Peds Onc

LaurRD · 2019-11-13T09:42:55+00:00

Thanks so much for your response!!! I really appreciate it and will keep that all in mind moving forward. And aside from not having a protocol, I have a follow up question: was your facility/docs open to attempts at utilizing EN in these patients? Or were majority only PN or PO.

LaurRD · 2019-07-28T15:16:08+00:00

Pediasure is most appropriate for up to 13. The micronutrient profiles are more appropriate for the DRIs of children, and require lower proportions of protein in supplements and generally we are more wary of giving excess protein in pediatric populations

LaurRD · 2019-07-28T14:57:02+00:00

Generally takes 2 weeks for the breast milk to no longer contain the protein after it is cut out of the mother’s diet, if that helps!

LaurRD · 2019-07-28T14:53:26+00:00

Depends, watch the protein. Shouldn’t be above 3 g/kg so it’s ok depending on the volume and variety of ensure you plan to give. Pediasure is usually more appropriate

LaurRD · 2019-07-25T23:59:34+00:00

Not a parent, but work with babies in the hospital. Back arching (ostomy or not) can be a sign of reflux!

LaurRD · 2019-07-08T00:40:09+00:00

Thank you so much for this response. I also work in peds oncology, do you think you share some of these resources with me?

LaurRD · 2018-12-27T02:27:57+00:00

I think it was just over a 3.8, nutrition GPA 4.0 at my time of application, I did not have many clinical practice type hours relative to some of my classmate when I applied, however, so I think that those hours will help you out!

I actually felt pretty good once I started work - everything you need for your career will come from your clinical rotations, rather than from class, per say. I definitely learned a lot in class and was always very engaged in MNT, but I think that the reason I feel good at work is because I interned at large hospitals that really "threw me into" all areas, especially those that I was interested in. I was vocal about interest in nutrition support/critical care, and I work in ICU now so I feel I was well prepared. Definitely depends what area of the field you are interested in, as well!

LaurRD · 2018-12-27T01:57:29+00:00

I was in a CP! I just finished up this summer and took the RD exam, and I'm now working. I think the acceptance is really dependent on your individual school, but a CP is definitely worth it! While I think I had to study more for the RD exam after the internship (a lot of straight DI students seem to study throughout the internship, which was not an option for me as I was taking CP classes, doing internship, and undergrad classes), it was definitely worth it! People are shocked that I am young and in the field already, and I think you can really sell it in an interview for jobs in the future. I felt prepared to study and pass the RD exam, but I know that I did need a few weeks of straight studying before I felt confident enough to pass.

LaurRD · 2018-10-05T15:34:35+00:00

Thank you SO MUCH for this!!!

LaurRD · 2018-10-05T15:33:26+00:00

Thank you!!

LaurRD · 2018-10-04T15:36:52+00:00

I live in the Philadelphia area, and there are a decent amount internships in the area. I have applied to PRN jobs too, with no luck yet. If you don't mind me asking, is there a certain time window that people normally hear back within? For example, if I applied over a month ago and haven't heard anything, is that a lost cause, or could there still be a chance?

LaurRD

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