Dietetics

location of the school, and strength of the program, the University of Texas at Austin would be the best choice in helping me pursue my career in dietetics. Although it takes a few years of hard work to become a dietitian, it is a very rewarding and satisfying career due to the fact that you know you are helping others. My goal is to pursue a career in dietetics, but more specifically, as a clinical dietitian. There is a broad range of specific careers…

my education in nutrition and also be involved in educating others. I would also like to take on more of a leadership role as time goes on. Maybe one day a dietetic student will be shadowing me. I have had some struggles in the past as I figured out what my true passions were, but I feel like I have found the correct path for me in dietetics. This has reflected in my 4.0 GPA at TWU, my success at my nutrition job at the hospital, and my involvement in extracurricular activities and volunteer…

nutrition related health practice. Christina is a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics and eating disorders. She has a master’s degree in human nutrition and a minor in exercise physiology and pharmacology. I chose to interview Christina because of her extensive experience and diverse background. I particularly had an interest in her specialty in sports dietetics because that is my current desired path. I also have an interest in running my own practice. Some of…

for instance if a patient came into hospital and was malnourished, a nurse would then refer them to a dietitian who would then work alongside the nurse in planning the best diet which would meet the patient’s Nutritional needs. Within nursing and dietetics there are frameworks in place which is there to ensure the delivery of effective practice, Case management, Team Nursing, Primary Nursing within the frameworks (Hozier 2004) Health Care professionals will face Ethical issues throughout their…

Outlining Profession Preparing for the future is an exciting but complicated experience. I am currently attending Kaplan University as the first step to becoming a dietitian. As a dietitian I may work in a variety of settings, including schools, long term care facilities, hospitals, community/public health facilities, corporate nutrition programs, the food and nutrition industry, sports nutrition or business (My Plan, 2016). After schooling I will have obtained the skills to expertly explain…

ways to fulfill these needs. Dietetics is about providing service to others so they can live healthier and happier lives. After learning about myself and my values, interests, personality, and skills, I have learned that I want to go into an occupation that directly aids people. My love for chemistry brought me to dietetics. After much research, I believe that this is a career that I would enjoy going into and acquire many skills practicing. People who go into dietetics also need a certain…

mentoring Nicole Boodhansingh, a freshman majoring in Dietetics. Our first initial meeting was at the meet and greet event held in Health South. We talked about her background in dietetics and what led her to choose not only deities as a major, but ASU as her college of choice. She grew up in San Diego, and worked as a diet clerk at a local nursing home and has shadowed several dieticians further sparking her interest in nutrition and dietetics. We talked about the adjustment of living on a…

Currently, I have had the opportunity to be the Student Delegate of the House of Delegates. At East Carolina University last year I had the opportunity of being the President of East Carolina University's Student Dietetic Association and the year before, I was the Fundraising Chair. From all three of these positions I have learned a lot about delegation, organization, and most importantly communication. Being the Student Delegate has also taught me leadership and strengthen my confidence to try…

Three Primary Areas of Practice for Dietitians: o Clinical Dietetics o Food and Nutrition Management o Community Nutrition 3. I would be interested in pursuing a career in Clinical Dietetics. This particular job interests me because it would allow me to have a connection with a patient in terms of being their provider, therapist, counselor in addition to being their dietician or nutritionist. Moreover, I believe that Clinical Dietetics would allow me to make a positive impact in many people’s…

Between”). “Only nutritionists that become registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) may legally declare themselves as dietitians or more precisely, registered dietitians (RDs)” (“Distinguishing Between”). Michigan State University offers a degree in nutritional science as well, however I decided to major in dietetics. A dietitian has many different responsibilities. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a registered dietitian gives health tips, promotes healthier…