Dietitians in Nutrition Support: DNS Podcast: Recent Episodes

Hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC

The DNS Podcast offers a 'behind the scenes' look at nutrition support through conversations with expert clinicians about their various career paths, inspirations, challenges and latest professional endeavors. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect an official position or endorsement by the Academy/DNS DPG.

Patients with malabsorptive conditions—like short bowel syndrome, bariatric surgery, or chronic GI disorders—are at high risk for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. In this episode, Christina Rollins sits down with clinical dietitian Gabriela D. Gardner, RD-AP, CNSC, LD, to explore evidence-based strategies for assessing, supplementing, and managing micronutrients in these complex patients.

Gabriela shares practical tips for monitoring lab values, navigating product selection, and helping patients manage multiple supplements without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re a dietitian, clinician, or healthcare professional, this episode offers actionable insights to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.

Listen now and learn how to confidently support patients with malabsorptive conditions.

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This epsiode was recorded on 10/5/2025 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Accessing enteral nutrition (EN) through durable medical equipment (DME) providers often hinges on one critical factor: medical necessity. Yet payer requirements, documentation standards, and coverage rules can make the process complicated for both clinicians and patients.

In this episode, host Christina Rollins sits down with Kim Iles and Brittany Buchholz to unpack how DME suppliers determine coverage, clarify what constitutes medical necessity, and explore how policies differ across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.

🎙️ Whether you’re a dietitian, healthcare provider, or advocate, you’ll gain practical strategies to document effectively, work with DME providers, and ensure patients receive the EN support they need. This episode was recorded on 9/17/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Learn more at dnsdpg.org.

Are you a dietitian interested in telehealth, cross-state licensure, or expanding your RDN practice? In this episode, Christina Rollins talks with Charla Burill from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to unpack how the Dietitian Licensure Compact could transform the way dietitians work and improve patient access to care.

Listen now to learn what it means for clinical dietitians, telehealth providers, and nutrition support specialists — and how you can advocate in your state.

This episode was recorded on 9/3/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

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Enterocutaneous fistulas present one of the most complex challenges in clinical nutrition—and parenteral nutrition often plays a central role in management. In our latest episode, we’re joined by Vanessa Kumpf, PharmD, leading expert in nutrition support, to discuss evidence-based strategies, real-world decision-making, and how to optimize outcomes for these high-risk patients.

🎙️ Hosted by Christina Rollins, this conversation covers:

When and how to initiate parenteral nutrition
Managing high-output fistulas and fluid/electrolyte balance
Navigating complications and multidisciplinary care
Transitioning to enteral/oral feeding when appropriate
Practical insights for clinicians working in acute and home care settings

Whether you’re a dietitian, physician, pharmacist, or nurse, this episode offers valuable tools to support your practice. This episode was recorded on 8/18/25.

How can NDTRs transform clinical nutrition care and boost RDN productivity? Join us on the DNS Podcast as we chat with Sami Hupp, MS, NDTR, about the critical — and often underappreciated — role of Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered in healthcare.

✨ Delegation strategies that work
✨ Enhancing patient outcomes
✨ Building stronger nutrition teams

This episode was recorded 8/4/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Learn more at dnsdpg.org.

In this episode, we dive into the complex world of nutrition management following pneumonectomy—a rare but high-risk surgical procedure that requires expert nutrition care.

Join Stacey Pelekhaty, MS, RD, CNSC, as she shares her clinical expertise on the metabolic demands, nutrition strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration needed to support patients through recovery. From optimizing energy needs to managing complications, Stacey offers practical insights that every nutrition professional should hear.

Hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC, this conversation is a must-listen for dietitians working in critical care, surgery, and nutrition support. Recorded 7/19/25.

Disclosure: Deanne Branstetter is a former employee of Compass Group, North America (ended May 3 2025), paid participation in Experts Insight Meeting 6/2025 Foodminds and Almond Board of California.We’re celebrating a remarkable career and looking ahead to the future of nutrition leadership!

Join us on the DNS Podcast as we sit down with Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND — reflecting on her retirement from Compass Group North America, her role as the incoming President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the power of standardizing clinical nutrition practices across healthcare systems. Hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC, this episode was recorded on 7/19/25.

Disclosure: Michelle May, MD, is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training and author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series.

In this episode of the Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michelle May—physician, mindful eating expert, and founder of Am I Hungry?—to explore the transformative power of weight-inclusive care in clinical nutrition practice. Dr. May shares her personal journey from yo-yo dieting to developing a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to patient care. You’ll learn how to shift away from weight-centric models, address weight stigma in healthcare, and integrate mindful eating and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) principles into nutrition support and medical nutrition therapy (MNT). This episode was recorded on 6/23/25 and hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

🔗 Show Notes & Resources:

📄 Peer-Reviewed Article:
Mauldin, K., May, M., Clifford, D. (2022). The consequences of a weight‐centric approach to healthcare: A case for a paradigm shift in how clinicians address body weight. Published in Nutrition in Clinical Practice. Read here

🧠 Bias Awareness Tool:
Take the Weight Implicit Association Test

Go to “Project Implicit Social Attitudes” → Click “Go” as guest → Select “Weight IAT”

📚 Health at Every Size® Framework:
Learn more at ASDAH – Association for Size Diversity and Health

What we eat matters—but emerging research suggests that when we eat is just as critical. Timing meals in sync with the body’s circadian rhythm may influence metabolism, sleep, and even long-term health outcomes.

In the latest episode of the DNS Podcast, we’re exploring the intersection of circadian rhythm, chrononutrition, and home nutrition support with leading expert Dr. Hassan S. Dashti—Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

🎙️ Join us as we discuss:
✅ How food timing influences metabolism and overall health
✅ The role of circadian rhythm in parenteral and enteral nutrition support
✅ Practical strategies for optimizing patient care
✅ Cutting-edge research on sleep, nutrition, and health outcomes

Tune in for insights that could transform how we approach nutrition support! 🎧 This episide was recorded on 6/16/25 and hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

What’s in a word? More than you might think.

In this thought-provoking episode of the DNS Podcast, Terese Scollard, MBA, RDN, joins us to challenge a commonly used term in nutrition support—“bridle.” We explore how language influences perception, practice, and patient care.

A must-listen for dietitians, clinicians, and anyone working in enteral nutrition. Access Scollard's letter to the editor at https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2430. This episode was hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 5/5/25.

Disclosure: Bridget Storm is the owner of Storm Nutrition Support Study.

Thinking about becoming a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)? Don’t miss our latest episode: “Preparing for the CNSC Examination” featuring Bridget Storm, MA, RD, LDN, CNSC—nutrition support expert, educator, and owner of Storm Nutrition Study Support.

In this Q&A-style conversation, Bridget shares practical tips for exam prep, study resources, common pitfalls, and time management strategies for busy professionals. Whether you're just starting to think about certification or deep into your study plan, this episode is packed with insights to help you succeed. This episode was recorded on 5/7/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Recorded: May 7, 2025

In our latest DNS podcast episode, we chat with Egondu Onuoha, MS, RD, CDN, IBCLC, RLC, CDCES, GPC, FAND, FILCA —healthcare executive and former Academy board member—about how AI is transforming nutrition assessments, predictive analytics, and personalized care plans.

Join us as we explore how AI is enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of nutrition assessments, the most promising tools available to clinicians, and the potential of predictive analytics to identify patients at risk of malnutrition. We’ll also tackle challenges like implementation, ethical considerations, and maintaining evidence-based care in an AI-driven world. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 4/14/25.

Disclosures: Dr Taylor has received funding for research from National Institutes of Health, US Department of Agriculture, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living,and Rehabilitation Research, National Cattleman’s Beef Association, American Dairy Association Mideast and Abbott Nutrition.

