Life Long Learning Equals Career Success For Dallas Doctor Of Nursing
Nursing has advanced and expanded to the point of doctoral degree programs being created to better serve the evolving health care system.
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Nursing has advanced and expanded to the point of doctoral degree programs being created to better serve the evolving health care system.
Cynthia Seskes worked in higher education for 18 years. During that time, she decided that pursuing a master's degree would help balance her business and creative desires.
Dave Wilson is responsible for developing, maintaining, evaluating, and implementing curricular and extracurricular programs to drive student achievement and growth in the e-learning environment.
Educational director and counselor AmyCaron Halstead, of the Lake Highlands and Highland Park Mathnasiums learning centers, helps students understand and love math.
When someone needs help in Plano, they call 911; when the emergency operators need help they call Johnny Johnson, a systems administrator for the 911 System for the City of Plano.
Criminal justice has been a life-long commitment for Kevin Kolbye, recently named assistant chief at the Arlington Police Department.
Latrenda Rush, kindergarten teacher at ILT in North Texas, says "a master's degree speaks volumes about your drive and it demonstrates that you are a continual learner."
Nationally recognized author, travels around the world speaking about leadership and project management and shares his insight on the connection between education and success.
Marketer and technologist Dan Vuksanovich puts his skills to work with a unique product: BLOOD!
Executive VP and Chief Talent Officer at Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dr. Jim Dunn, gives his inspirational story of success, as well as sage advice for returning students.
With consistent job growth in the Dallas area, those who stand the best chance of getting a good job, changing careers or "moving up the ladder" are those with advanced degrees.
Toni Ferrell is a school counselor at Medlin Middle School in Northwest ISD, where she facilitates academic, and social/emotional interventions and accommodations to assist in students' success.
Today's law enforcement personnel know that advanced education helps them stay one step ahead of the competition.
"I am living proof that a person who grows up being told that they are stupid can overcome and not only achieve honor student status, but make a huge difference in children's lives," says middle school teacher and published author Beth Fehlbaum.
When it comes to career success, one might look at high-level positions as being the hallmark of success. But, as Jacque Borel knows, true career success is doing what you love.
Technology is an ever-evolving field, and those wanting to be part of the change should look to build their education.
Inspired as a child by a Fort Worth police officer, Ivan Gomez decided he also wanted to make a positive difference in his community and address the lack of Hispanic police officers.
The Texas unemployment rate slipped to 5.1 percent in October for a second straight month of declines.
The pace of business and technology is moving at a very rapid rate, and those with advanced education coupled with strong skills are more likely to find success in their careers.
Psychotherapist, Pamela Bolen has been interviewed by "The Wall Street Journal," has appeared on television, and has published a humorous parenting book entitled "Parenting out of the Box."
Bradley Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer for Travelocity, has used his business degree to transform several major corporations.
Former Air Force captain turned CEO of Brainband, a Dallas technology services company, discusses the benefit of higher education in the field.
Anthropology is the study of humans and their cultures, religions, sexuality, and languages. Ken Myers parlayed his passion for anthropology into a career teaching others.
A volunteer opportunity as a teenager at a local Lubbock hospital sparked a lifelong interest in the care of others for Bryan Bigham.
As DFW experiences record-breaking business growth, new opportunities to grow in real estate also benefit.
Tuesday morning was the coldest in North Texas since Feb. 19, when the low temperature was 35 degrees.
A woman who was wanted in connection to a hit-and-run that killed a 12-year-old boy has turned herself in nearly two weeks later.
A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart has turned out to be a rock formation.
North Texas awaits millions of travelers in the much anticipated "busiest Thanksgiving travel ever."
Greenville police said this is the first line of duty death for the department in over 100 years.
Greenville police said this is the first line of duty death for the department in over 100 years.
Tuesday morning was the coldest in North Texas since Feb. 19, when the low temperature was 35 degrees.
A woman who was wanted in connection to a hit-and-run that killed a 12-year-old boy has turned herself in nearly two weeks later.
A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart has turned out to be a rock formation.
North Texas awaits millions of travelers in the much anticipated "busiest Thanksgiving travel ever."
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
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.
Kyrie Irving had 32 points, six assists and seven rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-119 without star Luka Doncic.
The Mavericks played without Luka Doncic, still sidelined with a sprained right wrist.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
