NDTR Spotlight

Due to an invisible illness Anni was forced to think outside the box, and quickly found a world of opportunity as a NDTR. She found that being a NDTR was not a stepping stone but a destination. With this mindset she created the business "Anni Weeks" in 2019 which has quickly become a  thriving digital diet tech business.    Find Anni Online  www.anniweeks.com,  Instagram-...

Understanding scope of practice as a NDTR can be hard. In this video I review 11 questions out out by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a NDTR to ask themselves to see if they can work without a RD.    References:  Article:  https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(17)31628-3/fulltext   State licensure:  https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/licensure/li...

Caitlin began her schooling in nutrition with the NDTR credential in mind. Having to work full time to support herself through school her gpa suffered. However, her willingness to work hard and study  paid off. She simultaneously applied to dietetic internships and studied for the NDTR credential. The credential helped her to feel more confident in her applications and even got her a pay rais...

Aaron decided to get his NDTR post graduation after his professor pointed him to the credential. As a NDTR Aaron has worked in clinical healthcare and is know working with project angle creating meals for patients with various health complications ranging from diabetes to cardiovascular disease. Project Angle Heart believes that food is medicine allowing Aaron to mix his love for clinical nutritio...

Bryan became a NDTR after graduating with his bachelors degree. He decided to get the NDTR credential to enhance his resume and find valuable experiences in the workforce before applying for graduate school.    Make sure to listen to the interview to hear how he passed the NDTR exam, what he did with the DTR exam and how is has enhanced his experience in graduate school.    Enj...

Sami Hupp NDTR is a perfect example of how you can use your DTR credential to the max and have a fulfilling career.  After Sami Hupp completed her associated degree and became a NDTR she landed a job in corrections. After two years of gaining experience and growing her skills, new life blessings, lead her to reapply to her current clinical job. Sami works along side RD's as a valid team membe...

Brooke is a RD who has a passion for helping DTR's and RD's find fulfilling careers and not get stuck in a "DTR/RD graveyard". She runs an instagram page @bitchinnutrition where she post helpful tips and advice for career advancement as well as provide career coaching with the goal to keep nutrition professionals passionate about their job. In this interview Brooke talks about resumes, networking,...

Sonja Love learned that she could do nutrition coaching right before she graduated from a NDTR program. Sonja's ability to punch fear in the face and network any and everywhere has allowed her to grow a successful coaching business.   Find Sonja Love online: https://www.facebook.com/LoveNutritionCoaching   Enjoyed this interview?   Make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it!...

After leaving her job at WIC Irene found herself with the unexpected gift of time, that Covid granted to many. She was quick to make use of her time and decided to start her own private practice. Listen along as Irene shares how her experience at WIC helped craft her private practice, how she figured out her scope and is a NDTR who is contributing positively to the conversation on Race in America...

Time to pause and review as we look at some highlight from out last four interviewees.   Check out their full interviews    Courtney Morabito, MBA, NDTR, SNS, FAND: https://youtu.be/ujbigcN1EyE ​ Yolanda Vasquez, NDTR:   https://youtu.be/xDe5iAC8Tg8 ​Dawn Anderson, NDTR, CIP: https://youtu.be/hOdZ8-n1CUk ​Lauryn Briones, NDTR: https://youtu.be/cY7djoR6fkk SHOW LESS Enjoyed...

After a successful career in Research Dawn decided to take a step toward her passion and begin the journey to becoming a Dietitian. However, the NDTR route became of interest as a way to stay in the student mindset, when taking a year off to save for her internship and potentially find work experience. Dawn quickly found that there were not many DTR jobs in her state. Despite this, she has not reg...

Lauryn Briones, NDTR became an NDTR and health coach in NDTR. As a NDTR/Health coach her  mission is to "help busy women find freedom from diets, binge/emotional eating, and find self-love + confidence again."    Lauryn Website:   https://laurynbwellness.com/on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurynbwellness/ Enjoyed this interview?   Make sure to give it a...

