Many dietitians wonder how to document malnutrition with repeated hospital readmissions or when there has been improvement in nutrition status. In this episode, Michelle Schneider, MS, RD, CNSC, CCTD, FASPEN shares her expertise and discusses how she and her team of dietitians have moved the needle on malnutrition at their facility.    Show notes: Malnutrition Documentation Best Practices webinar: https://tinyurl.com/2ztnyjha  Malnutrition Communication Tool infographic:...

Curious about working as a traveling dietitian? In this episode, Sara interviews Jayme Thomas, RD, LD, CYT-500 about her experience working for Dietitians On Demand. She shares how her curiosity led to a job in Miami, how she navigated the logistics of relocating from Texas to Florida, and how to be prepared for your first day on the job.     Show Notes:    Become a Travel Dietitian with Dietitians On Demand blog: https://dietitiansondemand.com/travel-with-us/   Tips for the New...

Crafting parenteral nutrition orders is challenging enough without the added pressure of PN ingredient shortages. For over 30 years, dietitians and nutrition support professionals have dealt with product shortages. This can create a wave of complications for your PN patients. Tune in to find out what you can do to weather this storm.  Claim CE credit for this episode: https://bit.ly/3K2sBS6 Show Notes:  ASPEN’s Appropriate Dosing for Parenteral Nutrition pdf:...

Baby-led weaning allows the child to feed themselves with soft and safe table food. Parents have begun to express interest in this technique, while clinicians may have some reservations. Want to learn more? In this episode, registered dietitian and mom, Courtney Lee, MS, RDN, CLT, CFCS, will share her personal experience using baby-led weaning with her three children and discuss some of the risks and benefits.  Claim CE credit for this episode: https://bit.ly/3JxG18x Show Notes:  ...

In this episode, you’ll learn from long-time long-term care dietitian, Sarah Hammaker, RDN. She shares what a typical day is like and what she loves about working in this setting. If you’re in the mood for heartwarming stories, this is it. Long-term care can be such a rewarding job, and this episode proves it.    Show Notes:   Dietitians On Demand’s Job Board: https://dietitiansondemand.com/jobs/   What It Means to Be a Long-Term Care Dietitian Blog:...

Just when you thought you knew all the career paths available to dietitians… In this episode, we interview Miranda Reagan MS, RD, LD, the talented artist behind the food-focused swag brand, Donut Season. She shares how she got the inspiration and motivation to start this creative venture and why donuts are always in season.  Show notes:  Donutseason.com: https://donutseason.com/ [email protected] 

A red meat allergy? It’s true! Food allergies are tough to navigate, especially when they impact diet staples. In this crash course, our expert dietitian, Sara Glanz, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, will teach you the basics about how to manage Alpha-Gal Syndrome and its nutritional implications.  Show Notes:  DOD blog: https://bit.ly/43Wsose  Alpha-Gal Syndrome infographic: https://bit.ly/41M9AK3   Mayo Clinic. Alpha-gal Syndrome: https://bit.ly/3mWkyhi CDC. Alpha-gal Syndrome:...

Searching for a job can be exhausting. Suddenly you find yourself sifting through hundreds of so-so options – or worse – searching and finding nothing. If your job search leaves a lot to be desired, hear what one of our dietitian recruiting expert, Sarah Heitzman, MS, RDN, LD, CHP, has to say. She’s a dietitian, too, and with her years of hiring practice, and she’ll help you narrow your options and find exactly what you’re looking for.    Show notes:    Dietitians On Demand’s Job Board:...

In this episode, GI specialist dietitian, Emily Manez, MS, RD, CNSC, shares her experience working as a dietitian in the world of solid organ transplant. She discusses the process of organ transplant from patient selection to discharge and highlights the important role a dietitian plays in promoting a successful outcome.    Show Notes:  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. Medicare program; hospital conditions of participation: requirements for approval and...

In this episode of Dietitians Only, we interview Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN, the powerhouse dietitian and founder of NutritionJobs. She discusses how she started her career, her inspiration behind NutritionJobs, and gives some exclusive tips for how dietitians can get ahead in their careers. Show Notes: NutritionJobs website: https://www.nutritionjobs.com  NutritionJobs LinkedIn Profile Optimization Course: https://bit.ly/3VlD9P1  NutritionJobs Work Journaling: https://bit.ly/3Wh3krs

Phenylketonuria (or PKU, for short) is a complex condition to treat, yet nutrition takes center stage. If you need a refresher on the nutrition recommendations, we have you covered. Sara and Lyndel cover the basics you need to know to successfully feed your next patient with PKU. Consider this your PKU crash course. Show Notes: How do health care providers diagnose phenylketonuria (PKU)? NIH website. Updated December 1, 2016. Accessed October 12, 2022: https://bit.ly/2USHOti  MacDonald...

