Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN) – South Carolina
Liberty University and the School of Nursing meet all requirements for enrollment of South Carolina students in this program. All students are required to have a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse License prior to enrollment.
South Carolina State License Requirements:
a. RN License.
i. You must maintain a current, unencumbered RN license for any Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program.
ii. South Carolina is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact Administration, therefore, to participate in practicum in the state of South Carolina, the student must hold an active, South Carolina or Multi-State RN license.
iii. Any change in licensure status must be reported to the Liberty University School of Nursing Online Student Support Coordinator
b. APRN License Application Requirements
i. Education
a. The South Carolina Board of Nursing requires official transcripts from an advanced, organized, formal education program appropriate to the practice and acceptable by the SC BON, completed within the two years prior to applying for Prescriptive Authority. Transcripts must be submitted to the Board in a sealed envelope, or through email, from the educational program. To request an official transcript, you may reach out to the Registrar’s office.
b. Applicants must Provide evidence of completion of forty-five (45) contact hours of education in pharmacotherapeutics acceptable to the board within two (2) years before application. At least fifteen (15) of the forty-five (45) hours should be in controlled substances to pursue a DEA license.
ii. Certification:
Applicants must hold current specialty certification by a board-approved credentialing organization. New graduates shall provide evidence of certification within one year of program completion. This program meets requirements for eligibility to sit for national certification examinations.
Board Link:
The Board is very specific about education and certification requirements. Students must be able to demonstrate that these requirements have been met.
Please visit the South Carolina Board of Nursing for specific steps and guidelines for seeking APRN licensure in this state: Agency (State Board of Nursing): APRN Licensure
Practicum Placement Support – Frequently Asked Questions:
a. Will LUSON support practicum placement in South Carolina?
Liberty University School of Nursing students are approved for practicum in the State of South Carolina.
b. Are there any specific requirements to consider when completing practicum in South Carolina?
Students completing practicum in the State of South Carolina must hold a South Carolina Registered Nurse License, or a Multi-State RN License.