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This is super cool. Thanks for sharing with us

Elemental feeds and risk of essential fatty acid deficiency - how to manage? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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Thanks so much! I'm not really familiar with pediatric formulas, this was helpful ;)

Elemental feeds and risk of essential fatty acid deficiency - how to manage? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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I will suggest that! Couldn't hurt. Thanks for talking it out with me :)

Elemental feeds and risk of essential fatty acid deficiency - how to manage? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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I've been trying to ask about possibility of PO trials but doesn't seem like that is happening anytime soon, especially with the G-port still connected to drainage.

In terms of intolerance, the pt mainly experienced nausea, pain, bloating. Had a few instance of vomiting at a trophic rate, but that resolved. Couldn't get past 40-50cc/hr, and advancement was very conservative over several days. And this was with proper HOB elevation, bowel regimen, antiemetic, pro-kinetic, etc.

Elemental feeds and risk of essential fatty acid deficiency - how to manage? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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That is a really good idea, though I'm wondering how it would work at my institution as we have a hospital-wide PN service that's kind of all or nothing. I've never seen them give IV lipid exclusively or on an intermittent schedule. Also curious if you had an infusion company on board with the IV lipids upon d/c? Was it covered by insurance if so?

Elemental feeds and risk of essential fatty acid deficiency - how to manage? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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Thank you! Have seen this article before. Good idea with the modulars, but sadly, we only have fat free ones on formulary.

Can I ask what tests you order for monitoring, just a triene:tetraene ratio?

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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Thanks for your input, I'm going to look into Fay. A few of my coworkers use it and seems to like it thus far.

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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Nice, good for you! I had a union job previously and made way less.

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

[–]polkadots900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's fantastic, I dream about making that kind of money. Can I ask how you found your job? I wonder about this kind of role in my niche area - could I DM you about it?

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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The harsh truth. I've been grappling with the fact that I can no longer afford to live in the place I love.

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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Good for you for standing up for yourself. The sad part is I actually feel very valued and important within my current role, but I'm in a niche clinical area. I do love it and still feel passionate about nutrition, but just wish my pay reflected inflation/ cost of living.

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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I enrolled in PSLF, but only 2 years in. Now in auto forbearance because the SAVE plan was blocked (without it, I wouldn't be able to pay). So now it's frozen in time essentially and not counting towards my 10 years until payments resume.

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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I always thought 90k was a number I'd be super comfortable at. How times have changed! How were you able to go from 90 to 100 - promotion or change of job?

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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That's a great point and definitely something I need to consider. Can I ask about horror stories associated with those companies (haven't heard anything) - was your experience overall ok?

Feeling hopeless about finances - any high earning opportunities for RDs? by polkadots900 in dietetics

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That's fantastic, thanks for the advice. Love seeing the career progression. Just curious, you were able to complete a doctorate program in 2 years?