Health experience learning program (HELP).

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Medical Education
• Human Resources in Healthcare

Background:

• The Burke Rehabilitation Center has a long-standing program employing undergraduate students as nurses' aides since 1976.
• This program has provided valuable workforce support to the institution.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the mutual benefits of employing undergraduate students as nurses' aides.
• To assess the program's impact on students' career decisions in medicine.
• To explore the adaptability of this model for other healthcare institutions.

Main Methods:

• Longitudinal observation of student nurses' aides program at The Burke Rehabilitation Center.
• Analysis of student career trajectory data.
• Assessment of institutional benefits from employing student nurses' aides.

Main Results:

• The program has significantly influenced undergraduate students' decisions to pursue medical school.
• The institution benefited from employing a motivated and intelligent workforce.
• The program demonstrated mutual benefits for both students and the healthcare institution.

Conclusions:

• The nurses' aide program for undergraduate students offers a mutually beneficial experience.
• This model can be successfully adapted by other healthcare facilities to support workforce needs and guide future medical professionals.