Intro to Interns
On a daily basis, I feel like I have a fair handle on my job. Sure, there are some overwhelming moments and days, but I feel confident...
A (Functional) Digestive System is a Terrible Thing to Waste
“Patient failed swallow evaluation. Will initiate PPN.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across this phrase or some variation of...
Mother Knows Best
If you have a child with any chronic disease such as cerebral palsy or down’s syndrome, you may find yourself caring for the child the...
The Right Wrong Choice
I’m not the world’s most flexible person. I like black and white answers. When I ask a question, I want a firm answer. I can take and...
Foodservice Fun
“Hi Meredith. I have a patient in 301 who’s unhappy with his diet. Can you go and talk to him?” This statement, or a similar one is...
Like Herding Cats
I recently had the opportunity to be present at a military school’s invocation. The cadets were almost indistinguishable from each other...
Our Bodies, Ourselves
Within my first year of being a dietitian, I received a consult for enteral nutrition recommendations from one of our hospitalists. The...
Supplements: I'm Not Buying the Hype
Every 4 months or so, our hospital gets a visit from our friendly supplement rep. If you work in a clinical setting, you’ve probably come...
The Chronic Non-Compliant
You know him. I know him. In fact, everyone in the hospital knows this man. From the volunteer at the front desk to the lead hospitalist,...
Musings from the (Slightly) Disorganized Dietitian
Happy Monday! Welcome to the first blog post on my professional website. I’ve started this blog to share some of my thoughts, musings,...
