Nurse education level leads to higher job satisfaction and retention rate.
Allison Park, S.N., Tritia Tajima S.N., Yen Tran, S.N.
California State University, Northridge, Department of Nursing

Abstract

Many researchers find that BSN-educated nurses have higher job satisfaction than do RNs with less education. We recommend therefore that staff pursue BSN and and that hospitals invest in educational support of their staff. The hoped for outcomes are higher RN satisfaction, increased retention, and reduced cost to agencies.

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