Reactivate LPN/RN/APRN License

It is illegal to practice nursing in South Dakota without an active nursing license. 

Reactivation Application

To reactivate an inactive South Dakota LPN, RN, or APRN nursing license, create a Nurse Portal account, or login to your account, to access the application and instructions. Review the steps to set up a Nurse Portal Account

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