What does the future of dietetics look like? We’re talking tech, trends, and transforming healthcare with Dr. Christopher Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND — dietitian, professor, researcher, and national leader in nutrition policy. From where nutrition and dietetics is going, how data translates into practice, and what it means to be a dietitian in a rapidly evolving world. Dr. Taylor also shares his experience serving on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a dynamic group focused on evaluating and translating science that will shape the world of food and nutrition. This episode was recorded on 4/12/25 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

DNS DPG is thrilled to introduce you to our current chair, Nikki Kendrick, MDA, RDN, CNSC and incoming chair, Beth Peterson, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC. We have a unique opportunity to sit down and reflect on the current program year and look ahead at upcoming opportunities. This episode was recorded on 3/4/25 and was hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Disclosure: Rory Pace discloses she is employed by Patient Care America, serves as a consult with Ardelyx and Akebia, is a speaker with Vitaflow, and a stockholder with Amgen.

Our latest podcast dives into the critical connection between nutrition support and nephrocardiology, exploring how beside clinicans can enhance outcomes for patients with cardiorenal conditions. Listen in as we chat with Rory Pace, MPH, RD, CSR, FAND, FNKF, as she breaks down evidence-based nutrition interventions, discuss real-world clinical applications, and share insights that can transform patient care. This episode was hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and was recorded on 3/10/25.

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In the US, acute pancreatitis leads to about 275,000 hospitalizations per year, and about 15-20% of these cases are considered severe. For patients who develop a severe case of pancreatitis, the mortality rate is a whopping 40%.

Our guest today is registered dietitian and nutrition support specialist, Amy Berry, MS, LD, RD, CNSC , to discuss her experiences with this patient population. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 2/6/25.

How often have you found yourself standing in an outpatient clinic or rounding in the ICU, having the same conversation that you swear you’ve had a thousand times? Sometimes clinical dietetics can feel like Groundhog Day where you find yourself sharing the same evidence-based messages over and over again, but the information seems to fall on deaf ears. Join us as we chat with Dr. Gina M. Masullo, PhD on how to reframe the conversation to yield better results. This episode was hosted by Christina Rollins MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and recorded on 2/1/25.

In this episode, we cover unanswered questions from the FNCE® 2024 educational session “Finding Balance: The Dietitians Practical Guide to Fluid and Electrolyte Management.” This session was the DNS Spotlight Session at FNCE 2024 held as part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 5-8, 2024. Joining us is one of the session speakers, Kristen Quisenberry, MS, RD, CNSC. This episode was recorded on 1/25/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Our guest today is registered dietitian, Krista Yoder, here to talk with us about food as medicine - a relatively new concept that aims to improve health and well-being by providing access to nutritious food. Join us as we discuss this concept including the role of the US Department of Health and Human Services, impact to patient access to nutritious food and what dietitians in particular need to know to be successful in this new space. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 1/15/25.

Disclosures: The Oley Foundation content and programs are not endorsed by DNS DPG or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Andrea Taylor, RD, CNSC, brings over 17 years of expertise in nutrition support, with more than seven years in inpatient settings and over nine years in home nutrition support, to her current role as Manager of National Advocacy with the Oley Foundation. She applies her extensive experience to enhance patient-centered care and is passionate about integrating the patient perspective into both clinical practice and clinician education, ensuring a more empathetic and effective approach to nutrition support. Balancing her full-time passion on a part-time schedule, Andrea enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children. This episode was recorded on 12/8/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Listen in as we discuss volume based enteral feeding across the care spectrum, including risks and benefits, caregiver impact and dietitian order writing. Julie has 30 years of experience as an RD in a variety of settings and currently works for Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services, specializing in nutrition support. Julie is past President of CSPEN and volunteers with ASPEN on the self-assessment committee and Enteral Nutrition Practice committee. She is also active with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, serving on the RD-AP Advisory Panel and Exam Writing committee. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND , CNSC and was recorded on 12/7/24.

In this episode, we explore micronutrient considerations for persons living with chronic kidney disease, including risks, medications, laboratory monitoring and tips for completing effective nutrition screening and assessments in this patient population. Melissa Prest DCN, RDN, LDN, is the founder and owner of Kidney Nutrition Specialists based in Seattle, WA. Her past experience includes working as the Foundation Dietitian for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois and in a dialysis center providing medical nutrition therapy for individuals treated with renal replacement therapy. This episode was recorded on 11/13/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Disclosure: DNS DPG does not endorse the Duke University Clinical Nutrition Fellowship program. Our topic for today’s episode is micronutrient considerations following lung transplant. Lung transplant is a surgical treatment option for some patients living with end stage lung disease. According to the American Lung Association, the intent of this procedure is to replace diseased lungs with healthy lungs in an effort to improve quality of life for people who have medical diagnoses such as COPD, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary fibrosis. Our guest, Jenny Harrington, MPH, RDN, CNSC, is a dedicated and accomplished dietitian with experience in clinical nutrition and management. She currently serves as a Dietitian II at the University of California, San Diego, where she plays a crucial role in pre-and post-transplant nutrition assessments and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care and outcomes. This episode was recorded on 11/9/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Disclosures: Nicolette Burzawa, RD, LDN, CNSC is employed by Option Care Health. She is not speaking on behalf of Option Care Health, and any opinions she expresses are her own and not necessarily those of her employer, Option Care Health.

In this episode, we explore the psychosocial impact of parenteral nutrition. Listen in as our guest and host share personal experiences related to this topic. Nicolette is a Chicago-based home nutrition support dietitian where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide care and management to home TPN patients. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise through national speaking and research and recently published an article on the Psychosocial Impact of Home Parenteral Nutrition in the April 2024 issue of DNS DPG Support Line. This episode was recorded on 10/26/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Our guest in this episode is registered dietitian nutritionist, Christan Bury, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, joining our latest podcast series exploring practical applications for medical equipment. Her expertise – ultrasound. Christan is a nutrition support dietitian from the Cleveland Clinic where she has worked in critical care for the last 12 years. She specializes in post-surgical patients and solid organ transplant. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 10/15/24.

Our guest today is registered dietitian nutritionist Terese Scollard, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND, FASPEN, joining our latest podcast series exploring practical applications for medical equipment. In this episode, we will be discussing how dietitians can utilize hand grip dyanometers (DINA-MOM-ETERS) in nutrition assessment. Terese has over 47 years of experience in hospitals, clinics, and private practice in Arizona, Oregon, and Washington State. She was a member of an Academy and ASPEN collaborative workgroup which jointly created the 2012 Consensus Characteristics of Adult Disease-Related Malnutrition, and continues to serve on Academy and ASPEN committees. Terese also owns a nutrition consulting company, MySurgeryPlate LLC, to audit, educate and consult on effective and compliant malnutrition documentation, consult on malnutrition informatics, and teach handgrip strength examination and documentation for malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty, to promote program development surrounding nutrition in preparation for and recovery from major surgery. This episode was recorded on 9/25/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Learn more about this topic on the DNS YouTube channel:

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Today's guest is doctoral prepared registered dietitian nutritionist Lisa Martin, PhD, RD, joining our latest podcast series exploring practical applications for medical equipment. In this episode, we will be discussing how dietitians can utilize computed tomography, commonly known as CT Scans, in nutrition assessment. This episode was recorded on 9/6/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

In this episode, we discuss a novel concept in nutrition support - a formula pantry, with Jordan McDonald, MS, RDN. Jordan has spearheaded this endeavor at her facility and is successfully providing donor formula with patients and families in need. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 8/26/24.

In this episode we talk with clinical pharmacist Suzanne Kluge here to talk with us about smart pumps – a new infusion technology targeted at detecting drug programming errors and other malfunctions before they reach the patient. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 8/6/24.

In this episode, we go 'behind the scenes' with registered dietitian nutritionist, featuring Kate Beard, MA, RDN, CSPCC, LD. Listen in as we explore the human milk lab at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Kate and her team are responsible for over 44,000 feedings per year provided to patients ranging from preterm infants to young adults with specialized metabolic and tube feeding requirements. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 5/18/24.

This episode was created in collaboration with the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group. Our topic for this episode is anti-obesity medications across the continuum of care. Listen in as we chat with Melissa Page, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN and Andrea Hughes, MS, RD, CDCES as they share their experiences helping patients thrive on AOM's.

