S.C. Code § 40-33-230

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 40-33-230 - Licensure requirements for foreign-educated nurses

Beginning January 1, 2007, the State Board of Nursing shall require foreign-educated candidates for licensing as registered nurses to pass:

(1) the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX); and

(2) an English language proficiency test that determines whether or not the license applicant is proficient in conversational English with regard to medical terminology and the skills required of a registered nurse.

S.C. Code § 40-33-230

2005 Act No. 87, Section 5.

2005 Act No. 87, Section 7, provides as follows:

"This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to nursing licenses applied for after September 30, 2006."