A site for practical nutrition information for student dietitians, DTRs, and RDNs, featuring guest blogs from students or RDNs who would like to gain writing experience.
It’s a good idea to connect with a Registered Dietitian if you are a student in the field of dietetics. That way, you have an idea of the daily job duties. There are many ways to do this. I have mentored students of friends and those who randomly called a facility where I have worked. … Continue reading Networking: Ways to Connect with RDNs
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While working with my preceptor in a long-term care facility, I found several resources to be helpful to have on hand. These included a few handy pocket guides, a useful app on my phone, some evidence-based websites, and my go-to textbook. The resources a student or intern finds most helpful will depend on the … Continue reading Topic 4: Helpful Resources for Students and Interns by Jessie Donaldson
Starting a private practice is no easy task, but it can certainly be done! The graduate program I enrolled in was “Entrepreneurial” based, meaning I wrote a business plan and was required to take finance classes. The program I graduated from was awesome, and I learned how to be an effective, evidence-based Registered Dietitian… but … Continue reading Starting a Private Practice as a Dietitian: How to Simply START by Jessica Dorner MS, RD
I am a RDN with over 25 years of experience in LTC. Over the past few years, I have been working with students as a preceptor. This led me to create four nutrition presentations that have proven to be helpful to student dietitians and diet technicians. In fact, I have recently updated the videos as … Continue reading Ace your LTC/Clinical Rotation
1. Email Doreen Rodo at dietitianmentor@yahoo.com. You can ask any RDN related questions. Specialty is LTC, writing and making videos for students. 2. Join the “Dietitian Mentor” Facebook group and post a question. 3. Join the Facebook group: "Dietitians on the blog" and visit their mentorship tab. 4. Volunteer to write a short article for … Continue reading 10 easy ways to connect with a RDN mentor:
When I first started doing individual counseling, I was excited. I went to the person’s house armed with all kinds of ideas and suggestions. I had a binder as thick as a medical record. My plan was to go through it all and give her my “ideal” diet. I had labels to decipher, tips for … Continue reading My approach to nutrition counseling