We are thrilled to feature dually credentialed clinician, Laura Andromalos, MS, MSN, RN, RDN, CDCES, on the DNS Podcast. Laura brings to us a unique perspective as both a bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in weight management and a labor and delivery nurse where she combines her dual disciplines to support the health of women and newborns. Tune in today as we discuss current nutrition recommendations during pregnancy after metabolic and bariatric surgery, routine screening for micronutrient deficiency, breastfeeding and more. This podcast episode was created thanks to a collaboration between Dietitians in Nutrition Support and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Groups. This epsiode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 7/9/24.

Kris M. Mogensen, MS, RD-AP,LDN, CNSC is a familiar voice to the DNS Podcast, having spoken with us in the past about continuous renal replacement therapy andmicronutrient deficiencies. In this episode, we chat with Kris about enteral and parenteral supplementation after metabolic and bariatric surgery, including barriers to effective nutrition screening, enteral access challenges,commonly used formulas, and long term strategies for success. This podcast episode was created thanks to a collaboration between Dietitians in Nutrition Support and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Groups. This epsiode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 7/15/24.

In this episode, we talk with Georgia-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and certified specialist in obesity and weight management, Melissa Majumdar, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN, about micronutrient supplementation after metabolic and bariatric surgery. Listen in as we discuss common signs and symptoms of deficiency, effective and not-so-effective laboratory testing, commonsupplement regimens and special considerations for patients during periods of acute illness. This podcast episode was created thanks to a collaboration between Dietitians in Nutrition Support and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Groups. This epsiode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 6/25/24.

In this episode, we explore a unique perspective on dietetics from a dually credentialed healthcare practitioner, Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN. Colleen currently works as a Physician Assistant caring for children from infancy through twenty-one years of age. Prior to her career as a PA-C, Colleen accrued five years of expertise as a Registered Dietitian. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University, followed by a Masters of Medical Science from NovaSoutheastern University. This episode was recorded on 4/27/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN CNSC, FAND.

In this episode, we chat with New York based registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Susa about estimating nutrient needs in the neonatal intensive care unit. Kim is the author of Anthropometric and Growth Assessment of the Infant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit published in the June 2024 edition of DNS Support Line available now at www.dnsdpg.org. This episode was recorded 5/11/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

In this episode, we explore nutrition support in patients with brain injury. Our guest is registered dietitian nutritionist, Carmen Lo, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC. Carmen has worked at different teaching hospitals and is currently a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). For the past 10 years at MGH, she has covered the Neurosciences ICU and assumed a team lead role in the adult metabolic nutrition support team. She is also the nutritionist for the MGH neurorecovery clinic for post-brain injury patients. This episode was recorded on 4/20/24 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

In this episode, we talk with outgoing chair of DNS, Emily Schwartz and incoming chair, Nikki Kendrick. Listen in as they share their reflections of the 2023-2024 program year and give a sneak peak of what’s to come in 2025. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 3/9/24.

DNS DPG is hosting a nutrition support focused symposium in Baltimore, MD on May 31 - June 1, 2024. Listen in as we chat with event co-chairs and registered dietitian nutritionists, Stephanie Dobak and Dan Frazier. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MD, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and was recorded on 4/23/24.

Leah Hidalgo, RD, LDN is a Washington D.C. based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who seamlessly transitioned from a successful nursing career to her current role. With a distinctive background that integrates healthcare and nutrition, she has successfully led community-based health initiatives both locally and internationally, collaborating on school nutrition programs to instill healthy eating habits in children and educating women on nutrition and food safety in South American communities. For the past two years, Leah has been at the forefront of oncology nutrition in the nation’s capital, providing vital nutrition support to low-income communities facing challenges with nutrition management and food insecurity. Collaborating with social workers, Leah ensures individuals receive life-sustaining nutrition, including oral nutritional supplements, who either cannot afford them or lack insurance coverage, through grant funded programs. She also orchestrates a grocery program to provide access to healthy foods for individuals undergoing treatment and facing financial constraints. This epsiode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 3/4/2024.

The DNS Podcast is thrilled to welcome Keith Pearson, PhD, RD, here to talk with us about nutrition support and ALS. Dr. Pearson has successfully partnered with DNS DPG through it's grant funding program to create educational resources and collabortive opportunities intended to improve the nutritional care of patients living with ALS. This episode was recorded on 2/20/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND.

Dr. Linah Alqurashi, Ph.D., MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitiannutritionist with expertise in critical care nutrition and managing chronic disease. She holds a doctorate in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University, Master of Science in Nutrition andDietetics from the University of the District of Columbia in Washington DC, and Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Umm-AL Qura University, Collegeof Applied Sciences in Saudi Arabia. Linah currently, works as a Clinical Dietitian and researcher at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This episode was recorded on 2/4/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

In this episode, we chat with Cynthia Reddick, RD, CNSC. Cynthia is a home tube feeding expert, educator and strategist having worked in homecare for 25 years passionately facilitating patients’ successful transition from hospital to home on tube feeding. She works to promote positive clinical outcomes and believes a patient’s positive relationship with their feeding tube impacts compliance and quality of life. She developed her passion for nutrition support interning at the City of Hope National Medical Center in Southern California. Most recently, she worked for Coram/CVS Specialty Infusion Services as their National Tube Feeding Manager. Presently, she shares her expertise as a consultant in the realm of home tube feeding and enteral innovation. She enjoys presenting round tables, clinical posters, webinars, and case studies on home care tube feeding and has been a guest speaker for ASPEN, the Oley Foundation, CMSA, NHIA, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on a variety of topics related to home tube feeding. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 1/8/2024.

Disclosures for Cynthia Reddick RD, CNSC include Speakers Bureau: Nestle Health Science, Nutricia North America, Cardinal Health, Moog Medical and General Consulting: Avanos Medical, Abbott Nutrition, Kate Farms, Danumed, Functional Formularies, and Rockfield Medical

Andrea Adler, RD, CSPCC, LD, is a board certified specialist in pediatric critical care nutrition and has worked as a Pediatric Dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for over 19 years. She’s worked with the neonatal population since 2004 and, about 10 years ago, expanded her practice to include pediatric patients with intestinal failure, liver failure and organtransplantation. She currently volunteers as RD Co-Chair of the Pediatric Intestinal Failure Work Group Subcommittee of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and was Andrea recently received the Recognized Neonatal Dietitian award from Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. When she is not working, she enjoys spending her time at her daughter’s swim meets or her son’s wrestling matches and enjoys riding with her virtual friends on her “bike that goes nowhere”. This episode was hosted by Christina M. Rollins MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and was recorded on 1/10/24.

Travis Masterson, Ph.D., is the Director of the Health, Ingestive Behavior, and Technology Laboratory and the Broadhurst Career Development Professor for the Study of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at The Pennsylvania State University. Heearned his bachelor of science degree in exercise and wellness at Brigham Young University, followed by a master of science degree in health promotion also at Brigham Young University and doctoral degree in nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University where he also served as a USDA Childhood ObesityPrevention Fellow. Dr. Masterson is the recipient of numerous fellowships and grants, and his research focuses primarily on food cue reactivity and how our food environment shapes our food choices and eating behaviors. He uses a variety of novel technologies and methodologies to accomplish this goal,including Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), immersive virtual reality (VR), and ecological momentary assessment (EMA), a method of research which studiespeople’s thoughts and behaviors in their daily lives. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 12/11/23.

In this episode, we talk with us about improving dietitian productivity through effective electronic medical records platforms. Val Chudzinski, MA, RD, LDN, CNSC, is a Clinical Nutrition Manager with 9+ years of leadership experience and over 15 years as a registered dietitian. She is passionate about informatics, specializing in EMR optimization, quality improvement, and team development. Currently, she serves as the Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager at Northwestern Medicine and is an active volunteer in the Nutrition Informatics Clinical Nutrition Manager and Dietitians in Nutrition Support DPGs. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND and was recorded on 12/5/23.

