Nutrition And Career Goals

My specific areas of interest include cardiovascular nutrition and oncology nutrition. Once I become a dietitian my short-term goals include gaining clinical experience by working in a hospital. I also plan on joining a local professional organization, so I can stay involved with my community and network with other dietitians. My long-term goals would be to purse my interest in oncology and cardiovascular nutrition. I would like to work at a cardiac rehabilitation center or in the cardiology unit at a hospital where I could help combat the leading cause of death in the United States. To purse oncology nutrition I would like to work in an outpatient cancer center, and join the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice

I have always had a passion for education and being at Saint Vincent Academy, I have grown into a passionate young woman. Academically, I have been exposed to many different classes such as American History, Women's History, Modern History, a very graphic freshman year health class, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Each class has helped me in forming my passion of helping people and the ability to empathize. Through my history classes, I have learned about the need to help others and through my science classes, I have come to the decision to become a nutritionist/ registered dietician. My goal as a nutritionist is to help people take better care of themselves and it will start by acknowledging them on what they put into their body's and the

In general, for my long-term goal is to help people and make them aware of how much nutrition and physical activity can make a big change in their life. My first goal is applying for the Internship within 2 years of graduating. After I complete my internship I will prepare for the exam by studying all my nutrition notes and books from school as well as all material from my internship. I will apply and take the national registered dietitian exam in order to be a practicing Registered Dietitian.

Before FNU 206 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics, I only had an idea of what I wanted to do as a Registered Dietitian, but not exactly how to reach that goal. After taking this class, Dr. Adkins has given me direction as to how to find my first destination. The Registered Dietitian career is not like being a doctor; there is no specific practice to study in school and stay as that type of specially trained practice. There are certain practices and patients to attend to as a Registered Dietitian, however my first job can be in a clinical setting with cancer patients as supposed to a company focused on wellness of the body. The same situation applies before becoming certified when I must put those hours of experience in. This intrigued

Throughout your journey, your nutritionist will help you fully understand your new diet program, not just what to eat and what not to eat, but also how, when, and why. This will allow you a greater chance at long term success. Not only do nutritionists help you understand your body's relationship with the food you eat, but they also help lift you up when things look bleak by offering heartfelt support, understanding, and encouragement.

These health care teams often are made up of many different types of professionals including doctors, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, registered dietitians (RD), and many other different types of technologists and technicians. Although all of these members of the team are essential, the role registered dietitian’s play and the knowledge they contribute is vital to many different specialties in health care. According to a study by Kelly Adams, Karen Lindell, Martin Kolhmeier, and Steven Zeisel, only 30% of medical schools require an actual separate course in nutrition. Although their curriculum may include nutrition throughout the many different courses a physician has to take, this is an inadequate amount of time being spent on nutrition to be considered and expert in this field, which results in the vitality of having and maintaining a RD on their team. Nutrition can prevent and help treat many different problems that arise in clinical care and the different specialties that it entails.

In 5 years, I plan to have my Bachelors’ Degree in Nutritional Science from Kaplan University. Hopefully, I’ll be working through a Dietetic Internship Program and studying for my RDN exam. I would like to be a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. After working as a professional for a few years, taking time away from the classroom and focusing the career itself, I may decide to purse a Master’s Degree or Doctorate. With either of those achievements and 1,000 hours of job experience or specialized training I can take the CNS exam to become a Certified Nutrition

A nutritionist must also have strong investigative, social, and enterprising personal interests. Per the interest profiler survey I took that was outlined in Unit Three, I was graded highest in investigative, social, conventional and enterprising interests. This aligns perfectly with my career choice, and feel that this was the career path I was meant to take. Using investigative qualities, I will be able to work with ideas that require extensive amounts of thinking. This will benefit me as I am conducting nutritional research, searching for facts and solving problems.

The client will need a consultation with a dietician. A dietician will teach the client the appropriate foods

Setting goals is what drives people to growth and change within themselves. If one fails to dream and sets goals, it is unlikely the will grow or change (Scott, 2014). Allowing myself to set goals is a personal commitment and a drive to make change. Growing, educating and knowledge with time allows one to feel safe to dream and thrive to make better and larger goals. My first goal after obtaining my BSN in April 2017 is to work on myself and my family. In my career, my goal will be to work on my clinical ladder and seek ways to improve myself and my facility. There are many committees I would like to join and be a part of at work. I know I will have reached my goal when I have moved up several levels on the clinical ladder. My plans for professional development in the next three to 10 - 15 years will still be working at the bedside spreading my knowledge to others who are willing to learn. If financially I am able I would like to pursue my MSN. Being a leader is something that inspires me and I wish to be knowledgeable enough to help and teach others later in life. The final goal would be to not retire, but to cut down to part time and remain at the bedside. I would love to travel and volunteer my time to others in need of healthcare outside of the US. I will know I have reached this goal when I am at peace

For my goals I chose to drink at least eight glasses of water a day, to stop eating after eight, and to exercise 30-60 minutes a day. I chose these goals because they are probably the ones I struggle with the most. I am over all really good with keeping up with all of these but I wanted to test myself as well.

You may have to follow the guideline in a different way in order to provide the best service to the client. As a nutritionist you have to be understanding to every client’s needs, you should also be aware that not every client you meet will be the same or agree with you. You should be aware

Course Description and Content: Incorporates principles of human nutrition, essential nutrients, nutritional needs of different age groups, and nutrition research. Focuses on the relationship between nutrition, physical fitness, lifestyle, and health, with supporting emphases on consumer awareness, evaluation of nutrition information, eating disorders, and the importance of a balanced, varied diet.

A dietitian’s job is to promote health and control diseases through nutritional education. A responsibility of a dietitian or nutritionist might be advising patients on nutritional

When I started my college journey I wasn’t sure how, but I knew I wanted to help people. After completing a nutrition course and I was amazed by the impact that nutrition has on the human body. It was then when I decided to pursue a career in Dietetics, I wanted mycareer to be applicable to my personal life. because I wanted to study something that would be applicable to my daily life. My family has struggled with Hypertension and Diabetes for a number of years, which also motivates me to learn about disease prevention through nutrition. I am passionate about nutrition and helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing through a healthy well balanced diet. I enjoy being exposed to new things that can expand my knowledge (move to a