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The Nursing Career Scorecard

Should you take the new job? Stay where you are? This free, interactive worksheet helps you compare your current role against up to three opportunities — with clear eyes and real numbers — before you make your next move.

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What’s inside

A career move is one of the biggest decisions a nurse makes — and gut feeling alone isn’t enough. This scorecard turns a fuzzy, stressful choice into a clear, side-by-side comparison you can actually trust.

1

Score 20 categories

Rate compensation, schedule, leadership, culture, growth, stress, and more — 1 to 10 — for every role you’re weighing.

2

Your non-negotiables

A quick checklist of the things a role MUST have, so a high score can’t hide a deal-breaker.

3

The verdict

Total it up out of 200, then check whether your gut agrees with the math — the best decisions need both.

4

Reflection & decision space

Guided prompts and room to write, so you leave with a decision you feel good about — not just a number.

How to use it

  1. Download & open it your wayPrint the PDF to fill in by hand, or type directly into the editable Word version.
  2. Score each opportunity honestlyOne column for your current job, up to three for the roles you’re considering.
  3. Check the totals against your gutThe highest number isn’t always the right answer — but it’s a powerful place to start the conversation with yourself.
  4. Make your move with confidenceUse the reflection prompts and decision space to commit to your next step.

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This worksheet is provided for personal, educational use to support your own career decision-making. It is not career, financial, or legal advice. © 2026 The RN Network · RNNet.org