Working in a position that’s been historically held by a RN (Registered Nurse), it’s been a small fight to get my facility to recognize that I am an appropriate candidate for my job, especially since my accrediting body lists RDs as a great fit for the role.
Read MoreI love and hate this question. I don’t have an amazing story that led me to dietetics, it just happens to be where I landed. I went to Purdue University attending to gain an Bachelor’s in biology, but decided I needed more human interaction in my career field. I researched the many opportunities and degrees that Purdue offered, focusing on science and healthcare. I found dietetics and fell in love with the introductory nutrition class; I knew it was the career for me.
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