
Lakeland Fire Department Rescue Chief dedicated to serving community achieves third Polk State degree

Shane Reynolds, Rescue Chief for the Lakeland Fire Department, will graduate with his third Polk State College degree this week and a passion for serving the community that is stronger than ever for this dedicated…

For graduating BSN student, Polk State Nursing runs in the family

Mother, daughter, and son – all graduates of Polk State College, and all gainfully employed nurses saving lives, one patient at time. Mom, Patricia Decker, a 2005 graduate of the Associate in Science in Nursing…

Polk State Respiratory Care receives Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award

For the sixth consecutive year, Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program has received the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), highlighting the program’s accomplishments…

Nursing student perseveres through pandemic with support from Polk State Foundation

Clive Perry says he didn’t truly know what stress was until he enrolled in Polk State College’s rigorous Nursing Program. He had a similar realization when the uncertainty of how to pay for school became…

Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application open through Sept. 30

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 Nursing application period for spring 2021 postponed

Polk State College has delayed the spring 2021 application period for the Nursing Program. The application period that was originally scheduled to take place from August 15 through August 31 is now scheduled to take…

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 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…