Hospital RD Life

02/20/2026

🚨 ACTION ALERT for RDNs, students, and future dietitians

Proposed federal regulations may exclude nutrition and dietetics programs from the list of “professional degree programs,” which could significantly limit access to federal student loans.

Entry into our profession now requires a graduate degree. Restricting loan access will shrink the pipeline of future dietitians at a time when healthcare systems are already struggling to recruit and retain qualified RDNs. This impacts hospitals, long-term care, rural communities, public health programs, and most importantly, patients.

If you are:
• A registered dietitian
• A student or intern
• A preceptor or educator
• Or someone who benefited from federal loans

Please take a few minutes to submit a public comment.

🔗 Submit your comment here:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/ED-2025-OPE-0944-0001

Deadline: March 2nd

I’ve submitted my comment. I hope you will too. Our profession and our patients depend on it.

ACTION ALERT: Nutrition and Dietetics Programs are not included in the list of the U.S. Department of Education's "professional degree programs," which impacts student loan funding.

Without appropriate loan access, many qualified students will not be able to enter the profession. All practitioners are encouraged to advocate on this issue.

Protect access to graduate education.
Take action today! Link here: https://ow.ly/OjRm50YiF83

02/19/2026

Some exciting professional news to share.

I am honored to have been elected to serve as the CDR Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP) Representative, with my term beginning June 1, 2026.

The Commission on Dietetic Registration plays an essential role in advancing credentialing and professional standards within our field. I am proud to represent advanced practice dietitians across the country and contribute to the continued growth of our profession at the national level.

I remain fully committed to my leadership role with the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and look forward to continuing to serve both at the state and national levels.

Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged me throughout this process. I am grateful for the trust and ready to get to work.

02/17/2026

🩹 ASPEN 2027 — Let’s build something meaningful.

As ASPEN26 wraps up, I’m already looking ahead to Chicago, February 13–16, 2027.

I’m developing a session proposal focused on bridging the physiology of wound healing with real-world nutrition practice — and I’m still looking for a wound care physician or surgeon to co-present.

The vision:
🧠 The science behind inflammation, perfusion, catabolism vs anabolism, and key nutrients
🥼 The practical side — identifying malnutrition, implementing interventions, and building workflows that actually work
🤝 Together — strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and reinforcing why dietitians belong on wound care teams

📅 Proposal deadline: April 1
There’s time to build something strong and evidence-based.

If you’re passionate about improving outcomes through collaboration, let’s connect.
DM me or email CrystalScottRD@gmail.com

And if you know a physician who would be a great fit, I’d truly appreciate an introduction.

02/05/2026

The 2026 CDR National Election is open through February 13.
I am honored to be running for the RD-AP Representative for Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition.

If you are credentialed through CDR, I encourage you to take a moment to vote and support advanced practice and clinical leadership within our profession.

02/02/2026

01/31/2026

01/30/2026

Proud to share that the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has released our public statement on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This statement centers cultural diversity, food access, affordability, and evidence-based nutrition, and highlights the essential role of dietitians in translating guidance into real life. I encourage you to take a few minutes to read it and share it with others. Thoughtful nutrition policy matters. 💚

The California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics acknowledges the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These Guidelines influence federal nutrition policy, public health programming, school meals, healthcare systems, and community nutrition initiatives across California. He....

01/28/2026

🎉 Fun news to share! Our session, “Wound Healing through a Multidisciplinary Lens: Nutrition, Intervention and Care Strategies,” is included in the Best of FNCE® 2025 recorded session collection!

This was such a fun and meaningful collaboration with an incredible interdisciplinary team.

We talked real-world strategies for improving wound outcomes through teamwork, evidence-based nutrition care, and practical clinical decision-making.

If you missed it live, you can now watch the session on demand as part of this curated “Best of FNCE” package. Link in bio. 🔗

Grateful for everyone who showed up, asked great questions, and keeps pushing our profession forward. 💪

01/20/2026

Proud to have voted in the Academy 2026 Election! ⭐️
Our profession is shaped by engaged members and strong leadership. Join me and cast your vote January 20 to 27.
sm.eatright.org/election

01/19/2026

Dude has been sitting there staring into the fire for about 10 minutes…. Should I be concerned with what’s in my fireplace?

01/19/2026

I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda Goldman on the Academy’s Committee for Lifelong Learning and previously at CommonSpirit when I was a Clinical Dietitian. In every role, Amanda consistently demonstrates thoughtful leadership, strong collaboration, and a deep commitment to advancing our profession. I have seen firsthand her dedication to supporting professional growth, elevating standards of practice, and mentoring others with integrity and care. Amanda brings both vision and practical leadership to the table, and I wholeheartedly endorse her for Academy President-elect.

01/19/2026

I have known Vicky Flaig since I was a student, and throughout the years she has consistently demonstrated kindness, mentorship, and a genuine commitment to uplifting others in our profession. Vicky has a rare ability to balance big-picture goals for advancing dietetics with thoughtful fiscal responsibility and strong stewardship of resources. She leads with integrity, clarity, and a steady hand, making her exceptionally well-suited for the role of Treasurer-elect. I wholeheartedly trust her leadership and fully endorse her for this position.