Polk State OTA and Kids at College programs collaborate to provide students opportunities through pandemic
As Polk State College, the greater community, and the world navigate the COVID-19 health emergency, students, faculty, and staff continue to collaborate and innovate ways to facilitate quality learning experiences in the remote environment. Polk…
Polk State Occupation Therapy Assistant application opens September 1
The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will open on September 1 for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. The application for the Associate in Science degree program will be open for both general…
Polk State graduate ensures family’s sacrifices are not in vain
Ana Karina Magana sounds like many accomplished Polk State College graduates. She speaks with pride and confidence about accomplishing her degree and career as a nurse; yet at one time, she thought she would never…
Polk State Nursing alumni serve as community heroes
As nurses and healthcare workers across the globe continue to receive praise for their service through the COVID-19 public health emergency, Polk State College expresses thanks to alumni of its Health Sciences programs serving on…
Polk State College Cardiovascular Technology Program granted continuing CAAHEP accreditation
At its meeting on May 15, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) granted continuing accreditation to the Cardiovascular Technology Program at Polk State College in…
TEAS testing available for Polk State Nursing Program applicants
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) proctored testing is now available remotely for individuals applying for the Polk State Nursing Program for the Fall 2020 Semester. Applicants can take the test online. A computer with…
Polk State Nursing grad takes skills to NYC to care for COVID-19 patients
It’s the “Wild Wild West” of nursing, Anna Hansel says. It’s the end of week five of 13 she plans to spend on assignment in New York City, where the Polk State College Nursing alum…
Polk State Nursing grad & professor publish research in renowned journal
Polk State College Nursing graduate Kori Stolzman and Professor of Nursing Joan Connors are celebrating months of research and collaboration with their publication in renowned journal Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. The article titled “Implementing…
Polk State Respiratory Care students & grads prepared to save lives
Polk State College’s Health Sciences programs prepare students for the frontline and in just one week, Respiratory Care seniors will be graduating and taking the next step to becoming the healthcare professionals local hospitals need.…
Polk State Radiography “is still here and still strong,” preparing students for the frontline
Polk State College’s Health Sciences programs maintain longstanding reputations of excellence and have trained many of Polk County’s healthcare professionals. This may be more critical than ever during the COVID-19 public health emergency, with Polk…