NDTR Spotlight

2023 will be the first year where NDTR's will have their own day in National Nutrition Month to celebrate.  When the news was released it was greeted with joy and a little skepticism. So we reached out to the Academy to ask some questions.  Was this going to be the only recognition NDTR's get? Or was this the first of many steps to begin giving proper recognition to NDTR's?    ...

Show off your NDTR credential. Shop Merch: https://ndtr-spotlight.myspreadshop.com/all  If you are a NDTR you most likely heard or had experiencing interning or spending a day at a WIC Clinic.  It is a very common job prospect, and because of this it can have a stigma of being an "easy" and not an exciting job.   However, NDTR spotlight has had the privilege of spotlighting a few ND...

It is National Nutrition month!  There are countless ways to celebrate; for NDTR's that including speaking up to the lack of representation NDTR's often seen this month. Our voice was heard, but the Merch didn't change... so we have solutions for you.   Shop NDTR Merch https://ndtr-spotlight.myspreadshop.com/all - to support this podcast    You can also find NDTR merch Diettech...

This podcast has made it! I am so excited to announce that this episode features Lori Klein, the only NDTR who spoke at FNCE 2021!  Lori is an extremely accomplished NDTR.  Entering the field of Dietetics to complement her career in yoga. Lori has gained her Bachelors of Science, MPH and is currently pursing her EDd or doctorate in Education.     She currently works as an...

DISCLAIMER "Opinions expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer. An internship is what lead Ericha to find a hidden path in the NDTR world.  Her senior year of undergraduate school she had the opportunity to intern at Campbell Soup. Her role involved helping the company implement the new food label changes that were put out by the FD...

Mariah also known as @onesassyavocado on Instagram put her RDN goals on hold to take time to get married after completing her BS in Nutrition.   The time to celebrate life's treasures was well worth.  Not only has she become an RDN but she gained valuable experience as an NDTR at WIC which counted as hours in her internship program,  provided time to build valuable relationship...

Amanda took one of the few days she had  off from her Dietetic Internship to chat about starting her career at WIC as a NDTR.  Since the start of her career Amanda has been excelling. Shortly after starting at WIC she earned her CLC credential,  began mentoring nutrition students and got accepted into the very competitive WIC Dietetic Internship . Amanda shares the ins and outs of h...

Mariah worked in foodservice at her college for four years as an undergraduate student. Staying committed to one job allowed her to be in the right place at the right time with the right relationships.   Her senior year the RD internship was not a plausible idea; however, the NDTR route was, and she had been working along side one for the past 4 years.    The NDTR who was there...

Jenni is currently pursing her PhD. However, the NDTR was a valuable stop along the journey, and is even helping her now after completing her Dietetic Internship!    Listen as Jenni explains why she went the NDTR route, how her education lead her to her unlikely passion: Food Service.    Find Jenni instagram: @Nutritionwithjenni   Enjoyed this interview?   Make s...

Problem: No one knows what the NDTR credential is!?  Solution: Showcase it correctly in a cover letter and resume    Anna has mixed her passion for English and Dietetics by helping nutrition professionals create engaging resumes and cover letters that make them stand out and land the job interview.  In this podcast she shares tips and tricks that specially for NDTRs that y...

Four great interviews the last two months. If these interested clips interest you make sure to check out the full interviews. Training RDNs as a NDTR- Kathryn Oliver, DTR  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhswzLpzWeo  An outside perspective on the NDTR credential - Mark Abesamis, BS, AS, PTA, ACE-CPT, NHA-CET https://youtu.be/eugzYVnDu1o  Promoting the NDTR credential as a RD- Marie...

After countless spotlights it is evident that NDTR's know how to think outside the box. Which is why it was a no brainer to create a short video discussing how to submit a proposal to speak at FNCE. Submission happen every year between September to November.  So there is still time this year, or you can plan ahead for FNCE 2023!    See the link below for more details https://eatrigh...

