Polk State Nursing Professors in Prestigious Doctoral Programs
Polk State’s nationally recognized Nursing Program just got even better. Two Nursing Program faculty members have been invited to pursue their doctoral degrees at prestigious universities. Professor Mimi Jenko has been accepted to the Doctor…
Nursing Professor Participates in Florida Bioethics Network Event
Polk State Nursing Professor Mavra Kear participated in a panel discussion on March 30 at the Florida Bioethics Network Spring Conference. The topic was “Healthcare Professionalism in Florida: A Discussion With Leadership.” Kear is also…
Polk County Cup Tennis Tournament to Benefit Nursing Scholarships at Polk
The event is scheduled for March 30-April 1 at the Lake Region Yacht and Country Club. It will also benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at Winter Haven Hospital’s Regency Center for Women and Infants…
Nursing Professor is Guest Speaker
Dr. Mavra Kear was the guest speaker at the Ridge Career Center capping ceremony for Practical Nurses on Feb. 8. Kear is also the president of the Florida Nurses Association and coordinates Polk State’s bachelor’s…
Polk State Nursing Student Testifies at Florida Senate Committee Hearing
Cherylynn Juchniewicz testified in support of Senate Bill 208, which loosens licensure restrictions for those who have a felony record but want to become medical professionals. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee unanimously approved the bill…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Students Get Hands-On Introduction to Robotic Surgery
More than a dozen students from Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School were recently introduced to the growing field of robotic surgery, and were even allowed to try their hands – pun intended…
Polk State College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Receives Accreditation
Polk State College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has achieved initial accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, a distinction that will give its graduates a competitive edge as they enter the…
Polk State College EMS Program Honors Preceptor, Instructor of the Year
The Polk State College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program has bestowed its annual Preceptor of the Year and Instructor of the Year awards. Taking the Preceptor of the Year honor was Carol Barnes, the program’s…
Polk State College’s Florida Nursing Students Association Chapter Shines at Convention
Polk State College’s chapter of the Florida Nursing Students Association racked up a number of honors and distinctions at the organization’s recent convention. Among those was the election of student Lisa Fussell as president of…
Polk State Again Surpasses State, Nation on Registered Nurse Licensing Exam
Polk State College nursing students have again outperformed the state and nation on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Through the third quarter, an average of 97.78 percent of Polk State nursing students…