INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have an agent, ask them to set up a Skype call with producers that would potentially be interested in your screenplay so you can pitch it without having to travel to Hollywood in person. If you don't have an agent, you can contact an agency and pay them to read your script. If an agent is interested in representing you, ask them to set up a video conference pitch. Your agent may ask you to do a video pitch to help sell your script to a Hollywood executive. Spend some time practicing your pitch on your webcam so you can make sure you look and sound good.

SUMMARY: Set up a video conference pitch with producers through an agent.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After X number of hours in your department, there's probably some certification you'll be able to get. Achieving a certificate makes you look like an expert in your field and may open doors for more opportunities. Your hospital should offer you a course, seminar, or training class to certify you in this area. Some available certifications include: Ambulatory Care, Cardiac-Vascular Nursing, Faith Community Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Genetics Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Hemostasis Nursing, Informatics Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nurse Executive, Nurse Executive - Advanced, Nursing Case Management, Nursing Professional Development, Pain Management Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, PsychiatricMental Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing - Advanced, Rheumatology Nursing, etc. With that should come a slight increase in pay, and certifications look great on a resume. If the opportunity comes, take it! You need so many hours on the floor of that department before you're even eligible for these certifications. Think of it more as a badge of honor instead of as a specialization or certification. Nurses have to face many difficult situations. Whether it's a particularly nasty infection, vomit and excrement all over you, or a very sick baby, the job is hard. It is not for the mentally (nor physically) unfit. At one point or another, you may feel guilt for something that happened to someone, whether it was out of your control or not. This profession is not something that is always light on the spirit. If you have yet to pursue this as your career, think about this before you make the leap. Many institutions have groups for when incidents happen on units. These groups help debrief situations and are supportive emotionally to the staff. The schedule of a nurse can be pretty intense. You could work three twelve-hour shifts in a row before getting four days off. If you're working overtime, it could be more. It could also mean night shifts. You may even be on-call on your days off as well. Sleep may not be your constant companion. Stay aware of your schedule and avoid any states of fatigue. Eligibility requirements for having a license vary by state or area, so maintaining yours depends on where you live. However, your employer will probably routinely have you in workshops, seminars, and certification classes to keep you up to date. It is still your professional responsibility to be up to date on your current certifications. Every department will have requirements for your job. Common requirements are basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and others specific to your department of choice. For labor and delivery, for example, BLS, ACLS, neonatal resuscitation, and fetal monitoring are often required. It used to be that if you were licensed in one state, you weren't licensed in another. While that's still technically true, it's slowly changing. Some states have entered into the Nurse Licensure Compact Agreement, allowing each other's nurses to work within their boundaries. Currently it's at twenty-four states and counting. You'll need to retake your exams every so often, depending on where you live and whether or not you've been practicing. Look up the laws in your area to make sure your license stays active. By searching the internet for your state's requirement, you will find specific website for your state's board of nursing. Unless you lapse in renewal, you will never have to retake the NCLEX. Whether you got your LPN, your ADN, or your BSN, there's always room for more education. You can get your Master of Science in Nursing in only one or two years, allowing you to become a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, or nurse-midwife. Then you can do pretty much anything and go pretty much anywhere. If you only have an ADN, you can pursue a joint BSN/MSN in two-to-three years. You will have to meet additional certification and licensure requirements. However, it's certainly worth looking into with the 27% higher average salary when compared to regular RNs. In 2011, ADNs earned about $64k while BSNs earned $76k.
Summary: Get specialized. Be mentally ready. Maintain your licensure and credibility. Pursue further education.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There's no set path for what teachings to read and when. Pick what speaks to you, or what interests you, and dive in. For example, if you're really interested in meditation, choose pieces on mindfulness and breathing. Some popular classic texts include The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh, and On the Path to Enlightenment by Matthieu Ricard. If there's a Buddhist center or community near you, ask one of the teachers for recommendations on what to read first. You can find Buddhist texts and books online or at a bookstore or library. These 3 stages of studying Buddha's teachings, which are known as dharma, are hearing, contemplating, and meditating. First, read, or "hear," the text. Then think about what it means and make sure you understand it. Finally, meditate on the teaching to let it fully soak in. Set aside time each day to spend reading and absorbing the material. Studying the teachings consistently will help you absorb it all better. Pick one phrase or mantra from your teaching that day to use in your meditation. Think of these truths like the core pillars of Buddhism. They outline how to recognize and let go of pain throughout your life. If you don't understand the Four Noble Truths, you won't be able to be free of suffering or reach nirvana. The 4th truth contains the Noble Eightfold Path, which is a Buddhist set of principles detailing 8 steps to spiritual awakening. Learning from someone who knows a lot about the religion can help deepen your own knowledge and understanding of Buddhism. Ask the Buddhist temple or center in your area to find out if there are any teachers who would be interested in taking on a new student. You can even find a teacher who is already a Buddha to act as a mentor and role model. If you know a Buddhist who is very experienced or knowledgeable, consider asking them to become your teacher. Say something like, "I really want to become a Buddha but I need extra help. Would you be willing to tutor me?" Another option is to take a group class at a local community college or meditation center. There are also online courses led by Buddhist gurus you can sign up for.

SUMMARY:
Choose Buddhist texts to study based on your preferences. Follow the 3 stages of understanding when reading Buddhist texts. Learn the Four Noble Truths for a summary of Buddha's teachings. Find a spiritual teacher if you want more guidance.