How do you end up in a position where you are training RDNs?   Experience, networking and not giving up. Kathy is an amazing example of a NDTR  who has broke the glass ceiling for NDTR's, all with an associates degree!    Listen or watch her story here, and check or read her feature on Diet tech Central, linked below   Kathy's  Featured on Diet Tech Central...

If you are as curious as I am to see if NDTR's will be featured at the FNCE conference this year, make sure to give this podcast a listen.    Resources:   https://eatrightfnce.org/presenters/1262491/  https://eatrightfnce.org/sessions/1606687/  Enjoyed this interview?   Make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it!   Follow us instagram @ndtrspotlight &nbsp...

Would you get the NDTR credential during your dietetic internship?    This is what Mark is doing. Learning about the NDTR credential late into his bachelors degree Mark still found value in the credential. Fully transparent Mark takes the time to explain how he is managing being in a dietetic internship,  studying for the NDTR exam, getting a master degree in nutrition and a doctora...

Have you seen the new Digital Credentials that CDR has created for NDTR's! In the past week they have picked up steam with more and more NDTR's sharing their credentials.    In this podcast I share NDTR's first thoughts, and the benefits I have already seen from utilizing this new way to share what you can do with others.   See what the CDR has to say about them:  https://www.c...

This week we are spotlighting Marie Lorraine, founder and host of NDTR Spotlight. Happy to share her story, she talks about how she happened upon the credential, the jobs she worked and the differences between the NDTR and RD exam. Even though she recently became a RD, she still plans to promote the NDTR credential and even shares one way she has been able to since becoming a RD.   Enjoyed this in...

Bekah completed her NDTR internship during the Covid pandemic.  The hard work she put in during her internship paid off; not only did she pass her NDTR exam after studying for 5 days, but during her internship she wrote a grant, that turned into her first job.  Bekah, has a great focus on the NDTR exam. Not only does she offer NDTR tutoring but she was recently on a panel to help with ex...

Time to look back at our past 4 episodes. Working with a diverse pool of clients/patients came up in each episode, either from the client/patient perspective or the NDTR perspective. If these clips spike your interest make sure to check out there full episodes.

Sabrina was committed keeping up her NDTR credential even when she could not find work in the field. Her Perseverance, curiosity and strategic planning lead her to pursing a degree in Health Informatics and Health Information Management. Opening the door to a niche that combines informatics and nutrition.   Check out the interview to see how she fell upon this niche and to find up to dat...

Is adding another credential a waste of money, or can it actually help you?  Article: https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(17)31628-3/fulltext.  Here are episodes that feature NDTR's who have additional credentials SNS Courtney Morabito, MBA, NDTR https://youtu.be/ujbigcN1EyE Health Coach  Drisana Clifton, MPH, NDTR: https://youtu.be/H7ERafRpkzo Sonja Love NDTR: https://youtu.b...

Emily knew she was going to become an NDTR before she graduated from her undergraduate program. Her decision to become an NDTR lead her to a solo path, as her classmates pursued the RD credential. However, her decision to become a NDTR has been eventful and fulfilling. In the short time she has been an NDTR Emily has had the opportunity to create a puree diet from scratch at the hospital where she...

LaVonda is the perfect example of what a successful and exciting career could look like for a NDTR. LaVonda began her career in nutrition working in public health, but wanted to expand her scope of practice and became a NDTR in 2005. She quickly began networking and seeking out volunteer opportunities which allowed her to get her name out and find jobs at a YMCA, in research, in doctors officers....

Jolanta's journey to becoming a NDTR was put on hold due to Covid. However, the pause Covid caused in her life did not slow her down. In the extra time Jolanta became very active on social media creating carbediemnutrition and finding a community of NDTRs online. She recently was able to land two jobs.  She is now working in school nutrition and as a dietary assistant at an eating disorders c...

Time it pause and review and look at some highlights from our last four guest. There was a continuous theme of the NDTR opening doors, including... getting into DI programs, getting really good nutrition experience and breaking into the field of nutrition at an expert level where you can be a valuable asset to a dietitian.   Enjoyed this interview?   Make sure to give it a thum...