In this episode, we chat with registered dietitian nutritionist, Michaelann Hanh, DCN, RDN, LD, CNSC about her experiences in critical care nutrition support. trauma, cardiothoracic heart lung transplant. Throughout her time in the hospital, she has provided specialized nutrition support therapy to various patient populations including three years in a Level 1 trauma intensive care unit. Additionally, she has recently completed her Doctor of Clinical Nutrition degree from Rutgers University in which her doctoral research focused on institutional cost savings achieved when Registered Dietitian Nutritionist place nasoenteric feeding tubes. This episode was recorded on 11/10/23 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

In this episode, we chat with an expert in workplace civility, registered dietitian nutritionist, Nina Roofe, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, CNWE. Dr. Roofe currently works as the Assistant VicePresident for Family & Consumer Science at the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and is also an Adjunct Nutrition Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Family Sciences at the University of Central Arkansas. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Family & Consumer Sciences Education from Iowa State University and is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Educator. Dr.Roofe has been a leader in nutrition and dietetics since 1990 practicing in clinical, community, management, education, and administrative settings. She has provided nutrition counseling in various facilities throughout her career including psychiatric hospitals, long-term care facilities, and with families of children with autism, food allergies, and feeding challenges. Her research focuses on mentoring, ethics, workplace civility, and leadershipwith multiple peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, invited speeches, grants, and personal fundraising efforts totaling over $360,000. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 11/10/23.

This episode of the DNS Podcast features Misti Staley, owner ofStaley House, creator of the FreeArm, an innovative feeding holder designed to assist with the delivery of enteral nutrition. Misti’s son Freeman Ellis Staley was born in 2015 with heart and lung complications. 3.5 months were spent in the Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital NICU, home for 5 weeks,and then back in the PICU for another 5 months before Freeman sadly lost his battle with pulmonary hypertension at 10 months old. After Freeman’s passing, Misti devoted a full year of her time to Freeman Foundation, raising $250K to build a state-of-the-art, ADA accessible playground in downtown Helena, Arkansas. Misti continues to manage Freeman Foundation while also working asCEO of Staley House, creator of the FreeArm. The FreeArm and Freeman Playground give Freeman’s short life larger meaning, and Misti is honored to continue to spread Freeman’s legacy of love through her work. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 10/17/23. Disclosures: Misti Staley is the owner of Staley House, creator of the FreeArm.

Erica Howes, PhD, MPH, RDN, is a postdoctoral associate atVirginia Tech in the department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. She received her PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech, where her dissertation research focused on weight bias and dietary assessment. She holds an MS in Nutrition and an MPH with a concentration in Health Promotion and Health Behavior, both from Oregon State University. Erica is a registered dietitian nutritionist with clinical experience counseling patients with eating disorders in structured treatment settings and at the outpatient level. She hasalso been involved in teaching undergraduate nutrition courses and enjoys working with dietetics students. Her research interests include weight bias and stigma, dietary intake assessment methodology, eating disorders and disordered eating, and weight management. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 10/16/23.

Steve Thomas invests his life in helping a variety of organizations build leadership, develop people and create great teams. To put it simply, he helps people navigate through the complexities of human weirdness. He genuinely wants to see people live better lives and has a passion to develop people to get the most out of their leadership. It is not secretthat great people make great organizations. While some start with tips and techniques to solve the problems that we see, Steve digs below the surface to challenge the deep issues we sometimes don’t see. Convinced that leadership drives the workplace culture and the culture drives everything else, he challenges current thinking and belief systems to bring about change and have fun along the way. Steve also coaches football and lives in Springfield, Illinois with his wife, Debbie. This episode was recorded on 9/15/23 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND.

This episode is part of a limited series where we explore diversity in healthcare. Our guest today is chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access committee, Mridul Datta, PhD, MS, RD, LD, FAND. This episode was recorded on 8/7/23 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

This episode is part of a limited series where we explore diversity in healthcare. Dr. Anna Maria Valdez, Ph.D., RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN, is a Professor of Nursing at Sonoma State University and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Emergency Nursing. She is currently serving as co-chair of the ENA DEI Committee. Dr. Valdez served as a subject matter expert on the inaugural National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing and was a contributing author of the Commission’s foundational paper on racism in nursing. She is currently serving as an independent Commissioner. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 8/22/23.

Dr. Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA, FASPEN, is a Professor of Nutrition Science at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian Specialist with the Clinical Nutrition Support Service at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she works with the home parenteral nutrition team and dietetics research. Dr. Her volunteerism includes Chair of DNS in 2013, Editor in Chief of ASPEN’s Clinical Guidelines 2008-2014, and President of ASPEN 2017-2018. Dr. Compher is also a core leader with the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition and recently led a systematic review of validation of the Academy- ASPEN Indicators of Malnutrition (AAIM). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Tennessee followed by both Master and Doctoral degrees at Drexel University. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC as was recorded on 9/7/23.

Dr. Laura Matarese, PhD, RDN, LDN, FADA, FASPEN, FAND is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicineand Adjunct Professor of Surgery at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. She has over 40 years of experience in nutrition support and gastrointestinal nutrition, and is the author of numerous manuscripts, abstracts, chapters and books, including the new second edition ofThe Health Professionals Guide to Gastrointestinal Nutrition. Dr. Matarese currently serves on the editorial boards of several journals, has lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally, and has held numerous positions within the Academy ofNutrition and Dietetics, the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. She is the past president of the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification and currently serves as a Councillor for the Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition section of the American Gastroenterological Association and on the Board of Advisors of the Oley Foundation. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards and, prior to joining East Carolina University, held positions at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, the Cleveland Clinic, and the Starzl Transplant Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. This episode was recorded on 7/18/23 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

This episode features registered dietitian nutritionists Alison Creeden and Jennifer Bryant, here to talk with us about their recent publication in National Home Infusion Association’s magazine entitled Concurrent Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support. Alison Creeden, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Simmons University followed by a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Over the last eleven years, she has specialized in oncology nutrition, working at multiple Boston-based hospitals including Mount Auburn Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and most recently Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). In 2019, she became the outpatient head and neck cancer dietitian at BIDMC following her experience as an inpatient oncology dietitian and critical care dietitian and in January 2022, she transitioned to home infusion, specializing in patients on home parenteral nutrition. Jennifer Bryant, MS, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC, is a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, nutrition support clinician, and board certified specialist in oncology nutrition. She works alongside Alison caring for home infusion as well as holds adjunct faculty positions at Southern Maine Community College, The University of Southern Maine, and The University of New England where she has taught nutrition for the last 14 years. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 6/14/23.

Annalynn Skipper, Ph.D., R.D., FADA is a Registered Dietitian with MS and PhD degrees in nutrition. She has more than 25 years’ experience in critical care nutrition and has served in administrative and academic roles leading a multi-disciplinary nutrition support team and serving as Associate Professor and internship director. Dr. Skipper has served on two licensure taskforces in Illinois, and in many leadership positions for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics including Clinical Nutrition Delegate and Chair of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She also served as Chair of the Academy’s taskforce to revise the Model Practice Act for the Consumer Protection and Licensure Subcommittee and as a member of the Academy’s PAC. She has worked on dietetic licensure in three states and drafted the current revision of the Illinois licensure law. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 7/23/23.

