APRN Licensure Roles

South Dakota licenses advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) in four roles:

• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNS)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Find specific licensure information for each type of APRN on the CNM, CNP, CRNA, and CNS licensure pages.