In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After you have completed your supervised work requirements, you will need to pass your state's licensing exam. There are four types of exams at different levels: bachelors, masters, clinical or advanced generalist. Most states require the clinical or advanced generalist after your supervised work, but you should check with your state's ASWB for their specific requirements. You have to be approved by your state's board before registering for the exam. The fee for a Bachelors or Masters Exam is $230. The fee for the advanced generalist or clinical exam is $260. The exam generally takes four hours and covers 170 multiple choice questions. It is graded on a pass-fail basis, with most states requiring a 70-75% score in order to pass. The ASWB offers a number of resources to help you study for the test. These include study guides such as the ASWB Guide to Social Work Exams (updated for 2015) which is available in print or ebook form. They also provide an on-line practice test for $85. Individual states may also require additional oral and written forms of examination to obtain a license. The questions will generally cover a range of topics pertaining to clinical practice, especially human behavior and development and standards for diagnosis and assessment, as well as the standards for care in psychotherapy and other clinical interactions. Consider taking a review course prior to taking the exam. This course could be offered by your graduate university or your state's chapter of the NASW. The course will give you a comprehensive view of what kinds of questions you can expect to encounter on the test as well as providing helpful study guides and strategies. Design a study schedule that works for you over an extended period of time. Do not cram for the test a few days before you take it. Give yourself time to practice a diverse range of questions for the test. Consider finding a study partner who will help you study over a series of weeks or months to prepare. Because most states require that you have approval from the ASWB in order to register for the exam, the ASWB will also inform you of your results. In 2014, the pass rate for the clinical exam was 77.8%. If you fail the exam, the ASWB will provide you an overview of your performance on the exam so you will know which areas require improvement. Some states limit the number of times you can re-take the exam, and all states require at least 90 days before you can register for the exam again. After you pass your social work licensing exam, you should check on your state's ASWB requirements for keeping your license active and up-to-date. These might include additional certification or educational requirements. Keep in mind that if you move to another state, you will most likely need to re-certify since each state has different requirements.
Summary: Register for your state's Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) social work licensing exam. Learn about the format of the test. Study for the test. Receive your results. Remain current on your state's licensing requirements.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In some cases, you cannot avoid interacting with the person, but you can keep the time you spend with him or her to a minimum. Keeping your interaction short and sweet is key. If they have a snappy attitude each time you talk to them in person, consider communicating via email. For face-to-face encounters, prepare your statement ahead of time so that the conversation can end quickly: "Hey, I'm headed to a meeting, but I wanted to check in to see how the report was progressing." This is a big part of having an exit plan. If you have to ask for his or her help, do it on the way out to lunch, so you do not have time to stay for any negative feedback. Make your exit obvious, like having your coat on and walking out the door. This will allow you to leave quickly in a convincing manner. They won't have time to be mean. You can say something like "Oh, well. I'm running late for my lunch break. I'll catch you later." You may have a choice in some cases like avoiding a mean cashier at the local grocery store but in other cases like the mean person being your boss you may not be able to avoid him or her altogether. Mean people can spread their negative energy, so keeping your distance allows you to preserve a positive outlook. If you can't avoid them, consider each encounter as a challenge for you to show compassion and practice patience. Just as mean people can spread negative energy, you can spread the positive. Being around mean people can be draining. Just as you should try to avoid a person who is mean to you, you should also make an effort to be around people who are nice and supportive. Doing so can provide you with much-needed nurturing and counteract the negative energy a mean person gives off.
Summary: Provide short, direct answers to speed up the encounter. Find an excuse to leave. Avoid the person, if possible. Get support.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Make a surprised "O" shape with your mouth, keeping the "O" fairly tight. Place an index finger on either side of your nose, one on each nostril. Push each nostril in about halfway toward your nose; you need to still be able to breathe through your nose for this exercise. Turn your head upward. Breathe deeply and blow air out through your nose, flaring your nostrils as you do. Do this at least 3-5 times in a row to get the full results and repeat it several times a day. It make take a couple of weeks up to several months to see results! Smile as widely as you can; do a big, goofy grin. As you do, push the bottom of your nose upward. Alternate between smiling and going back to your resting face, pressing on your nose the whole time. This exercise may feel kind of goofy, but smiling that wide can also put you in a better mood! This works the muscles around your nose, which may help slim it. Do 2 sets of 15. Use your index finger and thumb to grasp the bridge of your nose. Then, press up on the bottom of your nose with your other index finger. Keep these in place as you stretch your upper lip down. Alternate between relaxing and pulling your lip down. This exercise may seem a bit odd with so many fingers on your nose, but it can help work the muscles around your nose! Try 2 sets of 15.
Summary:
Press your fingers into your nostrils to work on slimming them. Smile and press up on your nose to work your nose muscles. Pinch your nose while moving your upper lip to stretch the muscles around your nose.