Dr. Paul Wischmeyer, MD, EDIC, FCCM, FASPEN is a board certified anesthesiologist and Professor with Tenure at Duke University School of Medicine, currently serving as Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Anesthesiology and Director of the Nutrition Team at Duke Hospital. His research interests include surgical and critical care nutrition and exercise rehabilitation therapy, parenteral nutrition and personalized nutrition trials, perioperative optimization, post-illness muscle mass and functional recovery, and role of probiotics/microbiome in illness, specifically COVID-19 prevention and treatment. Dr. Wischmeyer has received significant funding from the National Institutes of Health and US Department of Defense as well as numerous awards for his work from national and international societies, including the Jeffrey Silverstein Award and Memorial Lecture for Humanism in Medicine from the American Delirium Society, Fellow of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM), the John M. Kinney Award for the most significant contribution to the field of general nutrition, and the Stanley Dudrick Research Scholar Award provided by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition where he is also recognized as an honorary Fellow. He has over 200 publications in nutrition, critical care, and perioperative care, including publications in New England Journal of Medicine. He has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international medical meetings, delivering over 1,000 invited presentations in his career and is an advocate and lecturer for improving the patient experience and teaching providers to keep CARE as the focus of healthcare. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and was recorded on 6/9/2023. Dr. Wischmeyer has disclosed financial relationships with Baxter, Fresenius Kabi, Abbott, DSM, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Defense to Duke University, MuscleSound, and Nutricia/Danone.

Cari Bailey Smith, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, is a Dietitian Training Specialist with Option Care Health. In this role, Cari develops nutrition training curriculum for clinical and operational staff and facilitates clinical nutrition training programs for newly hired clinicians. With more than 20 years’ experience as a registered dietitian, she has held positions in the acute care setting, home infusion and supply chain. Cari holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree from Illinois State University, is a member of ASPEN, and has been involved with several research publications including her most recent manuscript entitled Gastroparesis: A Clinical Overview published in the January/February edition of Infusion magazine produced by the National Home Infusion Association. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 5/7/2023.

This episode of the DNS Podcast features healthcare consumer and patient advocate Natalie Hayden. Formerly a news anchor and reporter, Natalie (Sparacio) Hayden was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in July 2005, two months after graduating with a journalism degree from Marquette University. She didn't allow her disease to rob her of all she had worked towards, so she began her career three months after diagnosis, and ventured 8 hours away from all family and friends to work at an ABC affiliate in Minnesota, while on 22 pills a day. When Natalie left the news desk in 2014 after working at television stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, she decided it was time to share her patient journey publicly in order to be the voice she desperately needed to hear upon diagnosis, through her career, finding love, and starting a family. Through her award-winning blog, Lights, Camera, Crohn's, she shares stories and experiences about everything from overcoming struggles to celebrating small victories. Since the blog's launch in July 2016, she's shared nearly 400 articles on her site alone. As an IBD mom of three, she's passionate about helping women with IBD navigate everything from the family planning process, to pregnancy, and motherhood. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 5/13/2023.

Mary Marian, DCN, RDN, CSO, FAND, FASPEN, is a Professor of Practice in the department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona and also serves as the nutritionist/dietitian for Arizona Oncology Associates and faculty member with the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Arizona. She is widely published, has given numerous presentations both nationally and internationally, and has served on numerous committees for the University of Arizona, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ASPEN. Dr. Marian is also no stranger to volunteer leadership, having served in a variety of roles including chair of our very own Dietitians in Nutrition Support Dietetic Practice Group, Chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics research committee, and Associate Editor for the ASPEN Core Curriculum. Currently, she serves on the Arizona Health Sciences and the Nutrition and Dietetics Educators & Preceptors Interprofessional Education committees. Dr. Marian is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Bart Cardon award for Sustained Excellence in teaching and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Medallion Award. She is also Associate Editor for ASPEN’s peer reviewed journal Nutrition in Clinical Practice and has served as lead editor for several books including “Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition” published in 2007 and "Adult Malnutrition: Diagnosis and Treatment" published in 2023. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, and was recorded on 4/16/23.

Listen in as we chat with two well-known nutrition support clinicians, Dr. Chet A. Morrison, MD, FACS, FCCM and his wife, registered dietitian nutritionist, Maya Morrison. Dr. Morrison is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Central Michigan University School of Medicine and Trauma Medical Director for St Mary’s Ascension Hospital in Saginaw Michigan. He is board certified in Surgery and Critical Care, has been an attending trauma surgeon for 20 years, and has received several awards during his military career. Dr. Morrison's primary interests lie in medical education, Sepsis and nutritional care in the trauma patient. Maya Morrison MS RD CNSC BCMAS, is a registered dietitian currently working as a nutritional professional in industry. She has been involved with nutrition support for over twenty years and has had the opportunity to work in different clinical settings both with adult and pediatric populations. During the course of her career, she has focused on engaging with different professional organizations in an effort to keep abreast of current clinical practice and build a strong network of nutrition professionals. Her shared interest for nutrition support with her spouse, Dr. Chet Morrison has facilitated some nutrition related projects such as their most recent publication together entitled “For You Were Hungry and I Gave You Food: The Prevalence and Treatment of Malnutrition in Patients with Acute Hip Fracture” published in NCP in 2021. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 3/7/23. Disclosures: Maya Morrison is employed by and holds stock in Baxter.

Our guest today is registered dietitian nutritionist, Stephanie Send, here to talk with us about her recent publication in the April 2023 edition of DNS SupportLine entitled Culturally Competent Nutrition Focused Physical Examination or NFPE. Stephanie is a Chicago-based registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition support with a focus on digestive health, critical care, and surgical nutrition. She currently works at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on the nutrition support team, and also serves as an adjunct faculty member to graduate nutrition students at Loyola University teaching a nutrition-focused physical assessment course. Join us as we explore NFPE through a culturally competent lens. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Nonmembers can access the April 2023 edition of DNS SupportLine at https://www.dnsdpg.org/page/support-line-february-2023-open-access.

It's that time of year again where we sit down and chat with two members of the DNS executive leadership team, outgoing DNS chair Lauren Probstfeld and incoming chair, Emily Schwartz, here to talk with us about all things DNS – including accomplishments, challenges and what’s ahead in the 2023-2024 program year. Lauren Probstfeld, MS, RD, CNSC, is a registered dietitian with several years of experience as a nutrition support clinician practicing in multiple areas of acute care. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Nutrition degree from Texas Woman’s University. She currently serves as the medical ICU dietitian at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX and plays an active role on her facility’s nutrition support team. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys precepting dietetic students and participating in original research projects thus giving her the ability to advance the nutrition profession by presenting her work at symposiums and conferences nationwide. Emily Schwartz, DCN, RD, CNSC, is a board-certified nutrition support clinician with more than 15 years of clinical experience in nutrition support. She has worked for Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi for the past 14 years, where she helps manage parenteral nutrition therapy for hospitalized patients as part of the interdisciplinary Metabolic Support Service. She completed her doctorate in clinical nutrition in 2020 at Rutgers University, where she completed a residency in nephrology and published papers on a variety of clinical topics. She has a special interest in advocating for the role of the dietitian in the inpatient setting, and for promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to help improve patient care. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC, and was recorded on 4/16/23.

This podcast is thanks in part to a generous grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Our guests today are registered dietitians Prasanna Navarasam, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC and Allie Wardwell, RD, LD, here today to talk with us about their publication in the April 2023 edition of DNS SupportLine entitled Diversity Awareness in Nutrition and Dietetics. Prasanna is an experienced registered dietitian with several years of varied professional experience spanning across acute care, long term acute care, clinical nutrition management and diabetes management. She has her Master’s and Postgraduate Specialization in Food and Nutrition from Women’s Christian College, India, and is also a proud alumna of Framingham State University in MA where she completed her Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Alexandra is a Clinical Dietitian at Milford Regional Medical Center also in MA. She started her career as a campus dietitian, later transitioning into acute care and has devoted her practice to community hospitals for the last five years. Allie believes that dietetics is one of the most invaluable areas of healthcare and is passionate about fostering patient empowerment through food and nutrition. Join us as we discuss inclusion, diversity, equity and access as it relates to the nutrition support practitioner. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 11/5/22. Nonmembers can access the April 2023 edition of DNS SupportLine at https://www.dnsdpg.org/page/support-line-february-2023-open-access.

This podcast is made possible through an educational grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.DNS is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Zachary Klock and Stephanie Dobak, MS RD LDN CNSC as we explore cultural values and religious beliefs on nutrition at end of life. Listen in as we get a sneak peek of the April 2023 edition of DNS SupportLine where Dr. Klock and Stephanie explore this important topic as it relates to nutrition support practice. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Recorded on 10/17/22.

