How can I ues my Nutrition Degree with a Nursing degree

[littlenurse21]

Does anyone have any helpful advice for me?

I am getting my Nutrition degree at NYU and I may continue into the internship after graduation to become a Registered Dietician, because with just a Nutrition degree, you are not very useful.

However, I really want to become a Nurse. So I am confused as to how I can make this Nutrition degree useful, especially if I get an R.D. Does anyone know of anyone who has combined these two together. I don't think I'd be paid more as a nurse for having a Bachelors in Nutrition correct?

Please share stories.. .advice.. anything!

Many thanks..

:)

[gatorrach]

I just came across this thread today (lol) and I am in the same position you were a few years ago! I graduate with a B.S. In Nutrition in December and have applied to NYU's ABSN program for Spring 2011. Glad to hear that the Nutrition degree was helpful with some of your nursing classes. :)

Hey Everyone!

So.. 4 years after my original post..

I graduated in 2007 with my BS in nutrition. I took a few pre-reqs post graduation to fancy up my classes. Proud to say I am finally in nursing school :)

I just want to say that I have found my nutrition degree to be SO HELPFUL. It has definitely given me an advantage in my nursing courses. Many exams I've taken have been full of nutrition questions which helped me score "easy" A's!

As for being a Diabetes Nurse Educator.. I have received similar feedback from other nurses. Not sure if it's something I'll look into, but I'm definitely glad that I have nutrition as my first degree!

Good luck everyone!

[one.two.three]

Hey Everyone!

So.. 4 years after my original post..

I graduated in 2007 with my BS in nutrition. I took a few pre-reqs post graduation to fancy up my classes. Proud to say I am finally in nursing school :)

I just want to say that I have found my nutrition degree to be SO HELPFUL. It has definitely given me an advantage in my nursing courses. Many exams I've taken have been full of nutrition questions which helped me score "easy" A's!

As for being a Diabetes Nurse Educator.. I have received similar feedback from other nurses. Not sure if it's something I'll look into, but I'm definitely glad that I have nutrition as my first degree!

Good luck everyone!

Hi Sgm228,

Congrats on getting into nursing school. I am a recent college grad with a B.S in nutrition and decided to pursue a career in nursing. I'm applying to accelerated programs this fall. If you don't mind me asking, what nursing program did you attend? Do you think it helped having a B.S in nutrition during the application process?

Thank you!