Clinical Externship Experience:
Renal Nutrition, DaVita Dialysis Clinic
Skill Area: Medical Nutrition Therapy
Assignment Title: Renal/Dialysis Externship
Reflection to assignment: During this externship, I was able to utilize my motivational interviewing skills with patients regarding their lab values, nutritional intake and the importance of taking their phosphorus binders . I also applied my medical nutrition therapy knowledge by creating posters, handouts and menus for the patients. I am inspired by this career path not only because of the medical nutrition therapy aspect, but also having the opportunity to counsel patients and develop long-term relationships with them.
Renal Nutrition, DaVita Dialysis Clinic
Skill Area: Medical Nutrition Therapy
Assignment Title: Renal/Dialysis Externship
Reflection to assignment: During this externship, I was able to utilize my motivational interviewing skills with patients regarding their lab values, nutritional intake and the importance of taking their phosphorus binders . I also applied my medical nutrition therapy knowledge by creating posters, handouts and menus for the patients. I am inspired by this career path not only because of the medical nutrition therapy aspect, but also having the opportunity to counsel patients and develop long-term relationships with them.