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. 

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.