Dietitians in Nutrition Support: DNS Podcast

In this episode, we explore the current state of parenteral nutrition shortages with physician and current ASPEN president, Dr. Ryan Hurt, MD, PhD.  Dr. Hurt is a faculty member in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota where he has a joint appointment in the Divisions of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic.  He is the Program Director fo...

Join DNS DPG as we discuss a day in the life of a clinical nutrition manager with registered dietitian nutritionist, Melissa Maxim, MS, RDN.  Melissa has been a registered dietitian for 15 years, working mostly in acute care hospitals including LifePoint Hospitals, Riverside Health System and most recently, the Bon Secours Mercy Health System. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietet...

In this episode, we discuss a day in the life of a medical science liaison with registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician, Lisa Cimperman, MS, RD, LD, CNSC.  Lisa is a medical science liaison with Fresenius Kabi USA, providing parenteral nutrition education and scientific support to healthcare professionals.  This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN,...

In this episode, we chat about professional licensure regulations and other efforts to protect consumers. Our guest is registered and licensed dietitian Cynthia Blocksom, MED, MCHES, RD, LD, FAND. Cynthia is an advocate for licensure, public policy, and advocacy and, in June of 2021, began service as the chair of the Academy’s Consumer Protection and Licensure Subcommittee, also known as CPLS. Lis...

DNS DPG is thrilled to feature author and nutrition support expert Dr. Todd W. Rice, M.D., M.Sc. In this episode, we talk about guidelines for the provision of nutrition support therapy in the adult critically ill patient recently published in JPEN. This publication provides updates to the 2016 document and aims to answer five questions relevant to ICU nutrition support. Recorded 11/20/21, Length...

Listen in as we discuss the role of immunonutrition supplementation in improving outcomes in patients undergoing major elective surgery at a moderate to high risk surgical status with expert clinician Erin VerHage, RD, CNSC. Additional information about this topic can be found in the December 2021 edition of SupportLine. Recorded 11/10/21, Length 20 minutes.

In this episode, Sharon Foley, PhD, RDN provides an overview of research and clinical dietetics, including the similarities and differences between institutional review board - approved studies and quality improvement projects. She also shares her personal experiences with research and discusses DNS DPG research grant opportunities. Recorded 10/21/21, Length 25 minutes.

In Episode 37 of the DNS Podcast, Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND talks with us about her experiences as a nutrition entrepreneur. Listen in as we chat about her success earning supplemental and passive income, building a brand, and leveraging social media to position herself as the nutrition expert. Recorded 10/15/21, Length 32 minutes. Katie Dodd is the owner of and has a financial interest i...

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Rosa Hand, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND about her recent publication in the August 2021 edition of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In this article, Dr. Hand and colleagues explore the topic of defining evidenced based practice in dietetics. Listen in as we chat about her experiences writing this manuscript, service as chair of the Academy's Evidence-B...

DNS DPG is excited to feature Tarrah DeClemente, MPH, RDN to discuss social determinants of health and how it relates to nutrition support. Tarrah currently serves as the director of health policy and partnerships for Chicago Public Schools and also is a clinical scholars fellow with the Robert Wood Johnson foundation, an organization working to expand health coverage and create healthy commu...

Dr. Jan Powers, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS, NE-BC, FCCM, brings to our podcast 35 years experience in various roles related to Critical Care and Trauma primarily focused on implementation of research and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. In this episode, we discuss her recent publication in Nutrition in Clinical Practice entitled  Development of a Competency Model for Placement a...

Identifying, treating and preventing malnutrition across all life stages is a critical element of care. Listen in as we talk with Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG) leaders Patricia Becker, MS, RDN, CSP, FAND and Molly Wong Vega, MS RD about their efforts to assist PNPG members with understanding and applying the Academy's Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQII) in the pediatric...

DNS DPG is proud to highlight Kris Mogensen, MS, RD-AP, LDN, CNSC, Mandy Corrigan, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN, Elizabeth Bobo, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and their recently released publication in Nutrition in Clinical Practice and the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This article was a joint effort between DNS DPG and ASPEN and o...

In this episode, we discuss cultural sensitivities as it relates to nutrition support clinicians with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Sandra Arevalo, MPH, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADA. Sandra currently serves as Diversity Liaison for the Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition DPG and focuses her professional energy on providing culturally sensitive health care and education to the most unders...

The DNS Podcast is pleased to offer an episode featuring registered dietitian Prasanna Navarasam and her recent research related to current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of adult malnutrition. Listen in as we learn about perceived barriers to applying diagnostic malnutrition criteria, the importance of malnutrition focused training and clinical competency, and what happens when malnutri...

In this episode, DNS members can go behind the scenes and learn what goes into the development of clinical nutrition guidelines. Listen in as we chat with Dr. Liam McKeever, PhD, RDN, FASPEN about the basic process of guideline development, approximate time commitment required to produce each document, and what guideline topics clinicians can expect to see in the near future. Recorded 7/14/21, Len...

DNS is excited to offer our first podcast episode featuring a clinical pharmacist! David Vermeulen, PharmD, MS, offers shares his experiences and expertise related to managing diabetic patients who require home infusion. He also discusses three specific opportunities for improvement related to this patient population and how the registered dietitian nutritionist plays a vital role in achievin...

Listen in as we chat with Laura Kerns, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, FAND, about her experiences in leading an enteral feeding program. She shares stories of success as well as overcoming challenges as she worked to develop and implement an outpatient feeding clinic at her local hospital. Recorded 5/7/21, Length 30 minutes

In this episode, Valaree Williams, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC, FAND talks about her experiences helping patients undergoing pancreatic surgical resection. Tune in to hear about patient surgical options, nutrition implications, common complications of care, and long-term care planning. Recorded 4/19/21, Length 28 minutes

Listen in as we discuss the role of the registered dietitian nutritionist in palliative care planning and end of life care with board certified family physician Zachary Klock, MD. Dr. Klock shares tips to facilitating an effective palliative care meeting, offers advice on managing difficult conversations, and highlights the benefit of having nutrition support dietitians involved at every stage of...

In this episode, we talk everything DNS with outgoing chair, Kate Willcutts, DCN, RDN, CNSC, FASPEN and incoming chair, Britta Brown, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. Listen in as Kate describes her challenges and inspirations while leading a national organization through a global pandemic, and Britta shares her aspirations for the upcoming year. Recorded 5/12/21, Length 25 minutes.

Our topic for episode 23 is micronutrient losses in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) with nutrition support expert Kris Mogensen, MS, RD-AP, LDN, CNSC. Learn more about this highly specialized area of practice and how the dietitian plays an integral role in the care of critically ill patients with renal impairment. Recorded 4/10/21, Length 27 minutes.

In an ever-changing, technology-driven world, Lauren Chan, MS, RD, LDN has identified a way for student and novice nutrition support practitioners to access evidence based nutrition support education through social media. Listen in as we chat with Lauren about her novel approach to dietetics education and how she has reached 80,000 learners and counting! Recorded 2/2/21, Length 22 minutes.

Tune in as we get to know nutrition support expert and long-time DNS DPG member, Carol Rees Parrish, MS, RDN. Carol shares the 'why' behind her passion for gastroenterology and how she became a leader in the field and editor of the well-known publication  Practical Gastroenterology . Recorded 12/11/20, Length 48 minutes

In this episode, we discuss the basics of obtaining and maintaining enteral and parenteral access with pediatric surgery nurse Neil Ead, MSN, CPNP, CNSC. Tube and line selection and insertion, routine maintenance, and the prevention of complications are included. Recorded 3/5/21, Length 42 minutes.