Ashlee Roffe, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, is the Nutrition Director at Swedish Hospital, a 312-bed nonprofit teaching hospital located on the north side of Chicago, Illinois. Ashlee’s work focuses on creating a culture of nutrition awareness across all areas of clinical practice, and she is passionate about implementing programs that intertwine to support patients throughout their healthcare journey. At Swedish, she manages the Clinical Nutrition team which is home to the first RD-led Metabolic Monitoring team in the country, the Nutrition and Diabetes Center, and founded Food Connections, the hospital’s initiative to address food insecurity in its community. Ashlee holds an MS in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a BS in Health Sciences from Bradley University. In this episode, we discuss with Ashlee her experiences building a bedside nasoenteric feeding tube insertion by RDNs team at her community based acute care hospital. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and was recorded 3/2/23. Unrelated to this podcast, Ashlee Roffe is a consultant for and has received honorarium from Baxter.

This episode of the DNS Podcast features registered dietitian nutritionist Brett Baney, MS, RDN, CNSC. Brett is an experienced clinical dietitian at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas where he works as an outpatient, inpatient, and foodservice informatics dietitian. Before coming to the VA, Brett worked eight years as an advanced practice dietitian at Winchester Medical Center in Virginia, where he was a member of the nutrition support and feeding tube placement teams. In addition, Brett has served in the Army Reserve as an officer dietitian since 2009 and mobilized to New York City at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide nutrition care to COVID patients. He is a proponent of lifelong learning and successfully led a randomized controlled trial at Winchester Medical Center that investigated the effects of gastric vs postpyloric tube feeding on blood glucose control and insulin requirements in critically ill patients.

Listen in as we chat about Brett's experiences at the VA, in NYC during the pandemic, and his recently published article in DNS SupportLine entitled “Is There a Case for Supplemental Co-enzyme Q10 for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome?” This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and was recorded on 2/12/23.

In this episode, we chat with two fabulous registered dietitian nutritionists - Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, NWCC, FAND, FASPEN and Maureen Janowski, RDN, CSG, LDN, FAND about the CMS Global Malnutrition Composite Score, also referred to as GMCS. The GMCS is the first nutrition-focused quality measure to be included in the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program in the FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule. Wendy is a masters-prepared regional vice president for Morrison Healthcare, based out of Cleveland Ohio. She leads program development and implementation of population health efforts to address chronic disease and nutrition security in Northeast Ohio. This work has earned her a variety of accolades including the 2021 Compass One in the Community Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Grassroots Advocacy Award, Excellence in Practice – Management Practice award, and Medallion Award. Maureen also works with Morrison Healthcare as the Corporate Director of Malnutrition where she is responsible for software development, analyzing metrics, management, education, training, reporting, and performance improvement. She started her career with Morrison as a clinical dietitian in a retirement home, progressed to regional management, and now has been working at the corporate level for the last 15 years. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 2/13/2023. Disclosure: Christina Rollins is chair of the Commission on Dietetic Registration, 2022-2023.

Jaimette McCulley, MS, RDN, LD/LDN currently serves as a Malnutrition Quality Improvement Coordinator with Morrison Healthcare located at BJC Healthcare in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, she works with various team members across the system to improve identification, communication, and capture of malnutrition in hospitalized patients. Jaimette completed her bachelor and master’s degrees at Eastern Illinois University, and her initial employment was at Scott Air Force Base as a civilian RDN working with military families in the inpatient and outpatient areas. She then worked as a clinical dietitian and nutrition support team member at Barnes-Jewish Hospital before moving to higher education at Fontbonne University. Join us as we learn about her quality improvement role and how accurate nutrition assessment paired with clear and concise documentation by RDNs improves outcomes. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 1/14/23.

Amanda Settle, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with Nutrition Wise, a private practice in Effingham, Illinois. She was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma where, through pursuing a career as a ballet dancer, discovered her love for science and nutrition. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she studied Nutrition and Dietetics, earned a Bachelor of Science degree and completed her dietetic internship. Amanda has worked for several hospitals across the US and, in 2018, she and former business partner, Lindsey Purcell, started the private practice called Nutrition Wise. Through Nutrition Wise, Amanda is able to serve her local clients in person as well as provide nutrition coaching virtually in other locations. She enjoys helping individuals and families create a mealtime strategy that fits their lifestyle, treating their health challenges, and becoming the healthiest version of themselves. This year, Amanda is also serving as the official Dietitian/Nutritionist for the Tulsa Ballet. She’d a mom to two pretty awesome boys named Jackson and Wesley who love to race dirt bikes and play with their cats, Kylo and Vader. Listen in as we learn about the FODMAP diet and considerations related to the management of acute care patients who require nutrition support. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 1/8/23. Amanda Settle is not affiliated with Monash University.

Anne Tucker, PharmD, BCNSP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Critical Care/Nutrition Support at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She received her BS in chemistry/biochemistry from the University of Arkansas and Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she also completed residency training. Dr. Tucker's areas of interest include fluid and electrolyte disorders, nutrition support in critically ill cancer patients, and the promotion of safe parenteral nutrition practices. She is active in the American Society for Parenteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and has done numerous webinars and platform presentations to enhance nutrition support knowledge and improve patient safety. Listen in as we chat about the role of the pharmacist in ensuring safety for patients receiving parenteral nutrition. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and recorded on 12/20/22.

In this episode, we chat with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Kristen M Roberts, PhD, RD, LD, CNSC, FASPEN, FAND. Kristen has 17 years clinical experience in gastrointestinal failure, gut rehabilitation and nutrition support. Currently, she holds a joint appointment within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University as an Associate Professor. Her clinical expertise is caring for patients with various GI illnesses, including dysmotility and malabsorptive syndromes. She has authored various original research articles and textbooks including a textbook titled, “Adult Short Bowel Syndrome: Nutritional, Medical, and Surgical Management”. Prior to her employment with OSU, Kristen completed her PhD in Human Nutrition with a specialization in biomedical clinical and translational science, and she has an active research program understanding the impact of dietary patterns on chronic inflammatory condition. She is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician and serves as the Associate Editor for Nutrition in Clinical Practice. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 12/18/22.

This episode is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Listen in as we chat with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Jacs Scheinman, RDN, LDN, and Kellan Morgan, RD, about their upcoming publication in DNS SupportLine entitled 'Nutrition Support Considerations for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients.' Barriers to healthcare, trans identity impact on nutritional care planning, gender-affirming hormones, counseling skills and dead-naming are reviewed and discussed. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and recorded on 10/28/22.

In this episode of the DNS Podcast, we feature registered dietitian nutritionist, Heather Stanner, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. Stanner is the author of a recent publication in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition entitled Impact of Infusion Frequency on Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Home Parenteral Nutrition. Join us as we learn more about Stanner's research outcomes and advice for dietitians working in the home infusion industry. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC, and was recorded on 9/13/22. Speaker disclosure: Received honoraria from Baxter Healthcare for participation in an educational video series.

This podcast is made possible through an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare.In this episode, we chat with board certified nutrition support pharmacist Dr. Lingtak-Neander Chan. Dr. Chan currently serves as a Professor of Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy and is on the Interdisciplinary Faculty of the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Washington, Seattle. His primary research focus is on the absorption kinetics of micronutrients and drugs after bariatric surgery and other GI tract repairs. Other key areas of interest include micronutrient deficiencies, intestinal failure, and critical care nutrition. Dr. Chan served as 44th President of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) between 2019-2020, is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN), and has published book chapters, review articles, original research papers and invited editorials, and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific and professional conferences both nationally and internationally. In addition, Dr. Chan is an elected fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 10/5/2022.

This podcast is made possible through an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare. Our guest Our guest on this episode of the DNS Podcast is physician and nutrition support clinician, Dr. Mark DeLegge, here to talk about a topic impacting virtually all clinicians across the globe – parenteral nutrition related drug shortages. Dr. DeLegge completed his medical degree at the University of Maryland followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center and a fellowship in Gastroenterology/Hepatology and Nutrition at the Medical College of Virginia. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, is extensively published, and has been a frequent invited speaker nationally and internationally. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 10/18/22.

