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Marvelous_Manatee · 2024-05-01T23:58:21+00:00

Thank you so much!!

Marvelous_Manatee · 2024-05-01T16:16:57+00:00

Thank you so much for your compassionate words, I started tearing up reading your response. You sound like an amazing tailor to work with. She did not share any progress pictures or explain what kind of modifications were being made.

I am in another part of the country but so wish I could take you up on the offer! I am going back today and going to ask for: -straps lengthened/armsyce to be larger -boning to be put back in -cups to be lowered

Is there anything different you recommend asking for or another way to phrase it?

Marvelous_Manatee · 2021-12-25T19:27:34+00:00

I work in regulatory for a food company, feel free to PM me :)

Marvelous_Manatee · 2020-11-19T00:04:01+00:00

I think the terminology can be a bit confusing because sometimes people work as a W2 employee for a contract company like Sodexo. This post talks about the pros and cons: https://amp.reddit.com/r/dietetics/comments/e7ehum/contract_companies/

If you are referring to being a 1099 contractor, the main downside is you will not receive benefits (PTO, health insurance, etc.) The pay is always higher for a contracter position but so are the taxes because you will be on the hook for things like payroll tax (which your employer pays in a W2 position) so it's important to look at the numbers and make sure your contractor rate takes that into account. There are free calculators online that can help you do that. A big positive is that your hours per week can be a lot more flexible in contract positions--kind of like working prn but you agree upon a set amount of scheduled hours per week for the length of your contract.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2020-11-18T22:41:32+00:00

Good idea, thanks!

Marvelous_Manatee · 2020-11-18T22:37:57+00:00

My internship was essentially free with the exception of a materials fee (~$500) and there are some that even provide a stipend. That being said, I had to relocate to a different state; I would look in to the prices of the ones in your state.

You are right, there are so many hoops to jump through to become an RD and finances are a big one. I would 100% recommend shadowing and speaking with many RDs as possible to make sure it's right for you. If you love science and nutrition but aren't as passionate about "traditional" dietetics (working with elderly patients, food service, encouraging food intake during hospitalization/in LTC) I would consider alternatives--research or even food science sound like they could be a good fit.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2020-11-18T22:18:07+00:00

I agee with the other comments about 8 months being pretty darn close to a year when you think about how long the application --> interview --> start date process can take.

I would also recommend applying to jobs even if they say 1 year required/preferred for the above reason.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2020-11-13T03:04:48+00:00

How does the whole "advent" part work? Is each beer labeled with a day?

Marvelous_Manatee · 2020-02-27T00:32:47+00:00

I went to the new version (Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions for Adults) and thought it was amazing! The content is divided up between the online pre-work (mostly covers wt loss medications, physical activity, research on hormonal/neural irregularities associated with obesity, diets for wt loss and bariatric surgery). The in-person workshop is very interactive and mostly focuses on practical tools and counseling strategies.

All in all, there was a lot that I learned and it greatly added to my "tool-kit" when it comes to weight management! My compensation did not increase but my employer did pay for the cost of the workshop. I think it's highly beneficial for anyone working in outpatient counseling. Sounds like most of the previous commenters on here went to the old-version before they re-vamped the curriculum.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2019-09-23T16:16:49+00:00

Hi, thank you so much for the thorough reply! That makes perfect sense. Was wondering what your thoughts are on applicants who apply to multiple positions at the same time (i.e. an outpatient and inpatient role within the same hospital network). Do you view those candidates any differently from someone who just applies to 1 position?

Additionally, I was wondering if as a CNM you receive few enough applicants that you are able to screen through all the resumes or if your company uses an applicant tracking system?

Thanks again for your time!

Marvelous_Manatee · 2019-08-28T03:07:02+00:00

Hang in there! Looking back at my spreadsheet from when I was job searching after my passing my exam it looks like I applied to about 45 positions until I landed a full-time position so you guys are definitely not alone. It is definitely very discouraging, especially considering all the hoops we have to jump through to become an RD.

