CNMs, CRNAs
- Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Registration and Training:
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