Nurses, Healthcare Administrators Are In Demand In Dallas
With over 1 million online job postings for nurses, some of the most sought after positions in the Dallas area are for registered nurses.
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With over 1 million online job postings for nurses, some of the most sought after positions in the Dallas area are for registered nurses.
"There was a nine-year gap between earning my bachelor's and going back to school to earn master's. Get involved early and get it behind you, don't wait as long as I did," said Roy Barker.
More education typically leads to better job prospects and bigger paychecks.
Ratheesh Devadoss is a senior software developer for Avalon Consulting, LLC in Plano. Avalon Consulting, LLC is big data consulting firm that focuses on transforming data into business results through a variety of technologies.
Chad Lawrence started off in sales but didn't care for it. He wanted to transition into human resources and decided to earn a master's degree from the University of Phoenix.
"Obtaining my master's degree will open many career-driven doors for me. I realize that without the master's degree I may not have those opportunities," says Melinda Jones.
"The rewards have been the quiet steady – doors opening. It is the ability to have the skills and the capability to lead people that make a difference in the lives of DISD students every single day," says Tara Brown.
"I developed an interest in global health many years ago through missions, school trips and military service. I knew that a master's degree would give me additional knowledge, training and open doors to new projects and ideas," said Dr. Michael Ray, D.D.S., M.P.H.
"I realized early in my career that it would be necessary to have a master's degree in order to land better and higher paying jobs in my field," says social worker, Rachael Ray.
Stay at home parents rejoining the workforce need to take essential steps to help land a job and it starts with working your personal and professional networks.
It is Cunningham's responsibility to analyze security threats raised through events and from sources such as firewalls, IDS/IPS devices, and private and government intelligence services.
In addition to representing her clients, Knox routinely challenges the legal community to recognize and resolve gender issues among the least diverse profession in our country.
According to the Dallas Business Journal, the Fort Worth site was selected over others because of its access to fiber and renewable energy, its central U.S. location, and the ability for growth as Facebook's needs expand to meet growing user demand.
Just in time for World Conservation Day, the housing market is perking up. Eco-friendly builders are seeing renewed interest in their products, especially for solar panels.
"Do it. Don't put it off. Don't talk yourself out of it. Having a master's degree opens more opportunities," says LuAnn Engleman.
Dr. Nicholas J. Westers is a child psychologist at Children's Medical Center in Dallas and assistant professor of psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Westers is an expert in helping adolescents deal with non-suicidal self-injury.
Helping small businesses grow and become successful is the job of Richard Tozer, a Dallas business consultant.
The Baby Boomer population will increase dramatically over the next 25 years, which means more retirees will be joining the job market.
Determine what degree you are interested in pursuing and then research the schools that offer that degree.
My mentors recommend that I should pursue an M.B.A. I knew that having a master's degree would allow me to teach at the university level.
According to a report from Kiplinger.com, careers in finance rank in eight out of the top ten majors for a lucrative career.
When desiring to make changes, there is an ocean of possibilities. Mike McKenzie chose to leave the security of a government position to go back to school and earn a second master's degree. This helped him help many others have a secure future.
Samuel Brian Conerly is a behavior program instructor at Dallas Independent School District's W. H. Adamson High School. He tracks the behavioral progression or regression of students and provides daily social skills instruction.
"I always wanted to pursue an M.B.A. but hadn't carved out the time to do it. What motivated me was how fast the role of the technologist was changing."
Gamers take note. There may be an opportunity for you to get paid to play.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Chief Rodney Harrison says officers found the suspect under a bridge after a short pursuit. A negotiation team spent hours de‑escalating the standoff.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Chief Rodney Harrison says officers found the suspect under a bridge after a short pursuit. A negotiation team spent hours de‑escalating the standoff.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
