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Education Breeds Success, According To Philadelphia Nursing Assistant Professor
"The philosophical part of my advice is this: Believe that your education has prepared you to succeed," says Assistant Professor Michelle Kelly.
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"The philosophical part of my advice is this: Believe that your education has prepared you to succeed," says Assistant Professor Michelle Kelly.
"Make a five-year professional plan for yourself and set achievable goals--then stick to it," says architect Ian Toner.
As Jill Schlesinger reports, before you reject any positions consider this: Career Cast assembled a number of underrated professions that may be worth a second look.
Jill Schlesinger reports Wallethub conducted analysis to find the best entry-level jobs and IT-related positions took four of the top five spots.
Criminal Justice Professor Kristen Acosta says, "My main piece of advice would be to be patient but persistent. In my experience, the individuals who do well in this field display both of these characteristics."
" As word processors and the internet became essential to the world, it also became a vital part of teaching and learning," says Linda Leibowitz.
Leroy Gray is the founding physics teacher at Philadelphia-based Science Leadership Academy at Beeber.
Women earn just 76.5 percent of what men earn based of median annual salaries for full time workers.
Jill Schlesinger reports that employment for qualified social workers will grow by 19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.
"I found that having some relevant, 'real-life' experience was useful when I needed to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)," says Nurse Dorothy Sachs.
Kelly Lender says, "I love what I do every day and being able to work in a place that has many different clients and unique needs keeps things interesting. I also love where I work, WebLinc is a place that fosters creativity, collaboration and personal growth."
"Staying up to date with the current industry trends allows you to envision what the future might bring," says V.P. Joe Stubblebine from Beyond.com.
Jill Schlesinger reports if you are interested in a career in criminal justice, you've picked the right time.
Jill Schlesinger reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that employment for personal financial advisors is expected to rise by 27 percent during the next eight years.
"I'm looking for three things: poise, process and a point of view," says Erin Allsman of the Brownstein Group on what she looks for in an employee.
Private Investigator, Jeff Stein suggests that aspiring detectives "apply for investigative positions while in college or do an internship with a private investigator."
"The master's in nursing gave me the essential knowledge to begin a higher level of practice with solid clinical expertise," says Mental Health Nurse Jennifer Klapper.
Jill Schlesinger reports those who completed a Bachelor's degree or higher were in better shape when it comes to employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.9 percent.
Jill Schlesinger reports if you are considering purchasing a franchise, get ready to do your research before putting down a fee.
"If you take some risks and follow your passions, your students will notice, and you'll teach them one of the most important skills of all: determination," says Sarah Sterling of The Shipley School.
"I wasn't trained in the technology field, but I picked it up along the way, and now serve as a business and technology voice within my organization. The ability to learn quickly is key for people in the tech field," says Christopher Young.
At Doylestown Hospital, Patricia A. Stover provides leadership and direction for the functioning of the various departments of the nursing team, consistent with the hospital's mission and annual strategic goals.
Jill Schlesinger reports you could work at non-profit environmental organizations, solar and wind technology companies.
Jill Schlesinger reports that the Labor Department predicts that jobs for reporters, correspondents and broadcast news analysts will drop by 13 percent from 2012 to 2022 due to a decline in advertising revenue.
"My clinical experience from my internship and postdoctoral fellowship built a foundation for my career; as it was in those experiences that I learned how to apply what I learned in class and in textbooks to real life."
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talks about acquiring Carlos Estévez and if the team is making any other moves ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
A car crash on I-95 caused authorities to temporarily close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talks about acquiring Carlos Estévez and if the team is making any other moves ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
A car crash on I-95 caused authorities to temporarily close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
A car crash on I-95 caused authorities to temporarily close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Josh Shapiro appeared at a historic barn in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and rallied a few hundred voters for likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Three men involved in over two dozen retail thefts dating back to April, stealing over an estimated $14,000 worth of merchandise were arrested Sunday, July 14, police announced Friday.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal to protect the city from persistent flooding.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talks about acquiring Carlos Estévez and if the team is making any other moves ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Ranger Suárez is heading to the injured list and the Phillies have recalled Kolby Allard from the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
In her third Olympic appearance at the 2024 Paris Games, decorated gymnastics great Simone Biles could set multiple new records.
Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
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With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Media personality Howard Eskin broke his silence about an incident that got him banned from multiple sports venues involving an unwelcome kiss to an Aramark employee.
Enjoy this gorgeous weather while it lasts, because on Monday the chance of rain returns. An area of low pressure parks off the Jersey Shore and spins clouds, showers and storms across the area through Thursday.
Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip discusses making it in the music industry, his favorite Phillies memorabilia, why Chase Utley wouldn't sign his fielding glove for a fan, and why Philadelphia signing Bryce Harper over Manny Machado was the right decision.
On Saturday, 54 teams competed at the eighth annual Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta. Four teams, including the River Sisters, competed in a division specifically for cancer survivors.
Teams at the Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival raise money for different charities each year and in 2024, the Wicked Warriors of East Greenwich are raising money for Services Empowering Rights of Victims. Wakisha Bailey was on the banks of the Cooper River chatting with members of the team that's raised $100,000 in the past 5 years.