A Day In The Life of a Registered Dietitian: Hospital Edition 2.0!

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My name is Allison Thibault and I am a Licensed/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I have my own private practice and work clinically as a Lead Clinical Nutritionist for one of the largest hospital systems in our country.
We love to post videos of healthy recipes, what I/We eat in a day, as well as general health and well-being tips. Come join the fun! Follow us on our healthy, creative, and beautiful journey together!
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*Disclaimer: The posts on this site, including but not limited to images, links, and comments left by readers, are mine alone and do not represent the views, positions, strategies or opinions of RWJBH.

[@rachellekhalife9543]

Absolutely lovee this vlog, makes me miss my internship days!!! I just recently finished my dietetic internship and became licensed 🙌🏻

[@nutritionallyllc]

Hi!! Awe!! Thank you so much! So sweet of you!! And congratulations!!! So exciting!! xx

[@africanlily6107]

Do you have any advice I’ve always wanted to be a registered dietitian I’m in community college right now and I’m planning on going to a 4 year next year

[@Unknown-db4jd]

Hey can u plz explain me your whole journey of becoming a dietician?

[@enriquegarcia9004]

As a student who wants to pursue the field of Dietetics, I appreciate you documenting your day-to-day life. I can say with absolute pleasure and confidence that you give me hope, seeing your positive attitude to all things. Thank you for all of your work in putting these videos together and keep it up.

[@nutritionallyllc]

Awe! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!! We are so excited and thrilled for you!! You are going to be an incredible Dietitian! So much luck to you!! xx

[@rachaelhall9009]

I've been a dietitian for 10 years now, and the amount of STAT consults on patients I saw 1 day ago is astronomical :') Also the tube feed/diarrhea argument is never-ending LOL

[@zypetz]

This was truly eye opening for me to actually witness and have an actual day of a clinical dietitian explained. I'm currently a senior in high school and am in the midst of applying to college. I've been really thinking about majoring in dietetics, but I'm a little bit on the fence about the career. I'm not quite sure if I'll be able to have what it takes academically to become a registered dietitian, but I absolutely love how I can affect someone's life and health in this manner. I would really appreciate it if you (or anyone in the comments) would lend me some words of advice towards actually deciding to study dietetics! This feels like a huge decision for me, so I would really appreciate anything you might have to say! Thank you!

[@sleep4life812]

I’m a senior too so don’t expect me to give u much advice cuz idk what I’m doing either lol. But ur not the only one that feels that way just remember. And the only way you can really know is perhaps job shadowing and taking opportunities in university or college. A lot of people switch majors in college so even if you decide to pursue something else you can always switch later. You have time really and no one can tell u if it’s right for u. Just figure out what it is you really are passionate about and then find ways to bring it to other people through a job.

[@nutritionallyllc]

Try to get some volunteer experience in different settings and meet with RDs in the field and pick their brains! They are always (hopefully!) going to be super helpful! We all want each other to succeed. You are going to be great. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and dive in. You will love it and be so great at it!

[@zypetz]

@@sleep4life812 thanks for the advice, although it's a bit difficult with the pandemic to have opportunities like that, but I'll keep an eye out! Good luck to you as well with college apps!

[@zypetz]

@@nutritionallyllc thank you so much for the advice! I'll definitely try to do so!

[@nutritionallyllc]

Zhi-Yi Hsu keep me posted!! Have a wonderful day!

[@mariaarias7206]

Thank your for sharing your daily experience as a clinical dietitian. Currently a dietitian student . You make me so excited for my future career! Thank you again !

[@nutritionallyllc]

Hi!! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for watching! I wish you all the luck!! You will be an amazing RD!! Keep us posted!! Can’t wait to watch you in action!

[@mariaarias7206]

VivaTotalHealth thank you !!

[@aamandasoupp]

I am finishing my associates in business and words cannot EXPLAIN HOW EXCITED I AM TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR YEAR FOR A DEGREE IN DIETETICS!! I've known I want to treat eating disorder patients and make a daily difference ever since I was in my early teens, and my passion for food, people, growth, and the science behind nutrition has only grown since! Your videos made everything fall into perspective, and I am so excited for more videos!

[@nutritionallyllc]

Yay!!! SO thrilled for you!!! You are going to LOVE every second! It will all be so worth it, I promise!! Keep us posted!! xx

[@pm660]

I wish you didn't stop sharing vlogs about your work in the hospital as a dietitian. You are inspirational as a colleague

[@gabysarmiento5581]

I learned a lot watching your two day in the life videos! They helped in deciding that I would like to pursue being an RD in the future. Thank you!!

[@nutritionallyllc]

Hi!! Awe!! That is so wonderful!! I am SO thrilled and happy for you!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I wish you all the best and luck! Keep us posted on your journey! Can’t wait to watch you in the future!! xx

[@ruthfarrell6337]

So glad I discovered these videos! I am about halfway through my master's, and after going through a BS in nutrition as well, I am honestly starting to feel burnt out of this subject. But your positive energy is renewing my passion and reminding me of why I wanted to become a clinical dietitian, so thank you so much!! I'd love to see more of these day in the life videos in the future.

[@youjumpijump1210]

Love the idea of creating the booklet for different diets. Going to keep that in mind when I recach that stage of my schooling and career. Great video :) Thank you!

[@healthymelody]

Love the little booklet you made with nutritional requirements! I should make one of those (I work as an RD in a London hospital!)

[@nutritionallyllc]

Hi!! It’s so helpful! ☺️

[@capricepascoerealtor519]

You are so sweet and inspiring!

