Emmanuel College nursing students have a new route to their first clinical role and lower student debt. Through a new partnership with Scholars Network, Emmanuel nursing students can receive employer-sponsored student loan repayment in exchange for a post-graduation work commitment with participating healthcare providers.
Dr. Carol Femia, chair of the BSN program at Emmanuel's Maureen Murphy Wilkins School of Nursing, said the partnership reflects the college's commitment to meeting the region's need for nurses while making those careers more financially attainable for students.
"Emmanuel nursing students learn inside the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, gaining clinical experience at hospitals and research institutions that define modern health care. Scholars Network extends that preparation into a pathway toward their first nursing role, with employer support toward their student loans."
Dr. Carol Femia, Chair, BSN Program, Maureen Murphy Wilkins School of Nursing, Emmanuel College
Scholars Network is a national workforce model, operated by Noodle, that connects students, universities, and healthcare employers to create direct, lower-debt pathways into high-need clinical careers.
"Higher education and healthcare are facing a shared challenge: how to prepare the next generation of nurses without placing unsustainable financial burdens on students. This partnership with Emmanuel College reflects a forward-thinking approach that connects education directly to employment, reduces student debt, and helps health systems build the workforce they urgently need."
Sam Maron, Founder, Scholars Network
How it works for students
The program is open to all Emmanuel nursing students, except those who already work for a participating healthcare provider. Students apply to healthcare employers affiliated with the program, and their post-graduation position is secured upon acceptance, subject to standard onboarding and position requirements. Students can learn more and apply on the Scholars Network student page.