South Dakota State Policy Fact Sheet
Nurse Practice Act: SDCL § 36-9
Regulatory Structure: Full Practice
State practice and licensure laws authorize NPs to evaluate patients, diagnose and prescribe medications and therapeutic measures.
SDCL § 36-9A-12
Regulatory Agencies
NP practice is regulated by the Board of Nursing.
SDCL § 36-9A-5
Licensure Requirements
State law requires an RN license and national certification.
SDCL § 36-9A-4
Continuing Education*
CE hours are to be completed in accordance with national certification requirements.
Medical Staff Membership**
Medical staff is to be determined by a facility’s governing body.
SDCL § 36-9A-13.1
Signature Recognition on Items of Patient Care
- Physical Therapy: Statute provides for South Dakota NPs’ referral to physical therapy.
SDCL § 36-9A-13.1 - Parking Permits: South Dakota NPs are not presently authorized to provide proof of disability for disabled parking permits.
SDCL § 36-9A-12 - Do Not Resuscitate Orders: South Dakota NPs are authorized to sign do not resuscitate orders.
SDCL § 34-12F-1 - Death Certificates: South Dakota NPs are authorized to sign death certificates.
SDCL § 36-9A-12
*Contact hours in specific topics may be required. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for current information.
**Medical staff membership refers to governing and voting privileges and is not reflective of clinical or admitting privileges within institutions.
Updated November 2017