Nutrition nurses are clinical specialists with expertise in nutrition support who focus on assessing the diets of patients with various medical conditions.
What do nutrition nurses do?
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Nutrition nurses may:
- plan food education programs.
- develop and guide the preparation of special meal plans.
- recommend dietary changes and options for a poor diet.
- create wellness programs for organizations.
- assist individuals to lose weight.
- treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits.
- manage enteral (feeding tubes) and parenteral nutrition in patients who are unable to eat or drink normally.
What do nutrition nurses need to know?
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Nutrition nurses must possess knowledge in clinical dietetics, nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy and participate in ongoing education related to current nutrition recommendations and guidelines.
More nutrition nursing resources
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- Nursing Pocket Cards, including parenteral nutrition
- Blog posts, with infographics, mnemonics, tips, and more
- Journals
- Articles and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities
- Headlines and news stories
- Society partners