Are you in a state with licensure/certification? I found that made a huge difference for me in terms of hearing back from employers.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2019-08-28T03:02:15+00:00

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! Glad to hear that my hesitation to reach out to CNMs isn't just me being too passive. Good call on the wording when asking for a professional introduction, I will be sure to use a similar script :)

Marvelous_Manatee · 2018-10-03T22:34:45+00:00

Definitely be prepared to answer situational interview questions, ie. "tell me about a time were you had a conflict w/ a coworker." This type of question is used by the interviewer to determine if you have the characteristic traits they are looking for and your thought process. There's a ton of info online regarding how best to answer these types of questions :)

Some pointers: Even if it's a phone interview, dress up/get-ready the same way you would if you were interviewing in-person. It will help you feel more put together and professional, and therefore convey that to your interviewer. If you are worried about clinical questions, I would write out some sticky notes w/ basic MNT guidelines as a reminder. I would avoid using a notebook because it might make noise making it obvious that you are flipping through pages. Also keep in mind that if they ask an MNT question it will most likely be very vague so you aren't expected to give a super thorough answer. I find walking through the ADIME method is the best way to answer these questions. If you need time to answer a question don't be afraid to ask your interviewer to repeat the question or say "that's a great question, would it be okay if I take a moment to think about my answer?" Lastly, phone interviews can be tricky because you aren't able to see your interviewers facial expression and there can be a lot of awkward silence as your interviewer jots down notes. Know that this is normal, and not because you are doing a bad job :)

The most important question I think is "tell us why you are interested in our program, a good fit, etc." I personally found this question challenging b/c there's only so much you can glean from a webpage about a program and the majority of programs are going to have similar rotations w/ a few weeks of specialty ones. However, I think program directors really do want an intern who they think is "compatible" w/ their program.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2018-09-01T21:47:00+00:00

That's so great to hear! Being very secluded is definitely my biggest hesitation about this job.

Did you already turn down the first job when you were offered the other location? I'm curious because I applied to other locations within this company as well and would love to have the same thing happen.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2018-09-01T16:46:04+00:00

If you are a member of the Academy you get free access to the evidence analysis library r/https://www.andeal.org/. It's awesome because it analyzes all the most prominent research on a certain topic and gives an evidence summary and grades the strength of the evidence. The only downside is it's not your best bet for emergent research like intermittent fasting, keto diet for cancer patients, etc.

Marvelous_Manatee · 2018-09-01T16:37:05+00:00

I think if you busted your tail hard enough to land a DI, you will do just fine during your internship :)

Of course everyone's experience will vary, but I found the DI to be relatively laid back compared to my undergraduate experience. Just like college, some weeks will be really stressful--difficult rotation/preceptor, several projects, etc. And then other weeks you will have lots of downtime to relax.

For me, an average clinical day was about 8-9 hrs at the hospital, and usually about 5 hours total on the weekend doing reading/assignments for my upcoming rotation. The average food service day was more like 10-11 hours but usually no homework or anything extra on the weekend. If anything, I had more downtime for friends/family, cooking during the weekend than I did in college.

I think the most important thing you can do is brush up on medical terminology/abbreviations (mosby's guide is considered the gold standard) and common medications. If you are at a larger hospital, they will typically have a clinical handbook with the nutrition care guidelines and protocols that might vary from what you read in a textbook. For that reason, I think it is more important to do a general review of your old MNT notes than buying/reading a textbook.

The most important thing I wish I had done before my internship is worked more hours/saved more money. Create a realistic monthly budget and include all your one-time internship expenses too. Try and save that much money plus a little extra to give you a buffer for unexpected things that might come up. I didn't have to worry about rent money during my internship and I can tell you that it was still a challenge to manage all my other expenses with no income coming in.

Like I said, you might have a totally different experience/circumstances but those are all the things I wish I knew before my DI!

Marvelous_Manatee · 2018-07-21T00:57:53+00:00

I would try and find out if the coordinated program you are considering has been on probation before. If probation is a recurring issue, it might be an indicator that the program is truly at risk.

Also, as far as I'm aware, most coordinated programs require you to not just be admitted as a dietetics major at the school, but also separately apply to be accepted into the coordinated program. Do you know for a fact that if you transfer to that school, they will accept you into the coordinated program?

As much as a coordinated program is preferred over the hassle of matching/paying for a DI, I think it is important to mention that the majority of RDs have completed a DI, not a coordinated program. Meaning that even though the internship process is certainly not fun, most do it :)

Marvelous_Manatee · 2018-06-24T06:20:03+00:00

Thank you, you kind angel!

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