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 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…
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…