Jenny Westerkamp

Dear Future Dietitian

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Dear Future Dietitian by All Access Dietetics is a podcast for aspiring registered dietitians to help them feel more clear and confident on every step of their journey towards the RD credential. Your host is Jenny Westerkamp, RD, Founder of All Access Dietetics and the nation’s leading expert on all-things-RD2BE. Since 2008, the company has helped thousands of students through their signature Get Matched Coaching admissions coaching program, RD exam preparation, and career development courses. Becoming a dietitian is confusing and stressful. You don’t have to do it alone. Learn more at https:/...

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Jenny Westerkamp

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8. Improve your Clinical Confidence with Shani Jordan-Goldman, Creator of Real World Clinical 25.07.2022 29:45

In this episode you'll learn: The problem Shani sees with new dietitians and how she wants to solve that 4 tips for improving confidence as a future or new dietitian How to advocate for yourself in a job What her business, Nutrition Cheat Sheets offers Exciting details on her upcoming Clinical Bootcamp! Resources mentioned: Nutrition Cheat Sheets - http://nutritioncheatsheets.com Shani'...

7. How RD2BE Brooke Margaret is Becoming a Dietitian in 2 Years (Without Taking Organic Chemistry!) 18.07.2022 30:18

Note: Technical difficulties affected the sound on this specific episode. Apologies for the inconvenience! In this episode you'll learn: Why ACEND created a new program type to address the potential shortage of dietitians What made Brooke almost give up on changing careers into dietetics Why she is so thankful she found University of New England's Future Education Model program How the Universit...

6. Jenny Explains Pass Class and How It Makes Examinees Feel Less Overwhelmed 11.07.2022 28:29

In this episode you'll learn: Who typically enrolls in Pass Class Why it works and has a 92% pass rate How it was designed to address why people fail the exam Why Pass Class students feel less overwhelmed when using it How to enroll (with a special discount for listeners!) Resources mentioned: Podcast - Episode 3. How to Pass the RD Exam on the First Try (+ the One Exam Rule No One Talks About)...

5. 3 Things to Do This Summer to Become a Competitive Applicant 04.07.2022 33:21

This episode is a recording from "Summer DICAS Kick Off" - Jenny's webinar presented on June 22, 2022. In the episode, Jenny covered the following topics: An overview of the dietetics program application process 3 things to do this summer to prepare yourself to be a competitive applicant How a Get Matched Coach can help you make the most of your summer Why over half of our clients start in the...

4. Make Money as a Virtual Assistant with RD2BE Kat Durston, Co-Founder of Flourish Virtual Assistants 27.06.2022 32:47

Surprise announcement inside the episode! In the episode we covered the following topics: What is a virtual assistant (VA) Why it makes sense as a RD2BE or RD to do virtual assisting Kat's very first experience VA'ing Lessons learned initially as a VA What sparked the idea to start Flourish How their team has grown and how they are trying to help the dietetics VA community What's next? A SURPR...

3. How to Pass the RD Exam on the First Try (+ the One Exam Rule No One Talks About) 13.06.2022 29:46

In this episode you'll learn: The basics of the RD exam and what "computer-adapted exam" means 3 proven strategies that will help you pass on the first attempt Why Jenny thinks people are using practice questions all wrong Bonus tips that could save you from getting NO score on the exam Mindset strategies to get yourself prepared to dive into studying Resources mentioned: Free Exam Toolki...

2. From Nuclear Medicine to Dietetics: How Jenny Lo Navigated her Career Change 13.06.2022 47:41

In this episode, you'll learn: Why Lo decided to make the leap into dietetics How she navigated going back to school after 10+ years working in nuclear medicine Here step-by-step approach she used to find preceptors and create relationships with dietitians The reason she almost couldn't check her match on Match Day Her experience with the Get Matched Coaching program Resources Mentioned: Get...

1. How to Create a Fulfilling Career as a Dietitian - Jenny's Career Story 10.06.2022 45:49

In this episode, you'll learn: The career Jenny almost went into before switching majors to dietetics Her journey as an entrepreneur, professional sports dietitian, private practice dietitian, author, speaker, smoothie shop manager, and consultant. Why she almost gave up on All Access Dietetics in 2018 How she landed competitive jobs working with the Chicago Blackhawks, Cubs, and Bulls. 3 lesson...