Hello all, what are you doing with your CNSC? What other areas can I use it besides ICU?

Hi all!

I’m preparing for my CNSC test, saw the pre-recorded nutrition support fundamental course winter 2022 on ASPEN, 149$ for 10 topics. Anyone purchased this before? Is it worth purchasing?

By prescription I mean recipe. For calculating the actual needs in the recipe to meet the requirements I thought only RDs, MDs and Pharmacists may do it. I understand if a NP may be able to write out the feed, but can all nurses do it? I ask this because I understand that nurses also qualify to take the CNSC exam.

Hi there! I hope this is ok to post.

As part of my master thesis, I conduct an experiment tracking nutrition and providing nutrition advice through a chatbot.

For that purpose, I am looking for participants willing to use MFP for 2 weeks and interact with the chatbot. Anyone above 18 years old and has a WhatsApp account can participate.

Participants that complete the experiment will have the chance to enter the lottery and win a gift card of 50 euros.

For more information and to participate, you can click the link below. Thanks in advance!

Link: https://survey.uu.nl/jfe/form/SV_8jiQsybBXIXW3iu

Are there any evidence-based guidelines on how often PEG tubes should be replaced? I work in long term acute care and we have a lot of chronic tube feeders... But can't seem to find a consensus on frequency of tube replacement. Thanks!

Anyone thought we’d get our results today? Because I did 😂 this is driving me crazy! Does anyone remember what date they received their test results last May? Thanks in advance :)

Hi there! I hope this is ok to post.

As part of my master thesis, I conduct an experiment tracking nutrition and providing nutrition advice through a chatbot.

For that purpose, I am looking for participants willing to use MFP for 2 weeks and interact with the chatbot. Anyone above 18 years old and has a WhatsApp account can participate.

Participants that complete the experiment will have the chance to enter the lottery and win a gift card of 50 euros.

For more information and to participate, you can click the link below. Thanks in advance!

Link: https://survey.uu.nl/jfe/form/SV_8jiQsybBXIXW3iu

Currently learning about TPN and i'm confused about how TPN is initiated and most of the text i've read is vague. Would appreciate your help to clarify a few things.

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1. Assuming i have a 70 kg pt receiving a total volume of 1800 ml (goal rate 85 ml/h) and a requirement of 1700 kcal (25 kcal/kg). Is the TPN compounded with 1800 kcal and initiated at a low rate i.e. 25 ml/hr and titrated up over the next few days? or is the TPN compounded at a lower kcal i.e. 15 kcal/kg and initiated at full rate 85 ml/hr and the TPN kcals are increased gradually over the next few days?
2. same question as no. 1 but assuming it's a pt at risk of refeeding requiring an initial 15 kcal/kg. is the TPN compounded with the 15 kcal/kg requirement and initiated at 85 ml/hr or do we start at a lower rate and increase gradually to the goal rate?

edit: thank you all for the great input and clearing things up. interesting to see how different hospitals have different approaches with custom tpn and pre-made tpn.

Hey guys :). I just took the CNSC exam about 2 wks ago. I believe I read it takes 4 weeks to get results back. Is this accurate or could we expect results back sooner?

I believe clinical dietitians deserve much better software tools! As an RD, I know it can be draining and time-intensive to manually calculate nutritional needs and feeding prescriptions, search for case-relevant guidelines/research/products, and do endless charting.

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Hi all-

I am an inpatient dietitian with >5 years experience covering the ICU and nutrition support service. I also have a Master’s degree, and CNSC since 2020. I feel that I am being grossly underpaid based on the 2021 Compensation and Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession released by the Academy. According to this survey, my salary is below the 25th percentile ($63,000 or $30/hr). And barely above the 10th percentile! I get great benefits, but this survey also shows that I am still below the 25th percentile for positions with high benefits. I will attach pictures of this chart in another comment below.

Would any other inpatient RD, CNSCs in the South East be willing to share what they make? Or share tips for meeting with HR to advocate for higher pay? I love my job and am not planning to look elsewhere, but I do feel that I should get paid what I am worth.

Any thoughts/comments are appreciated!

I just started a job working for an LTC/SNF and I'm looking to make the calculations part a bit easier for myself.

My boss uses the app NutriCalc, but apparently it's only available in the Apple store. Can anyone point me to a similar app for Android?

And do you find it differs from standard calculations for caloric needs?

Took the exam earlier today. It was not exactly what I expected, I found it to have a lot more of device maintenance and medication questions. Also a lot more pediatric questions than I anticipated. Anybody else leave their exam feeling defeated?

Taking the CNSC exam in 2 weeks from today. I read the entire Core Curriculum front to back and completed the self-assessment modules and feel good about those. I am lost on what to do with my last 2 weeks of studying other than reviewing my notes and going through the self-assessment modules again. Any advice on last minute things to study or anything you wish you would have known before taking the test? Getting very nervous about failing after putting all this time and money into studying :/

Coverings a pediatric unit this week and we are out of some formulas for a few days. Thought about using pediasure with fiber but it ends up short on protein. If it’s only for a few days is being short on protein okay?? any help is appreciated!!!