Polk State Nursing application open through May 15

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Important
The application for the Polk State Nursing Program has been reopened through May 15 as part of the late admission window for the generic, transition, and bachelor’s degree tracks for the Fall 2025 Semester.
Interested students should visit polk.edu/nursing for more information and the link to the application.

Polk State Nursing is a limited-admission, sought-after program with licensure pass rates that exceed state and national averages, highlighting its success in preparing graduates for rewarding careers in healthcare. Polk State Associate in Science in Nursing graduates received 100% pass rates for four consecutive quarters from the second quarter of 2023 through the first quarter of 2024. The second-quarter NCLEX-RN pass rate for 2024 was 93.48%, bringing the program’s cumulative annual average to 96.7%.

Spring 2026 Semester applicants will have an early admission window from June 1 through September 1, 2025, and a late admission window from October 15 through October 25, 2025. Students seeking more information or who have questions can email nursing@polk.edu.