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Ideally, a bunch should contain no more than 5 - 10 stems to facilitate ventilation. The ideal temperature for drying is around 68F/20C. If you do not have a dark spot in the house, you can try tying paper lunch bags over each bunch and piercing airholes in the bag. This has the added bonus of also keeping the dust off. Check them every now and then to see how they are drying - thicker stemmed herbs will take longer. Check to see if their consistency has become crumbly by rubbing a leaf between two fingers. If they crumble, they are ready to be taken down. Pick out any fluff, woody pieces and other foreign material as you remove the leaves. You can keep the leaves whole, crush them in your fingers to make a really fine ground mix for cooking (but use this quickly to retain flavour) or leave them in leaf shape for tea, garnishes on soups, etc. (these should not be too crumbly). Seeds should be left whole and crushed only when needed for cooking. Store the herbs for up to one year.

summary: Hang herbs to dry them for a quick preserving method that doesn't require too much effort. Remove lower leaves from the stems and tie the bunch of herbs together close to the top of the stems. Find a dry, warm (not humid), dark and well ventilated place that is out of the way of pedestrian traffic or constant rummaging. Leave the herbs to dry for 1 - 3 weeks. Remove the leaves and bottle them in airtight glass herb jars (or other jars you have around). Label the jar and date it.

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There are several resources available to help you prepare for both certification exams. The NCBDE certification exam handbook has an appendix with an extensive list of resources. The AADE handbook also offers a list of useful resources in its appendix. Appendix 3 in the NCBDE handbook offers a content outline. The content outline describes broadly what the diabetes education test will cover. Examine this content outline closely. Seek assistance from a mentor or consult diabetes education literature to answer questions you might have about the material. Appendix 5 in the NCBDE handbook offers a list of suggested references. Look over these references, taking notes as necessary, to sharpen your knowledge of specific content areas. Focus on areas that you are less familiar with in order to remedy any gaps in your understanding. For a $55 fee, you can take a practice NCBDE examination through Psi/Amp. A practice AADE test is available online for $95. A test tutorial to help you familiarize yourself with the computerized testing system is also available online. Visit the test center at the time and date you selected. Arrive early so that you have plenty of time to find a seat and settle in. The NCBDE test consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. You'll have four hours to complete the exam. The AADE test consists of 175 multiple-choice questions administered over three-and-a-half hours. Bring at least two types of valid, government-issued photo ID. You might bring a passport, driver's license, military identification card, or state identification card with photo. You should also bring a printout confirming your test site, date, and other relevant information. Do not bring your phone, hat, electronics, or other personal items into the test center with you. The AADE exam results are mailed six to eight weeks after taking the exam. NCBDE scores are reported in two ways: raw scores and scaled scores. The NCBDE exam's raw scores will give you your score as a percentage of the total number of questions you got correct out of 200. For instance, you might get a raw score of 150/200. Scaled scores are reported as a percentage of correct questions on a scale of 0 to 99. You must score at least a 70 on this scale in order to pass the exam. Using the above example 150/200 you would earn a 75, giving you a passing grade. You must recertify your NCBDE and/or AADE credentials every five years. Recertification for the NCBDE requires that you accrue at least another 1,000 hours of DSME and that you hold the same position in the same medical field that you held when you obtained certification originally. If you cannot meet the 1,000-hour practice requirement but wish to maintain your certification, you can substitute the practice requirement for 75 clock hours of continuing education. When your certification is close to expiration, the NCBDE, and/or AADE will send you a reminder notification along with directions outlining how to renew your certification. Renewal costs $250 for NCBDE certification and $500 for the AADE certification (or $800 if you are not an AADE member). With your new credentials, you'll have a legitimate claim to expertise in the field of DSME. With your certification, you should be eligible for a pay raise. Broach the subject discretely with your employer. You might ask, for instance, what kind of financial benefits you're eligible for as a certified diabetes educator. Many medical professionals find that they are more confident, respected, and financially secure as a result of earning their certification.

summary: Prepare for the test. Take the test. Review your scores. Renew your certification. Use your certification.

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When you purchased an Internet package, the package should have had a "Mbps" number (e.g., 25); this is your Internet's proposed speed. By testing your Internet's actual speed, you can determine whether or not you're getting your money's worth. If you're unable to connect to the Internet due to faulty modem/router, you'll first need to replace your equipment. ISPs will usually replace leased modems for free. If you're able to use Wi-Fi, do sothis will give you the most realistic assessment of how fast your Internet actually is. If your computer can't connect to Wi-Fi, however, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the modem. Go to https://www.google.com/ in any browser. Type in speed test and press Enter to do so. You should see the Google Speed Test box appear at the top of the search results. It's a blue button in the bottom-right side of the Google Speed Test box. Google will begin determining your download and upload speeds. Once you see a figure in both the "Mbps download" section and the "Mbps upload" section, you can continue. If you see that both of the figures match (or come close to) your purchased speed, your Internet is performing adequately; however, if you see a significant difference between what you're receiving and what you're paying for, you'll need to call your ISP right away. Providing the ISP with the details of the test may help them pinpoint a cause.
summary: Determine your Internet connection's proposed speed. Connect a computer to your Wi-Fi or modem. Open Google. Search for the Google Speed Test. Click RUN SPEED TEST. Wait for the test to finish running. Compare the test results to your Internet connection's proposed speed.