Master's Degree Brings Transformative Change For Dallas Director Of Nursing
Sobha Fuller, Director of Nursing for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Parkland Health & Hospital System, says of earning her master's degree "
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Sobha Fuller, Director of Nursing for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Parkland Health & Hospital System, says of earning her master's degree "
"It's what you do with the additional education that matters, not just having 'It'," says Ernie Cote CEO of ChemicalInfo.
According to the latest figures, released Jan. 2015, from Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nation ended the year with 252,000 jobs added in December 2014; this is the best growth since 1999.
The Texas unemployment rate slipped to 4.6 percent in December for a fourth straight month of declines.
As a Technical Account Manager at AppDynamics, Vijay Shankar Venkatachalam provides technical support for customers, helping them utilize AppDynamics' technology to meet their business needs.
Severina Ware accesses and analyzes criminal suspect and offenses information, prepares special crime reports, graphics and statistical data to help keep the city safe.
Linda Duran teaches Social Psychology at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, where students major in Motion Picture Production, Acting, or Music Theatre.
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"Don't get a master's degree immediately following your bachelor's. Figure out what you love to do, start doing it and then identify a master's program."
Dr. Scott Wise, Chief Operating and Medical Officer, says "Most practicing physicians have a business manager to manage the business side of things. The degree helped me to do both."
Mark C. Clark is the senior partner at O2Works, a company that specializes in implementation of Oracle software applications for a variety of businesses.
This "self-taught" computer technologist looks to higher education as the next step in battling cyber crimes.
Lori Vann is a licensed professional counselor in a private practice. She counsels teenagers and adults dealing with self-injury; and, she is also a supervisor for interns looking to become licensed counselors.
The web continues to dominate the way the world does business. As people become more comfortable with doing transactions online, more applications and the need for more technologists will continue.
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.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
School leaders say they're navigating discipline, free‑speech rights, and new pressure from state officials.
Officers say the driver fled after the crash on FM 428. The victim was found unconscious at the scene.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
Parents say footage shows toddlers being mistreated more than 100 times in five days as investigators continue identifying additional possible victims.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
School leaders say they're navigating discipline, free‑speech rights, and new pressure from state officials.
Officers say the driver fled after the crash on FM 428. The victim was found unconscious at the scene.
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Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
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.
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A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
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A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party Allison Campolo discusses the big upset victory by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the Texas Senate District 9 race. She tells Jack Fink that she predicts a blue wave in Tarrant County in November.
Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP, Tim Davis, discusses the Democrats' big win in the Texas Senate District 9 race, a Republican majority district. He tells Jack Fink that he predicts Republicans will win the seat back in November.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock (R) discusses the data coming in on the first day families could apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. On the first day of enrollment for the taxpayer-funded school choice program in Texas, more than 20,000 people had applied by noon, and 8,000 people applied in the first hour.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Federal authorities are releasing fourth-grader Elizabeth Zuna, the first of several students detained by immigration officers in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, school officials said.
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.
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.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Nico Harrison's vision for the Dallas Mavericks is officially dead.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Thomas Harley scored at 2:05 of overtime, and the Dallas Stars matched their longest winning streak of the season at five games with a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
Munn was promoted from defensive coordinator after Riley Dodge joined the staff at SMU.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
