Polk State Radiography’s “COVID class” passes at 100%
Known affectionately as the “COVID class”, the Polk State College Radiography Program’s December 2021 class spent almost the entirety of its program working through the COVID-19 pandemic. When all was said and done, the group…
Nursing Pinning Spring 2022
Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on May 4, 2022, for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried…
Polk State graduate’s journey to nursing career started with believing in herself when others already did
As a child, Margarita Garcia felt the odds were stacked against her, preventing her from ever reaching her fullest potential. Her family had emigrated to the U.S., and she worked in the fields with her…
Polk State Nursing application will be open May 15-31
The application for the Polk State Nursing Program will be open from 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, through May 31 for students interested in pursuing the Associate in Science in Nursing starting in August. Nursing…
OTA students help with stress relief in time for exams
As final exams approach, Polk State College students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program want their fellow students to do something critically important – relax. Each year, students from the program take part in…
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology application open April 8 – June 30
The application for Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology Program will be open April 8 through June 30 for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Cardiovascular Technology prepares students for careers as cardiovascular…
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology connects students with professionals & real-world experiences
Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program is connecting its students to professionals from the field with its monthly CVT conferences, where students have the opportunity to hear from experts, ask questions about the field,…
Polk State Respiratory Care application open April 1 – May 15
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open April 1 through May 15 for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…
Jesse Stine Memorial Scholarship for Future Paramedics awards dedicated father, firefighter & student
Many obstacles stood between Alex Pickup-Crawford and paramedic school, but this semester, the financial obstacle became a little less burdensome for him as he received the second award from the Jesse Stine Memorial Scholarship for…
Polk State & CareerSource Polk put student on path to rewarding career in occupational therapy
Higher education that once seemed out of reach for Marisol Ramirez Ramos has now transformed her life thanks to tuition assistance made possible by CareerSource Polk and the quality training she has received through Polk…