Jean Caton MS, MBA, RDN

I no longer work in dietetics. In my early career, I worked in dietetics for nine years - briefly as a Clinical Dietitian at a community hospital and then was promoted to Chief Dietitian. I then took a position as Education Coordinator at a Harvard Affiliated teaching hospital where I was Assistant Director of the Nutrition Department and co-developed an Internship Program that I coordinated. Next, I then moved into the business world, leveraging my RD credential and my MBA, and took a position as Product Manager for an enteral feeding line of devices and nutritional supplements.

Clinical, Community, Management, Podcast, SpeakerSteph LangdonSeptember 27, 2016#whatRDsDo, Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, business, coach, corporate, dietitian, interview series, podcast, something nutrishus, what RDs doComment

Jing Liu, MS, RD

I became a RD because I liked everything a RD can do to improve people’s quality of life.

Clinical, Community, Counselling, Writing, SpeakerSteph LangdonAugust 30, 2016#whatRDsDo, Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, clinical, community, dietitian, education, mindful, mindfulness, something nutrishus, what RDs doComment

Sapna Punjabi-Gupta MS, RDN, LD, AP

In an ideal world, in 5 years Dietitians will be a part of every medical practice in the USA and health insurance will cover an annual wellness assessment by an RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) as part of preventative care. Dietitians will play an important role not only in the clinical settings but also lead in critical global food issues such as sustainable food, food waste, organic farming and more. I would love to see dietetics become a more financially viable career path and Dietitians becoming more assertive with regards to financial negotiations with their employers and demanding competitive compensation like other health experts.

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Karla Moreno, MDA, RD

My first job as a Registered Dietitian was with a school meal vendor. I realized that this path wasn’t the right path for me. It was clinical dietetics that was more of a calling to me, and so I accepted a job as a consultant dietitian for skilled nursing homes to gain experience. Since then, I have worked in skilled nursing homes and always find that there is something new to learn or expand on.

Clinical, Food Service, Long Term Care, ManagementSteph LangdonJune 7, 2016#whatRDsDo, Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, blog, clinical, food service, interview series, long term care, something nutrishusComment

Ghazal Haghnegahdar, BSc, RD

I believe people and society have become more aware of their health and want to move towards a healthier lifestyle. Individuals are becoming more aware of their food and health. Dietitians are becoming better known by the public and the demand for dietitians to provide appropriate information is growing.

Clinical, Counselling, Private Practice, DiabetesSteph LangdonMay 18, 2016Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, clinical, consulting, education, interview series, moderation, private practice, something nutrishus, what RDs doComment

Rachel Deal, RD

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.

Clinical, CommunitySteph LangdonApril 5, 2016Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, bariatric, clinical, counseling, interview series, support, weight management, what RDs doComment

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