Polk State Foundation funds tech for Nursing students
The Polk State College Foundation recently funded technology including laptops and scanners used at area hospitals for the Polk State Nursing Program. This investment enhances the Nursing Program’s simulation experience for students, specifically in the…
Polk State Nursing student credits success to generosity of Foundation donors & expertise of faculty
Amer Kassas is like many Polk State College students, balancing a full-time job and raising a family while pursuing his higher education and workforce training. Also like many students, he credits the generosity of the…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application open Sept. 1 – 30
The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program will open its application for the 2021-2022 Academic Year on September 1. The application for the Associate in Science degree program will be open for both general…
Polk State Nursing application open August 15-31
The application for the Polk State Nursing Program will be open August 15 through August 31, 2021, for students interested in pursuing the Associate in Science in Nursing starting in January. Nursing is a limited-admission…
Polk State Foundation lightens load for hardworking Respiratory Care student
Shaledra Turner’s busy schedule includes a full-time course load as a Polk State Respiratory Care student, early morning clinicals, and working weekends and nights in emergency medical services on a private ambulance. She admits that…
Apply now for Polk State Sonography, Radiography programs
The application periods for both the Polk State Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Polk State Radiography programs are open from August 1 through August 31. Both applications are available online. Students who are interested in the…
Polk State PTA Director trades clinical role for academia
Mary Krell started June 1 as director of Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and brings nearly 10 years of professional experience to the College. Most recently serving as a clinical instructor for PTA…
Polk State EMS overcomes challenges of pandemic to keep students and first responders on track to achieving their goals
When many classes were being transitioned online at the onset of the pandemic, faculty and staff with Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program were strategizing how to get students back into the classroom…
TEAS testing opens for fall 2021 nursing applicants
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) proctored testing is now available for individuals applying for the Polk State Nursing Program for the Fall 2021 Semester. Applicants can take the test online. A computer with a…
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…