Announcements

Supplemental, Peripheral, and Central Parenteral Nutrition: Indications, risks, and timing

Getting a head start on nutrition for hospitalized patients can make a big difference when combating malnutrition and critical illness. In this video, Jessica MS, RDN, CNSC, CDN and Kaitlyn MS, RDN, CNSC, CDN discuss the importance of parenteral nutrition including supplemental, peripheral, and central administration. They will also speak to risk mitigation strategies, indications, and timing impacts of early and supplemental PN.

When working in critical care settings as a registered dietitian, you may provide care for patients on ECMO (ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). ECMO adds some additional complexity to the clinical picture and the RD is an essential team member to ensure adequate nutrition is provided during this time. Join Stacy MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC as she shares the foundational knowledge needed to work with patients on ECMO including what ECMO is, considerations for parenteral nutrition, calorie + protein need ranges, and related nutrient deficiencies

We’re excited to announce the release of the Pocket Guide to Enteral Nutrition, 3rd Edition and the Pocket Guide to Parenteral Nutrition, 3rd Edition!!! These pocket guides were edited by DNS members (with DNS members also revising most of the chapters)!

Designed with clinical workflow in mind, the Pocket Guide to Enteral Nutrition, 3rd edition, translates essential nutrition principles into actionable  strategies that support safe, individualized nutrition care. Whether in acute, long-term, or home environments, this edition helps maintain consistency, enhance efficiency, and promote optimal outcomes.

 

The Pocket Guide to Parenteral Nutrition, 3rd edition delivers quick, evidence-based guidance for managing adult parenteral nutrition in diverse care settings. Packed with practical tools for assessment, access device selection, formulation, complication management, and home care—plus a new appendix on electrolyte repletion—it’s a streamlined, go-to resource for safe and effective nutrition
support.

These Pocket Guides should be available shortly after FNCE

Are you gearing up to start clinical rotations or maybe about to jump back into a hospital job after a few years out of the loop? In this video, ICU dietitian, Lauren MS, RD, CNSC talks through common equipment and tools that can be used for ICU patients. Lauren also shares about common nutrition concerns and potential nutrition management strategies that can be used in this population.

DNS is proud to recognize Jessica Alfano! She has regularly contributed to DNS' YouTube outline review and video review.

Thanks, Jessica for volunteering with DNS!!

The DNS Podcast highlights the expertise, experiences, and innovations of our members. We want to showcase YOUR voice and the incredible work happening across our practice areas. If you have knowledge, research, or insights to share, we’d love to feature you as a future guest!

This issue contains 3.5 CPEU's

Dietetic internships are essential training components to becoming a Registered Dietitian, however starting them can feel intimidating! We've gathered three recent dietetic internship grads, Karenna MS, RD, LDN, Emma MS, RD, LDN, and Domenica MS, RD, LDN, who are sharing their top tips and tricks to starting strong and making the most of your dietetic internship. Karenna also shares about her experiences being pregnant and becoming a first time parent during her program and how she navigated those life changes

Apply for student, emerging practitioner, and experienced practitioner grants!
✅ An easy way for DNS members to obtain funds for a CE conference, DNS Symposium, workshop, or post-graduate course
✅ Stipends awarded between $500-$1000!
📅 Submit your application by September 1st!

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Enteral nutrition feeds have a variety of modalities for how they are provided to the patient including continuous, cyclical, intermittent, and bolus feeding. Join Beth MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC as she chats about advantages, disadvantages, and when you might think 'outside of the box' on tube feeding modalities

Are you passionate about advancing nutrition support?
Join the AND leadership team and help develop tools, resources, and services that benefit our members.

🌱 Grow your skills
🤝 Connect with peers
📈 Make a lasting impact
📅 Nominations close August 18—get involved today

If interested email our Director of Nominations!

When patients are receiving enteral nutrition and experience signs of gastrointestinal intolerance, some providers may be quick to blame the enteral feeds. However, there are many other culprits of diarrhea, constipation, and nausea/vomiting. Join Stephanie MS, RD, LDN, CNSC as she talks through variables to consider reviewing when an enteral nutrition patient is experiencing GI symptoms and strategies to alleviate intolerance.

DNS is excited to introduce the INSPiRE (Improving Nutrition Support Practices via Resources and Education) program!! 

If you are looking to enhance your existing nutrition support practices, check out this 3-course program (worth 12 CPEUs)! These highly interactive courses were developed by leading nutrition support experts and are available as self-directed participation for optimal flexibility. Courses offered in this bundle include: 
•    Micronutrient Deficiency Identification and Treatment
•    Fluid and Electrolytes Dosing in Parenteral Nutrition
•    Advanced Physical Exam Skills: Abdominal Exam (including Interpretation of Radiological Studies of the Abdomen)
DNS members & students, you get a discount! Purchase from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at eatrightSTORE.org

Join Dr. Jennifer Waters and Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer as they share about best practices for conducting a nutrition assessment with patients or clients who identify as transgender or gender-diverse. They will share about gender-affirming communication as well as gender-affirming treatments, including hormone regimens and their impact on biochemical markers. 

Starting out your career in dietetics can feel nerve-wracking, scary, and complicated at times, but working to find the opportunities to continue learning, expand your skills, and combat imposter syndrome can help you tackle challenges that come your way! Join Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Lauren as they talk about some of the things they wish they knew earlier in their career as dietitians including how to approach job applications, integrating into the interdisciplinary care team, and continued education.

Gender-affirming nutrition care by the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is of great importance when working with transgender and gender diverse patients. This video covers considerations when conducting NFPEs on transgender patients, such as gender-affirming communication and applying a trauma-informed approach. It will also cover physical changes that may be observed when examining patients who are undergoing a gender-affirming medical or surgical transition. This video was made possible thanks to a generous IDEA grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

As the cultural diversity of the world expands, so do our patient populations. As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, cultural competence is an important and ever-evolving tool to develop as you advance your practice. This video focuses on cultural considerations for the nutrition focused physical exam across a wide array of populations. This video was made possible thanks to a generous IDEA grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

The use of intravenous (IV) fluids is common in hospital settings, making them an important consideration for dietitians seeking to make nutrition recommendations. Join Emily DCN, RD, CNSC as she walks through the foundations of IV fluids including what types of fluids are available, how different fluids impact fluid shifting, and important considerations for the dietitian.

When treating patients with prolonged poor dietary intake, a big increase in nutrients such as the provision of nutrition support can cause concern for refeeding syndrome. As the dietitian, you are going to be a key player in identifying and providing recommendations for management of refeeding syndrome. Join Valaree MS, RD, CSO, CNSC, FAND as she shares the essentials about refeeding syndrome signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, interventions, and the role of the RDN