Article: The easiest way to apply for NCBDE certification is online.  You will be redirected to the web page of Psi/Amp, the company the administers the NCBDE certification test.  The AADE application is also online.  If you prefer a paper NCBDE application, you can print one out online.  The document includes the handbook — a useful document that provides information about the exam — and the application, located at the end of the document.  Mail your completed application to AMP, CDE Examination Application, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543. If you’re following the Unique Pathway application process for NCBDE certification (i.e, you are applying without work experience but with an advanced medical degree), fill out the application online. After submitting your NCBDE application, you should get an email notification letting you know that your application was received almost immediately.  If submitting the paper application, you should get a written notification that your application was received within four weeks.  Call Psi/Amp at (913) 895-4600 if your application has not been acknowledged within four weeks. For both the certification programs, you don’t need to submit a formal list of your practical DSME hours, but you might be randomly selected for an experience audit.  In that case, your supervisor will have to provide written verification that you have, in fact, obtained the necessary experience.  Share your desire to earn NCBDE certification with your supervisor.  That way, they will understand if you later ask for written verification of your work experience. Depending on your particular profession within the medical industry, your supervisor might be the head nurse, a doctor, or another medical professional. Your initial certification fee for the NCBDE test is $350.  This fee covers the costs of processing your application and administering your exam.  Your fee must be paid when you submit your application.  The fee for the AADE test is much steeper.  You’ll need to pay $600 if you’re and AADE member, or $900 if you’re not a member. An additional fee of $150 will be charged if you are testing for the AADE exam at a site outside the U.S. Once your application has been processed and approved, you’ll receive information about how to select a test center location and time.  In the case of either exam, if you don’t think you can be available for an in-person test, inquire about getting an online proctored exam.  This will allow you to take the test online from another location.
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Complete the application. Talk to your supervisor. Pay the fee. Choose a test center location.
Article: Make sure you read your oven's manual for the basics of using an electric oven. This should show you how to turn the oven on and off and how to do things like move the racks up and down in the oven. Make sure you know how to set the temperature. Electronic ovens usually allow you to punch in the temperature electronically and will then give an indication when the oven is ready. A light on your oven may go on or off or it may make a noise to indicate it's heated. Start preheating your oven while you begin preparing foods and baked goods if you're using an electronic oven. Gas ovens tend to heat quickly, but electric ovens need more time to reach the proper temperature. You should use an oven thermometer to make sure your electric oven is at the right temperature. Unless a recipe specifies an item should be placed on the upper or lower oven rack, always use the middle rack with an electric oven. This is the spot where the heat will be least likely to fluctuate during the cooking process. This will make your food cook more evenly throughout. Electric ovens tend to be fairly dry. Oftentimes, this can delay bread and other similar foods from rising. If you're struggling to make something like a pizza crust or loaf of bread rise, try adding a little steam to your electronic oven. You can pour a cup of hot water into a pan and then set it at the bottom of the oven. You can also open the oven a crack and use a spray bottle to spritz some water into the oven. You can use a diverse range of bakeware in an electric oven. However, different bakeware will yield different results. Make sure to use the right bakeware for what you're cooking.  If you want browning around the sides and bottoms of your foods, go for metal bakeware. If you want to decrease browning, go for glass or silicone products.
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Familiarize yourself with the basics. Give your oven extra time to preheat. Bake items in the middle oven rack. Add steam when necessary. Select the right bakeware for what you're cooking.
Article: A full night’s rest will give you the energy and focus you need to dance your best. Set an alarm if your audition is in the morning so you have enough time to get ready and make it to the audition building on time. A balanced breakfast, complete with protein and healthy fats and carbs, will supply you with further energy to use as you dance. Examples of an excellent breakfast for audition morning are cooked eggs, a glass of milk, and a bowl of oatmeal topped with fruit, or Greek yogurt mixed with nuts, granola, and berries. If you’re in a rush, you can stop at a fast food restaurant to pick up something quick. Eating anything is better than eating nothing at all. Audition jitters happen to everyone, but don’t let the feeling overwhelm you. Take a few deep breaths. Remind yourself to do your best and that everything will be fine. By emptying your head of any worries, you can respond more appropriately to every step of the audition and dance your best. The staff will be more interested in dancers who are punctual as well as skilled. Try leaving your home early if you can, so you can squeeze in extra warmup time and locate the building without rushing. You want something that is both appropriate for your dance style and comfortable to move in. Match your attire to the audition’s rules as well, if necessary. Try to stick to something form-fitting as the judges will want to see your body and observe how you move.  Put on tights and a leotard for classical auditions. Modern, jazz, and ballet styles require tights and a leotard. Ask the audition staff if there are any specific color choices they would prefer for these garments. Some auditions are stricter than others and will want their applicants to look uniform. Wear an appropriate pair of shoes. If you’re auditioning in jazz dance, you’ll need jazz shoes. Pointe shoes are ideal for ballet auditions. Choose a pair of shoes that are as comfortable for you to dance in as possible, but are also in good condition. If you aren’t sure what type of shoe is appropriate, get in touch with a member of the audition staff. You can’t dance as well with stiff, unprepared limbs and muscles. Most audition buildings will have open areas just for dancers to stretch and warm up. Take advantage of them and warm up as much as you can. If there are other people auditioning ahead of you, keep an eye on them and how the judges respond to them. Some judges may examine auditioners both as they dance and as they wait for their turn. Make note of their facial expressions and body language, as well as what behaviors trigger which reactions. Try to avoid making similar mistakes to the dancers before you, and tone down any behaviors the judges seem to dislike if you are also prone to those habits, such as staying too idle or exhibiting antisocial body language. If you find that observing the judges makes you anxious, stop observing and do something else. You could talk to the other auditioners or stretch more. The audition staff will have an easier time noticing dancers who position themselves at the very front. Occupying a frontal spot will make it easier for you to display your skills and let the judges take notice of you.
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Get at least eight hours of sleep the night before the audition. Eat breakfast. Remind yourself to stay calm and focused. Arrive at the audition on time. Wear the best possible attire for your audition. Stretch once you get to the audition. Observe the judges’ reactions to other dancers. Keep to the front of the room.