As I draw near to the end of my 9-month dietetic internship in Chicago, things are getting very busy! I am currently in "staff relief" where I function as a real Registered Dietitian by taking over 2 entire wards (under RD supervision of course). It is a huge challenge and I feel the weight of responsibility for these patients. I have a feeling that once this experience is over, I will feel confident about going out on my own for my first real job as a dietitian.
That being said, we are starting to study for the upcoming national RD exam and had a 2-day test prep this weekend at the hospital. In the words of our speaker: "Know this chart" (picture of said chart provided here) and pretty much "Know this entire book"....
In case you don't recognize it, this is the infamous Krebs cycle; aka your metabolism. When you go to an an RD for your healthcare, you can be sure that they have learned, studied, and passed a test including information on:
- Food science
- Nutrient composition of food
- Education and communication
- Research
- Management
- Nutrition Screening, assessment, and diagnoses
- Community nutrition
- Clinical normal nutrition
- Financial management
- Marketing and public relations
- Menu development
- Sustainability
- Safety and sanitation
- Nutrition and support science
- Equipment and facility planning
I am about to join the ranks of professionals that have passed this test, but not before I spend some serious time reviewing and studying the material.....once again....wish me luck.
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