Category: Nutrition Education

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ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE

Posted on by DRodoRDN in Continuing Education, Dietitian Resources, End-of-Life, Food Safety, Ftag, Hospice, Internship, Interprofessional Relationships, Long-term Care, Meal Rounds, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Medications/Vitamins/Minerals, Nutrition Assessments, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam, Personal Experience, PES Statement, State Survey, Unintended Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Wound Care

I am happy to report that I have updated my practical guide for student dietitians. Here is a short preview: Abstract:       Working in long-term care for over thirty years has been rewarding and challenging. I'm amazed at how many things have changed since I began. For example, when I started, there were no clear … Continue reading ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE →

Creating a Nutrition Diagnosis Statement

Posted on by DRodoRDN in Diabetes, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Nutrition Assessments, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam, PES Statement, Wound Care

For a Patient with Co-morbidities Initial Information: Mr. Lee is a 79-year-old nursing home resident with CHF, CKD (stage 3), and DM. He also has a pressure injury on his coccyx. There are several things to consider when calculating his nutrition needs. The first is, what are Mr. Lee’s goals for nutrition, and how does … Continue reading Creating a Nutrition Diagnosis Statement →

Stepping into a Dietitian’s Shoes for Fifteen Minutes By Melany Rivera

Posted on by DRodoRDN in Internship, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Nutrition Assessments, Nutrition Education

Giving nutritional advice is not just telling the patient or client what to eat and not to eat. It is a lot about getting to know the person and meet them where they are at.Melany Rivera When I applied to go to Middle Tennessee State University, I did not realize the plethora of experience that … Continue reading Stepping into a Dietitian’s Shoes for Fifteen Minutes By Melany Rivera →