title: The benefits of earning a BSN.
abstract: This article presents several benefits of earning a BSN. In trying to make the decision to return to school, it is easy to focus on the sacrifices one must make. Returning to school can be stressful, disruptive of family routines, and financially difficult, but at the same time, earning a BSN can offer various benefits. These depend on several factors such as the nurse's years in practice, current position, and career goals.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: McKenzie
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence