The purpose of this predictive study was to identify whether health-promoting behavior, as identified in the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II), is a significant predictor for intent to remain in academe teaching in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs among nursing faculty at four-year institutions in the Southern region of the United States. Health-promoting behavior dimensions measured by the HPLP II are physical activity, health responsibility, nutrition, interpersonal relations, spiritual growth, and stress management. Data for this analysis were collected using the HPLP II and the Intent to Stay in Academe scale. A simple regression analysis was used to examine the predictive relationship between health-promoting behavior included in the HPLP II and intent to remain in academe. A total of 100 nursing faculty teaching in BSN programs in the South was surveyed. Most of the sample was White, female, and ranged in age from 25 to 79 years of age. All respondents had at least a master's degree with over half of the sample possessing an earned doctorate and serving in non-tenure-track positions. The overall model was significant, F [1, 74] = 7.56, p = 0.008, R2 = 0.093. A positive relationship existed between intention to remain and the total health score ([beta] = 0.30, p = 0.008). Health-promoting lifestyle statistically significantly predicted intent to remain in academe. The study findings imply that there may be a retention benefit achieved from infusing work environments with health-promoting behaviors. Recommendations for future research on the topic include studies that determine whether specific HPLP II variables have a stronger predictive relationship to intent to remain in academe. Further investigation of factors influencing nursing faculty intent to remain in academia should be explored. [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.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]