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title: Arizona College of Nursing and Scholars Network Announce Partnership to Expand Nursing Jobs and Loan Repayment
url: "https://arizonacollege.edu/blog/arizona-college-of-nursing-and-scholars-network-announce-partnership-to-expand-nursing-jobs-and-loan-repayment/"
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date_published: 2026-04-30
date_modified: 2026-04-30
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# Arizona College of Nursing and Scholars Network Announce Partnership to Expand Nursing Jobs and Loan Repayment

_Partnership connects nursing graduates to healthcare employers with employment pathways and employer-sponsored loan repayment._

PHOENIX, April 28, 2026 /
[PRNewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arizona-college-of-nursing-and-scholars-network-announce-partnership-to-expand-nursing-jobs-and-loan-repayment-302755883.html)
/ — Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) and Scholars Network have announced a new
partnership aimed at addressing the nation’s nursing workforce shortage by
connecting graduates directly to employment opportunities and employer-sponsored
loan repayment programs.

Through this collaboration, AZCN graduates will gain access to a growing network
of healthcare employers offering structured career pathways, including
guaranteed employment opportunities and employer-sponsored student loan
repayment. The initiative is designed to reduce early-career turnover, ease
financial barriers for new nurses, and strengthen long-term workforce stability.

Scholars Network partners with health systems and academic institutions to build
sustainable talent pipelines, enabling employers to engage and recruit nursing
students earlier in their education and transition them more seamlessly into the
workforce.

Initially, the partnership will support students across AZCN campuses in
Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Falls Church, Virginia; and Hartford,
Connecticut. By aligning academic preparation with employer needs, the program
enhances both clinical readiness and career outcomes for graduates.

“The generational healthcare shortage facing the nation is exacerbated by
unsustainable early-career turnover and student debt,” said Dr. Sam Maron,
Senior Vice President at Noodle, which leads the Scholars Network initiative
supporting the effort. “We are proud to partner with Arizona College of Nursing
to create a sustainable workforce pipeline that benefits both workers and
patients.”

“This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes
for our students beyond graduation,” said Jason E. Anderson, Chief Executive
Officer of Arizona College of Nursing. “By expanding access to nursing jobs and
loan repayment opportunities, we are helping our graduates launch successful
careers while meeting critical healthcare needs in the communities we serve.”

## Arizona College of Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing’s purpose is to provide people the opportunity to
enhance their lives through education. Arizona College of Nursing offers a
[three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program](https://arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/)
accredited by the
[Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education](https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation)
. The BSN program is offered at
[24 campuses across 15 states](https://arizonacollege.edu/campus-locations/) and
is designed to prepare students for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). Arizona
College of Nursing campuses are institutionally accredited by the
[Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)](https://www.abhes.org/)
, a U.S. Department of Education-recognized national accrediting agency.

For more information, please visit
[arizonacollege.edu](https://arizonacollege.edu/).

## Scholars Network

Scholars Network, operated by Noodle, partners with health systems, combining
clinical and higher education expertise to solve some of healthcare’s biggest
challenges: recruitment, retention, and upskilling of talent. Noodle’s dedicated
team is there throughout, helping to support each student through their
recruitment, enrollment, education, and employment.

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