Yolanda has moved through her career by setting goals. As a DTR she worked to get  working experience in food service, clinical and community nutrition before starting her dietetic internship. Yolanda ability to stick to her goals, and not get stuck is sure to motivate you to keep pushing to reach your own goals.   Enjoyed this interview?   Make sure to give it a thumbs up and share...

Courtney was determined to become a RD in high school. However, she did not get accepted into a dietetic internship. This was clearly a blessing in disguise, as she has found a fulfilling career as a DTR in school nutrition, and has been a key factor in the feeding of countless children. Outside of her job she has also took the role to be a voice for DTR's in the academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...

This week we are spotlighting Vanessa Joseph, LPN, pending NDTR. Vanessa, graduated from a Diet Technician Program May of 2020, and has been creating informative nutrition content on her Youtube Channel, instagram page and blog.  She even has a ebook called: Acid Reflux My Story: Plan and Overcome! Vanessa's Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4o8HWe23Wp-PpO1iIHa01Q  Find he...

This week we are spotlighting Jani. Jani entered the field of dietetics later in life coming from a successful career in fitness and editing. She had goals of becoming an RD but found that the DTR credential was what she needed to begin her nutrition blog, food hall by Jani.    Jani was gracious enough to provide a free copy of her anti inflammatory salad recipe book to the NDTR audience...

This week we got to chat with Jenny Westerkamp, RD, CSSD, founder of All Access Dietetics, about the transition from NDTR to RD, a switch that is common for many DTR's.   Are you making/have you made this transition? Let us know in the comments below! All Access Dietetic provides both free and paid services to help navigate the process of becoming a RD. Make sure to check out their websi...

This week we are spotlighting Isabella McDannell Isabella is one semester away from graduating with her associates degree and sitting for the NDTR exam! In this interview Bells shines light  how to she gets involved in her school, how she juggles online practicums, mom life and a part time job. She also shares desire  and to work with the LGBTQ community. Enjoyed this interview?  Ma...

This week we are spotlighting Priscilla Askew  Priscilla is forever expanding her scope of practice as a DTR.  Priscilla has her own successful business as a private practice NDTR and works with the American Heart Association. Make sure to check out the interview to see how she juggles it all, and to get a better idea of what you can do with a DTR credential. Enjoyed this interview? &nbs...

This week we are spotlighting Tayler Silfverduk also known as celicadietian on instagram.   Tayler shares how she found her niche on instagram, how she found unique jobs as a DTR and has set herself up to have a impactful private practice when she completes her Dietetic Internship this January 2021   Contact Tayler  Instagram @celiacdietitian    Email: Tayler.silfverd...

This week we are spotlighting Drisana Clifton. Initially she had the goal of becoming a RD but quickly found great satisfaction in staying a DTR. As a DTR she expanded her scope of practice by earning her Masters of Public Health and has taken on the leadership role as chair for the DTR subunit group in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. What she has done as a NDTR has not gone unnoticed. She...

Today we spotlight a star dietetic student.  She has a B.S in Recreation and Leisure but after working in her originally field decided to completely change careers and turn her passion into her career! She is currently in a NDTR program, the first step toward her reaching to becoming a Dietitian.    Enjoyed this interview?  Make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it! &n...

In this interview Arlene shines light on taking the exam 3 times, working in different field of dietetics and learning Spanish to better interact with her patients.      She is now in her MS program and is excited to expand her scope with the addition of a Masters Degree    Enjoyed this interview?  Make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it!   Follow...

In this interview Kelly shines light on how to cope with not getting matched your first try, tips on job searches, and how to apply to a DI program after a gap year.  NDTR spotlight is shining the light on Kelly E. Templeton.   The NDTR path was not plan A for Kelly, but after not getting matched her senior year of college, she decided to make the most of her unexpected gap year and...

In this interview Moriah will share how she explained her NDTR credential to potential employers allowing her find jobs in three different stating in three years.  Moriah is a queen at networking putting herself out there and maximizing her areas of expertise in fitness/dance and nutrition   Enjoyed this interview?   Make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it!   Follow...