RN Practice
All nurses must hold an active SD nursing license, or a compact multistate license, to practice nursing in South Dakota.
Scope of Practice
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South Dakota codified law, SDCL 36-9-3 and ARSD 20:48:04 outtline the legal scope of practice for RNs who practice in the state of South Dakota, in-person or via telehealth.
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All health care providers, including nurses, are expected to adhere to the requirements in SDCL 34-52 when providing services to patients located in South Dakota through telehealth.
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Nurses and employers are encouraged to use the Board's approved Scope of Practice Decision-making Framework as a guide to making decisions on whether a specific task, intervention, or activity is in an RN's scope.
Delegation to Unlicensed or Registered Assistive Personnel
Safe Driving
Nurses are encouraged to discuss with their patients the effects their medical condition and medication use has on the ability to safely operate a vehicle, in any mode of transportation. Learn more and find additional resources on the dangers of Drugged Driving by visiting the National Transportation Safety Board and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.