ACE Partners with Carson Tahoe to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce Pipeline

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April 15, 2026

Bianca Stakes

Bianca Stakes

Marketing Content and Communications Specialist

Carson Tahoe employees are now eligible for reduced tuition on ACE degree programs. 

INDIANAPOLIS, April 14, 2026 – American College of Education® (ACE) recently partnered with University of Utah Health affiliate, Carson Tahoe, a not-for-profit health system and one of the region’s top workplaces, to enhance degree program accessibility for healthcare professionals. Carson Tahoe employees can enroll in ACE programs, particularly their healthcare and nursing degrees, at reduced tuition.

“When healthcare systems and higher education unite, we see a beautiful opportunity to address healthcare staffing shortages and empower current professionals to advance their careers,” ACE Chief Growth Officer Monica Carson said. “Carson Tahoe is committed to providing world-class patient care, and we’re excited to create accessible pathways for their employees to deepen their knowledge, build their skills and further their mission.”

With fully online coursework, ACE offers quality RN to BSN, RN to MSN and BSN to MSN programs that allow students to complete practicums locally for their convenience. Administrative healthcare professionals can complete degrees in healthcare administration and public health without in-person requirements.

“At Carson Tahoe, we know that exceptional patient care begins with investing in our people,” Carson Tahoe Chief Nursing Officer Janelle Hoover added. “Our partnership with ACE expands access to flexible, affordable pathways for our nurses and care teams to grow their skills, advance their careers and continue delivering high-quality care to the communities we serve.”

Carson Tahoe is a community-based healthcare system in Nevada featuring one hospital, two urgent care centers, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 20 regional locations.


About American College of Education

American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online private college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master’s or bachelor’s degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is committed to social responsibility as an Impact Institution, where operations are guided by purpose and designed to create real-world impact.

About Carson Tahoe Health

Carson Tahoe Health is an independent, not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system that has served Northern Nevada’s Quad County region since 1949. What began as a single hospital has grown into a fully integrated system with 203 licensed acute care beds, two urgent care centers, hospital-based emergency care, a freestanding Emergent Care Center, and an extensive provider network. An affiliate of University of Utah Health, Carson Tahoe delivers advanced specialty care while keeping patients close to home. The Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, affiliated with Huntsman Cancer Institute, provides comprehensive cancer services. Carson Tahoe also leads innovative behavioral health programs for adults and youth and is recognized as a Las Vegas Review-Journal Business Press Top Workplace for 2025, reflecting its commitment to supporting employees and the communities it serves.

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SOURCE: American College of Education 

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