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Aug 30, 2009 09:31 PM

RN to..Nutritionist? Fused position?



Ok, so I've been an ER RN for approx. 2 years now. I like it, but I get burned out sometimes! I'll admit it. I deal with it, then get up in the morning and do the best I can do. I take care of patients efficiently and with as much compassion as I can muster up! I have my diploma and the plan was to go back to get my BSN.

However, I have found a new interest in nutrition. It just fascinates me how fitness and nutrition makes a huge difference in people's overall health. So, I was wondering..

SHOULD I GO BACK AND GET MY BSN IN NURSING,
and then...
go back to get a degree in nutrition?

OR should I just go back and go for the degree in nutrition?

AND WHAT JOBS WOULD I GET AS AN RN/NUTRITIONIST?

Ultimately, I would like to work a hospital and/or wellness clinic of some sort educating people on the importance of staying fit and the importance of nutrition. I wouldn't mind working for a gym either as a nutritionist/helping with weight loss. Working in a weight loss clinic would be ideal, also. I really believe that the general public need to know the importance of good nutrition to stay healthy!

(Note, I'm 31, married, w/ no kids- so the time is NOW before I DO have kids!!! )

Thanks for any advice or comments in advice Jessica


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No. 1
from HURN
Old Sep 07, 2009, 09:50 PM

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What a coincidence! I'm am looking to do the same exact thing. I'm an RN with a BS and my interest has been shifting to nutrition, health and wellness recently. I've been working inpatient acute care for almost 2 years now and I can feel myself getting burned out already! Plus it's heartbreaking and depressing to care for patients who have so many chronic illnesses simply because they haven't taken care of their bodies for whatever reasons and circumstances. I want to educate patients on how to stay healthy and avoid the many chronic illnesses that is ravaging our country. I've mentioned transitioning to a nutritionist to some co-workers and everyone frowned and said I wouldn't make any money. With that said I haven't networked with anyone yet to help me navigate this transition.

I think you should look into getting your bachelor's degree if possible, but if you could transition into being a nutritionist first then go for it. I guess it depends on your situation and whatever sacrifices you would have to make. Good luck. I'd love to hear what direction you plan to go to being I'm trying to take a similar road.
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Old Sep 15, 2009, 07:52 PM

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I will definitely keep you up to date. I'm thinking about maybe online...or if I move up north..I'll go to University of Maryland for RD. I think NSU has a RD program also
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from HURN
Old Sep 17, 2009, 06:24 AM

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Okay cool. And I'll keep you updated as well. Good luck!
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