[@emilylloyd1684]

I'm very attached to my dietitian. I have an ED and I wish I could see her more than once a month. Her identifying my eating disorder before anyone else started me down the path to recovery. Prior to her I suffered for 15 years but was overlooked or congratulated because I'm obese.

[@jillianchacon4048]

Love your video! So helpful! Can you share how you made your booklet of different diets with calories, protein, etc..??? Thank you :)

[@Ree_smellgoods]

I love this!!! I’m really confused right now but you’re making my decision clear ❤️

[@nutritionallyllc]

Awe yay! So happy to hear it xx

[@yuridiamoreno9625]

omg you are so beautiful! I can watch you talk all day long so I’m about to binge watch all of your videos girl and get some helpful tips and tricks 😆

[@nutritionallyllc]

Awe!! Thank you so much! xx

[@susanhuynh]

It's so funny to hear you point out the discrepancies with prescribed orders and request for your consultation. Also, I know how you feel about making personal connections with patients. I work in long term care and I make connections with a lot of my residents. It's heartbreaking to hear when they have passed away because I have been working with them for so long. But I will always cherish the great memories with the residents.

[@lpunktrpunkt]

Thank you for your radiant vibe and for putting effort into making these videos! So insightful and inspiring! Keep em coming 🥰🥰

[@naira7743]

I want to be a registered dietitian. Your vlogs motivates me alot❣️

[@courtneymezzino1758]

This video has helped so much, thank you so much!😊😆

[@nutritionallyllc]

Yay! So glad to hear it! Have a wonderful day! xx

[@shairagawad63]

This got me inspired to return to dietetic practice

[@houria685]

I love this omg! I’m going to start studying human nutrition in a Canadian university U OF M, and I would love any tips you could give! Love your channel btw!

[@nutritionallyllc]

Yay! I’m so excited for you!! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Keep tuning in for more tips to come! You are going to love nutrition! It’s so fascinating and super important! Keep us posted! xx

[@nikkyallock7874]

Houria how do you like it so far? I was recently admitted too and very worried about job prospects here in montreal

[@houria685]

@@nikkyallock7874 Hi Nicky! Im still in my first year but I agree with you, job prospects don’t look that great at the moment but I plan on pursuing further education so I will only be working for internship. Do let me know how it’s going for you!

[@MelissaBrennan]

Love your day in the life videos! I'm in my second semester of my DPD program, and these make me so excited for my future in the field! Also, I was literally about to ask you what you were drinking, but then you described it, too funny! I made a similar one with grapefruit and basil - soo good! ( I stole the recipe from Tommy Bahamas lol!)

[@nutritionallyllc]

Awe yay! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!! You are going to make an amazing Dietitian and will love and enjoy every moment of it!! I am so excited for you!! xx

[@g..6453]

Love your channel!!! I have my last semester in dietetics and I'm getting ready to apply for dietetics internship and I would like to, if that's ok, for you to recommend where to buy such materials that u showed in your video; what r those materials and where can I buy them. Thank you very much in advance for your feedback!

[@nutritionallyllc]

Awe, thank you so much for your amazing feedback!! You can buy materials and books from eatright.org or the academy of nutrition and dietetics. Your preceptors can recommend great sources as well.

[@3dGKsUNAVP]

I would love that little red book! I’m about to seat my DI! Do you sell that information for purchase.

[@shenn141]

As a critical care nurse, this was a very informative vlog!!

[@brianaprimas6595]

I love your videos! How do you like having a private practice on the side? Do you have any plans to eventually work full-time in your private practice?

[@nutritionallyllc]

Awe, thank you so much! I actually do work full time with my private practice ☺️ I love it, every second of it. I’ve had my private practice for almost 5 years now.

[@brianaprimas6595]

@@nutritionallyllc OMG!! That's great!! I absolutely love your videos & your personality is everything!! The world needs more people like you! I have my MBA but I'm looking to go back to school to earn a Master's in Dietetics & Nutrition & then become a Registered Dietician. I'm very interested in having my own practice some day down the line. Will you be doing any videos in the future on tips of owning your own practice as a RD?

[@nutritionallyllc]

Briana Primas awe!!! You are THE sweetest!!! Thank you so much! The world needs more people like YOU! You are so smart, go for it!!! You will rock it and love it. Don’t let anything stop you! Yes I have a video posted re: private practice! Check it out!

[@brianaprimas6595]

@@nutritionallyllc Thank you so much & you're so welcome!! I'm trying to decide if I want to go the RD or nurse practitioner! Having autonomy, a flexible schedule & good pay are important to me (aside from loving what I do!). Im not sure which route to take. Lol. I absolutely love you & all your videos! Thank you so much again for spreading your light to us all!!

[@jaslasvegas702]

Thank you for the video! Are you afraid working in the hospital with SARS-CoV-2? What are your tips for staying safe while at work? =)

[@nutritionallyllc]

I never once felt afraid or unsafe. I followed protocol, took care of my immune system by sleeping well, eating a well balanced diet, kept stress low, and remained hydrated.

[@dadymamy3092]

Thank u for this great review, im a clinical dietitian and im newly registered, i hope we can contanct together via social media, thanx again ❤️

[@nutritionallyllc]

Hi! Yay! Glad to connect! xx

[@dadymamy3092]

@@nutritionallyllc the best ❤️check instagram direct 😁✌️

[@tversion-artist5810]

Hi how long did it take you to be lead clinical nutritionist? Do you see more patients in hospital compared to private practice. How many hrs do you work per week?

[@Bhavanapanyam369]

Dietitian is good or bad which country is good for RD i have completed bsc dietitian now I am msc can u please reply my question