LPN
Scope of Practice
- All nurses must hold an active SD nursing license, or a compact multistate license, to practice nursing in South Dakota.
- South Dakota codified law, SDCL 36-9-4 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.
- 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.

Scope of Practice Decision-Making Framework
Delegation to Unlicensed or Registered Assistive Personnel
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