This podcast is made possible through an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare. In this episode, we discuss parenteral nutrition micronutrient considerations with nutrition support clinician and advanced practice registered dietitian nutritionist Shelby Yaceczko, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC, CSSD. Hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Recorded 9/26/22.

In this episode, we talk with Amy Berry, MS, RD, CNSC about her new business venture, Enteral, under the umbrella of her LLC Nutrition Support Specialty Care. Amy specializes in the nutritional care of patients with post-surgical patients requiring long-term nutrition support. Listen in as we learn more about Amy's career path, what it takes to launch a private practice in the nutrition support space, and what she hopes to achieve over the next 10-20 years. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 9/11/22. Disclosure: Amy Berry is the owner of and has a financial stake in Nutrition Support Specialty Care LLC.

Today's episode features masters prepared registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician, Melanie Rodich, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC. Melanie serves as the pediatric intensive care unit dietitian at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland, where she has the unique opportunity of following her patients from the ICU to the stepdown unit and then on an outpatient basis. Melanie shares experiences writing and implementing several of the feeding protocols for the heart center, including but not limited to the Single Ventricle Feeding Protocol, Tube Feed Weaning Protocol for infants and children and Breast Milk Skimming Protocol. Listen in as she shares her unique experiences as a pediatric cardiology dietitian and offers advice for others working in or aspiring to work in the field. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Recorded 7/17/2022.

In this episode, we chat with registered dietitian nutritionist Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND. Barb is the Founder and President of Nutrition Communicator, LLC, where she leads nutrition professionals to become confident and compelling communicators. She also recently served as editor for Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide, published in 2020 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and is a well known speaker with Dietitians in Business and Communications, a dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The mission of the Dietitians in Business and Communications Dietetic Practice Group is to advance its members as strategic and innovative business and communication leaders, and it does so by providing continuing education, skill building, and networking opportunities. This podcast episode is being offered today thanks to a collaborative agreement between Dietitians in Nutrition Support and Dietitians in Business and Communications. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 7/25/2022.

This episode features registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician, Ashley DePriest, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. Ashley currently serves as the clinical nutrition manager at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, Georgia where she supervises clinical dietitians, diet technicians, and dietetic interns as well as focuses her professional energy on developing, implementing and promoting high quality nutrition services to the patients and families served. Her clinical interests include gastrointestinal nutrition, professional development, and quality and patient safety and, in her free time, you can find her gardening or traveling. In 2020, Ashley was awarded the Dr. Joseph and Rae Brown Award, an award that recognizes an SCCM member who has significantly advanced multiprofessional quality care for critically ill and injured patients at the regional or local level. Listen in as we learn more about Ashley and her vision for dietetics in the future. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Recorded 8/3/22.

This episode features Dr. Jay Patel, here to talk with us about his recent publication in Critical Care Medicine entitled Casting Light on the Necessary, Expansive, and Evolving Role of the Critical Care Dietitian: An Essential Member of the Critical Care Team. This manuscript was written in response to a very controversial article published recently where the critical care interdisciplinary team of the future did not include the role of the registered dietitian nutritionist. Dr. Patel currently serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There, he cares for critically ill patients in the medical ICU, impart education to learners of all levels, and conducts research to identify best critical care nutrition practices, with an emphasis in the septic shock population. Dr. Patel is also well known and well respected in nutrition support circles, and is an active member of the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Recorded 8/2/22.

In this episode, we chat with registered dietitian nutritionist Cassie Brown, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, and her recent publication in DNS Support Line entitled Navigating Nutrition Support in Palliative Care and End of Life: A Case Study. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND and was recorded on 6/23/22. Support Line is available at no cost to DNS members at www.dnsdpg.org.

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 for the Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Program at Mayo Clinic Rochester, and has developed a clinical interest in nutrition, obesity, and addiction and most recently Long COVID, and has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 14 book chapters in these areas. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Recorded on 6/29/2022

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 Dietetics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, followed by a Master of Science degree and Dietetic Internship Program at West Virginia University. Melissa has served in a clinical nutrition leadership role for the last 14 years, overseeing both inpatient and outpatient nutrition programs. Key roles and responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, successful implementation of a comprehensive malnutrition program with revenue capture, providing support for both site-level and system-level clinical nutrition initiatives, ERAS, RD order writing, and early identification and implementation of nutrition interventions in both the acute care and critical care settings.

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, LDN, CNSC, FAND. Recorded 3/1/22.

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. Listen in as we talk about why licensure is so important to patient safety and how it impacts the bedside nutrition support dietitian.

Recorded 6/29/21, Length 32 minutes.

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 34 minutes.

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 in www.dietitiansidehustle.com.

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-Based Taskforce, and advice for interpreting research influencing clinical practice.

Recorded 9/15/21, Length 20 minutes.

Dr. Hand is the co-developer of a self-study training on Evidence-Based Practice, which is open for paid enrollment and CPEs through her employer, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Hand does not receive compensation based on enrollment in this course.

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 communities across America where everyone has an equal opportunity to pursue a healthier life.

Recorded 6/7/21, Length 32 minutes.

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 and Verification of Nasogastric and Nasoenteric Feeding Tubes for Adult Hospitalized Patients. Listen in as we learn more about the motivation behind this article and opportunities for nurses and dietitians to collaborate in this area of practice.

Recorded 9/1/21, Length 26 minutes.

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 population. Establishing a malnutrition care team and additional resources are also reviewed and discussed.

Recorded 8/16/21, Length 29 minutes.

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 offers updates to the 2014 version currently in print. Listen in as the authors discuss the manuscript writing process and their vision for how RDNs can use the Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance in Nutrition Support document to evaluate and advance their clinical practice.

Recorded 8/26/21, Length 32 minutes.

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 underserved and diverse families. Tune in to hear Sandra's take on this important topic and her advice for nutrition support dietitians looking to improve their own level of expertise.

Recorded 8/19/21, Length 27 minutes.

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 malnutrition is not properly identified as part of the medical workup.

Recorded 7/20/21, Length 27 minutes.

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, Length 33 minutes

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 achieving success in these areas.

Recorded 5/17/21, Length 26 minutes

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 disease progression. This episode is guest hosted by Stephanie Dobak, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC.

Recorded 5/18/21, Length 44 minutes

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.

This episode is a recorded version of the very first ever DNS Podcast LIVE event featuring three nutrition support experts, Jessica Monczka, RD, CNSC, Michelle Kozeniecki, MS, RD, CNSC, CCTD, FASPEN, and Dr. Peggi Guenter, PhD, RN, FAAN, FASPEN. Listen in as we discuss career transitions, patient safety and advocacy related to parenteral and enteral nutrition.

Recorded 3/28/21, Length 49 minutes.

This episode is sponsored by Fresenius Kabi.

In the ever-changing world of technology, indirect calorimetry has remained the gold standard for determining energy expenditure. In this episode, nutrition support expert Jennifer Wooley, MS, RD explains how this device has evolved over the years and remained the go-to approach when compared to other estimation approaches.

Recorded 2/3/21, Length 27 minutes.

Disclosures: Jennifer Wooley, MS, RD, is employed by GE Healthcare - Anesthesia and Respiratory Care as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist in ventilation/metabolics.

Lisa Abbay, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND, is a former bedside nutrition support clinician turned human resource expert! In this episode, Lisa shares her insights related to nutrition support dietitians searching, finding, and securing jobs at every career stage.

Recorded 1/25/21, Length 33 minutes.

Explore nutrition care of the critically ill adult patient with Britta Brown, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. A variety of topics are covered, including where to start with nutrition assessment, dietitians inserting nasoenteric feeding tubes at the bedside, and considerations when transitioning patients between parenteral and enteral nutrition in the ICU.

Recorded 11/4/20, Length 23 minutes.

