Current Nursing Workforce
Actively Licensed Nurses
As of August 2024, the SDBON reported:
| Active Nurses | Number |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 19,914 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses | 2,717 |
| Certified Nurse Midwives | 55 |
| Certfied Nurse Practitioners | 2,492 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists | 558 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | 43 |
Actively Registered Nursing Assistants
As of August 2024, the SDBON reported:
| Active Registrants | Number |
|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aides | 11,438 |
| Medication Aides | 4,735 |