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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 Nursing application period postponed
Polk State College has delayed the application period for the Nursing Program as it continues to monitor and respond to COVID-19. The application period that was originally scheduled from May 15 through May 31 is…