Join us as we learn more about intravenous lipid emulsions with SupportLine guest editor Anne Coltman, MS, RD, CNSC, FAND, CLSSBB. This podcast is timely supplement to the December 2020 edition of SupportLine. This session is hosted by Dr. Sarah Peterson, PhD, RD.

Recorded 12/8/2020, Length 26 minutes.

Listen in as we chat with nutrition support expert and editor of Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Dr. Jeanette Hasse, PhD, RD, LD, CNSC, CCTD, FASPEN, FADA. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the peer review publication process and learn how Dr. Hasse's work shaped the nutrition care of organ transplant patients.

Recorded 12/17/20, Length 29 minutes.

In this episode, Kelly Kinnare, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC breaks down the CMS Durable Medical Equipment Parenteral and Enteral Local Coverage Determination which was retired on November 12, 2020. Listen now to learn how this payment change impacts dietitians across the care continuum.

Recorded 12/8/20, Length 30 minutes.

Listen in as we explore a novel (but not so novel) approach to enteral nutrition - blenderized tube feeding - with expert clinician Dr. Theresa Johnson, DCN, RDN, FAND. Click here to view a list of resources mentioned by Dr. Johnson during the podcast episode.

Recorded 12/4/20, Length 39 minutes. Sponsorship provided by RealFood Blends.

Check out this podcast episode as we explore the risks, benefits and challenges associated with acute care dietitian order writing privileges with nutrition support expert Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, CNSC, CLE, NWCC, FAND.

Recorded 10/22/20, Length 26 minutes

We hope you enjoy the latest podcast episode featuring nutrition support trailblazer, Ainsley Malone, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN. Listen in as Ainsley shares information about her own career path and various volunteer leadership experiences. This session is guest hosted by Elizabeth Pash, MS, RD, LDN, vice president of medical affairs for Gelesis.

Recorded 10/28/20, Length 27 minutes

Check out this episode to learn more about Nutrition Focused Physical Examination, and listen in as Terese Scollard, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND shares her own journey to obtaining expert-level competency in this area.

Recorded 10/14/20, Length 31 minutes

In this episode, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the care continuum and learn how to become a patient advocate from internationally known nutrition expert Dr. Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN.

Recorded 10/19/20, Length 15 minutes

In this episode, Dr. Sunniva Zarakiewicz, PhD, RN, CWCN provides a synopsis of her recent podium presentation related to wounds at the 2020 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. We explore everything from the technical aspects of healing to building collaborative relationships between nurses and dietitians.

Recorded 10/19/20, Length 15 minutes

Listen in as we chat with Carol Rees Parrish, MS, RDN about nutrition care of patients with high output ileostomies. Carol shares insights from her recent presentation at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo.

Recorded 10/19/20, Length 14 minutes

Join us as we do a deep dive into the October 2020 edition of SupportLine. In this episode, listeners will learn 'why' Gary Ecelbarger, MS, RDN, CSCN crafted his latest publication as well as enjoy his clinical insights related to protein dosing in the ICU.

Recorded 9/29/20, Length 30 minutes

Tune in to this DNS podcast as we chat with Dr. Beth Taylor, DCN, RD, CNSC, FSCCM, FASPEN, research scientist and past chair of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Beth shares tips to improve communication when interacting with physicians, nurses, etc. and discusses how she overcame barriers to position herself as a leader in the medical field.

Recorded 9/13/20, Length 29 minutes

In this episode, we talk with Cheryl Bacon, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, dietetic internship director with UMedicine, and Nick Groch, RD, LDN, systems director of clinical nutrition with UMedicine, about their experience developing and implementing an adult malnutrition program and writing a manuscript on the topic for the August 2020 edition of SupportLine. Hear about their organizational challenges along the way and how mentoring played a key role in achieving success.

Recorded 9/11/20, Length 25 minutes

Join us as we launch the first ever DNS Podcast with Mary Russell, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND. medical science liaison with Baxter Healthcare Corporation and past president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Hear about Mary's career path, leadership experiences, and how she is staying connected in spite of a global pandemic.

Recorded 9/16/20, Length 21 minutes

Listen in as we chat with registered dietitian nutritionist Hannah Carey, MS, RDN, LD about her recent study entitled “Determining Malnutrition Status in the Heart Failure Population.” Carey's work was recently presented as a poster session at the 2021 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. She shares her experiences with this project as well as aspirations for future applications and research.

Recorded 12/2/21, Length 23 minutes

Registration for the upcoming DNS Symposium is now open! Join us in person to learn from and network with peers and nutrition support experts from across the country. The symposium will be held on June 3 - 4, 2022 in Nashville, TN.

Recorded 2/8/22, Length 10 minutes.

This episode features award-winning dietitian Elizabeth Pash, MS, RD, LDN. Beth currently serves as vice president of medical affairs for Gelesis, is a PHD candidate with Nova Southeastern University, and was recently awarded the 2021 Excellence in Practice Award in Business and Industry by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Listen in as we learn more about Beth and how she has leveraged nutrition support to build a name for herself in the healthcare industry.

Recorded 1/11/22, Length 19 minutes

In this episode, we discuss micro aggressions and the nutrition support RDN with Dr. David Ballard, PsyD, MBA. Dr. Ballard holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and focuses his professional energy on organizational effectiveness, occupational health promotion, strategic planning, systems-level workplace interventions and more. He previously worked for the American Psychological Association and has been interviewed by well known publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post.

Recorded 12/21/21, Length 30 minutes

Join us as we chat with talent management and organizational development consultant, Jillian Havran, MA, SPHR. We discuss a variety of topics including leadership development during the global pandemic, change management in healthcare, and how dietitians can thrive in a VUCA world.

Recorded 1/11/22, Length 18 minutes.

Connecting to patients via telehealth was growing in popularity over recent years, became a necessity during the pandemic, and is likely to remain relevant in the future. Colleen Tewksbury, PhD, MPH, RD, CSOWM, LDN sits down with the DNS Podcast to share her own experiences building a successful telehealth program in bariatrics. Listen in as we talk infrastructure, reimbursement, and benefits to both patients and healthcare providers.

Recorded 2/4/22, Length 35 minutes.

In this episode of the DNS Podcast, we talk with registered dietitian nutritionist Sadia Shaukat, MS, RDN, LDN about fasting during the month of Ramadan. Fasting is one of five pillars of the Muslim faith, and it is important for clinicians to understand and respect a person's decision to fast. Ramadan is currently in progress and ends in the evening of Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Recorded 4/9/22, Length 15 minutes.

Check out the latest DNS Podcast episode featuring Dr. Katie Price, PhD, RDN, LDN. Dr. Price reviews her recent research project entitled ‘Evaluation of a Multi-step Feeding Protocol of Stable Isotope Amino Acid Tracers to Determine Anabolic Threshold and Capacity in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer on Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy.' She also shares information on her dissertation, including a review of malnutrition back to the 14th century.

Recorded 2/27/22, Length 29 minutes.

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon impacting nutrition support dietitians and other high-achieving individuals who may doubt their abilities and feel like a fraud instead of accepting their well-deserved accomplishments. Listen as we chat about imposter syndrome with expert researcher and educator, Dr. Katie Eliot, PhD, RDN.

Recorded 4/6/22, Length 22 minutes.

In this episode, we are pleased to feature outgoing DNS Chair, Britta Brown, MS, RD, LD, CNSC and incoming DNS Chair, Lauren Probstfeld, MS, RD, CNSC. Listen in as Britta reflects on her chair year and various accomplishments, and Lauren previews what is planned for the 2022-2023 program year.

In this episode of the Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) Podcast, we chat with registered dietitian Kate Wallace, MS, RD, LD, CNSC about her recent publication in DNS Support Line entitled Nutrition Care for the Burned Adult. Listen in as she describes a typical day on the burn unit, reviews the increased nutritional needs to support wound healing, and offers advice for dietitians working in this specialty area. DNS members can access the full article in the February 2022 edition of Support Line at www.dnsdpg.org.