This study is a descriptive survey incorporating two predictive questions of registered nurses (RN) who previously held a diploma (DI) or associate degree in nursing (ADN) and returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); the attitude, or perception, of nursing practice was examined. This study investigated whether the RN-to-BSN graduate perceived a change in his or her nursing care since receiving his or her BSN; specifically, did the length of time the individual had been an RN, the overall cost of the program, and length of time worked as a BSN impact their perception of value in obtaining the BSN or the perception of current nursing practice. Several articles have been written comparing outcomes of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to the ADN- and DI-prepared nurses, suggesting there are positive patient outcomes associated with the higher educational degree. However, there is little information specific to the nurse's self-perception of their own nursing practice after returning to school and obtaining the baccalaureate degree. Using a backward regression, the results of the first question showed significance as the linear combination of reported number of years that an RN had practiced nursing, out-of-pocket cost of the program, and reported number of years worked as a BSN did statistically significantly predict the value ascribed to obtaining the BSN degree, with the strongest effect being out-of-pocket cost, "F"(1, 78) = 13.36, p < .001. The results of the second research question using backward regression showed the linear combination of reported number of years that an RN had practiced nursing, out-of-pocket cost of the program, and reported number of years worked as a BSN did not statistically significantly predict perceived impact of BSN education on current nursing practice, "F"(1, 76) = 3.43, p = .068. This study was performed within the Sentara College of Health Sciences, a small health sciences college, which is under the umbrella of the larger healthcare system, Sentara Healthcare, in an urban Southeastern Virginia setting. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]