Your next great hire is already in your building

Turn clinical rotations into your strongest recruitment pipeline with a ready-to-use post-clinical survey template from myClinicalExchange by HealthStream.

The talent is there. The follow-up is missing.

Every clinical rotation brings motivated, committed nursing students into your units. Most leave without ever hearing about a job.

The numbers tell a clear story:

• 82% of nursing students aren't contacted about job opportunities by the facility where they completed their rotation.
• 79% graduate without a job lined up.
• The U.S. healthcare workforce needs to fill about 194,500 RN openings every year through 2033.

You're facing a nursing shortage while qualified, engaged students walk out your doors. The good news: closing that gap starts with one simple step, asking the right questions before the rotation ends.

What this survey template helps you do

Built from HealthStream research on over 8,500 clinical students, this template gives you a structured way to capture insight when it matters most.

• Gather actionable feedback on the student experience while it's fresh.
• Identify top talent and gauge genuine interest in working for your organization.
• Recruit directly from your rotations, connecting students with roles before graduation.
• Strengthen your student-to-employee pipeline with data you can act on.

Better feedback leads to better hiring decisions, and a more resilient nursing workforce.

What's inside the template

Seven ready-to-use sections walk students through a clear, easy-to-complete survey:

• Student background: program, graduation timeline, and rotation details
• Rotation experience: confidence, learning goals, and overall satisfaction
• Preceptor and team feedback: the behaviors that shape whether students return
• Employment interest: how likely a student is to accept an offer from your facility
• Job search status: where each student stands and when they plan to apply
• Placement resources: the support students need to move from training to employment
• Open reflections: what worked, what could improve, and optional follow-up fields

Each question is designed to give you clear, useful data, no guesswork required.

How it works

1. Download the free survey template.
2. Send it to students within one week of their rotation end date.
3. Review responses to spot recruitment opportunities and improve the student experience.

Start building your pipeline today

The next generation of nurses is committed to this profession. Give your organization a clear, evidence-based way to reach them before someone else does.