2015 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 33 - NURSES
Section 40-33-33. Inactive status of certain licenses.
(A) When a licensed practical nurse becomes licensed as a registered nurse, the person's LPN license must be placed on inactive status.
(B) When a registered nurse becomes licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse, the person's RN license must be placed on inactive status. However, an APRN is authorized to practice as a RN while the person's APRN license is in good standing, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the board.
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
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