Do you wish you were living the dream and working from home? In this episode, Sara shares her experience working from home since 2018 (!!). We also share some tips to successfully ask your boss to make the transition from office to home. Show Notes: Benefits and Challenges of Dietitians Working Remotely blog: https://bit.ly/3Cb96CZ 

In this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know one of our Regional Account Managers, Sarah Heitzman, MS, RDN, LD, CHP. Hear her unique career journey from Dietitians On Demand clinical consultant to corporate employee. It’s a fun peek behind the curtain that you won’t want to miss. Show Notes: Job board: https://jobs.dietitiansondemand.com  Learn about traveling with Dietitians On Demand: https://bit.ly/3G1orXV 

If you haven’t thought about copper in a while, you’re overdue! Wilson’s Disease is one of the rare conditions with nutrition implications. The condition impacts how the body processes copper. Join Sara and Lyndel to dust off nutrition recommendations for this not-too-common condition. Show Notes: Bandmann O, Weiss KH, Kaler SG. Wilson’s disease and other neurological copper disorders. Lancet Neurol. 2015;14(1):103-113. Brewer GJ. Wilson disease. NORD website. Accessed October 10, 2022:...

Ever wish you had someone to help you get where you need to go? Enter: a mentor. Anyone can make use of a mentor at any stage of their career, whether you are just starting out or need some help to take the next big leap. In this unique episode Sara chats with her mentee, Federika Garcia, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, about their mentoring relationship and what they have both gained. Show Notes: Diversify Dietetics: https://bit.ly/3WrXJik Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Mentoring Resources:...

Tummy troubles are no fun at all, and gastroparesis takes the cake. Gastroparesis is a challenging condition that can become debilitating for patients. The persistent nausea and vomiting takes a toll on one’s health and can turn food into the enemy. How can dietitians help? Take a listen as clinical dietitian, Emily Manez, MS, RD, CNSC, explains the latest recommendations. Show Notes: Camilleri, M, Talley, NJ, Grover (2022). Gastroparesis: Etiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis....

Okay, let’s be real. Sometimes you find yourself thinking, “Where am I going with my career?” If you’re still looking for that thing that lights you up, you probably haven’t found your true passion. This very honest episode taps into the feelings we’ve all felt and will help you answer the question, “What do I be when I grow up?” Follow us on social media by searching Dietitians On Demand on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Join our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2Wugmrt View our open...

We are pulling back the curtain to let you know how dietitians can successfully move forward after a gap, or several gaps, in employment. Or if you’ve ever thought about transitioning from one area of dietetics to another, but the thought terrifies you, we have some suggestions on how to tackle that as well. Show Notes: How to Return to Clinical Dietetics after a Break blog: https://bit.ly/3qa52Nq Nutrition Support Training: https://bit.ly/37pZveW Long-Term Care Training:...

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) was created as a global safety initiative to standardize modified diets for those with dysphagia. IDDSI has more levels than the National Dysphagia Diet and can be better customized to a patient’s needs. Transitioning to IDDSI at your facility requires total buy-in and support from the whole team. Ready to get started? We’re here to help. Show Notes: https://iddsi.org/ PDF explanation of each IDDSI level:...

Are you curious about what it’s like to consult as a career and break into the freedom and flexibility you’ve always dreamed about? In this episode, we are talking about the benefits of consulting and how to go from dabbling to a full-fledged consulting career. Show Notes: Health insurance now provided blog: https://bit.ly/34Ldlrk Find out what it’s like to work as a traveling dietitian: https://bit.ly/3IiDQ54 Check out our testimonials: https://bit.ly/3wdbBm7

In this episode, we’re leaning into weaning…a TPN, that is. When you’re ready to discontinue a TPN, you need to do so in a safe and strategic manner. We discuss all the steps and considerations when you’re ready to wean. Show Notes: Mirtallo JM. Overview of Parenteral Nutrition. In: Mueller CM, ed. The ASPEN Nutrition Support Core Curriculum; 2017:285-296. Konrad D, Mitchell R, Hendrickson E. Home Nutrition Support. In: Mueller CM, ed. The ASPEN Nutrition Support Core Curriculum;...

Why should dietitians have a LinkedIn profile? For some, LinkedIn is viewed as a platform to help you find a job, or to help recruiters find you when you are looking for a job.  The key is to build and enhance your profile often so that when you are ready to job seek, you’ve ensured your profile is fully optimized for recruiters to find you and want to select you for the job. Need a refresher? Show Notes: Webinar: Making the Most of LinkedIn for Dietitians free, a quick 12-minute video....

Despite being the gold standard for estimating energy needs, indirect calorimetry is rarely used by most dietitians. In fact, indirect calorimetry is often reserved for complex clinical situations or for ultra-tailored nutrition prescriptions. The usefulness of indirect calorimetry in most clinical settings is still debated. Join us for the low-down on this elusive technique. Show Notes: GE-sponsored indirect calorimetry video (narrated by dietitian Jennifer Wooley, MS, RD, CNSC):...

COVID has upended the job market, and it’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before. In this episode, Lyndel reviews how the job market has evolved since 2020 and what she thinks may be in store for the future. Follow us on social media by searching Dietitians On Demand on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Join our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2Wugmrt View our open jobs: https://bit.ly/3kvMm6S Shop Elevate by Dietitians On Demand: https://bit.ly/3klmZog Show Notes: Trends in Career...

Did you know nutrition management is often the first-line approach for managing a chyle leak? Dietitians can take the lead in managing this rare condition with highly specialized medical nutrition therapy. Not sure where to start? Tune in for your primer on chyle leaks. Follow us on social media by searching Dietitians On Demand on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Join our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2Wugmrt View our open jobs: https://bit.ly/3kvMm6S Shop Elevate by Dietitians On...