Dietetic Internship Program

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System DI Program Mission & Goals

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Mission

The mission of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Dietetic Internship (VASNHS DI) is to provide a supportive, dynamic learning environment focused on medical nutrition therapy and culinary excellence, preparing graduates to deliver evidence based, patient centered nutrition care as future dietitians.

Goals

1. Program graduates will be prepared with the hands-on experience, skills and ability required to obtain professional credentials and become entry-level practitioners in the field of dietetics.
2. Program graduates will be prepared to become leaders in the field of dietetics.

Objectives

1. Program completion: At least 80% of program trainees complete program requirements within 15 months (150% of planned program length).
2. Graduate employment: Of graduates who seek employment, at least 75% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
3. Graduate performance on Registration Exam:
   1. At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
   2. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
4. Employer satisfaction: At least 80% of employers responding to post graduate surveys will rate the graduates as prepared for entry level practice.
5. Leadership Involvement: At least 50% of graduate survey respondents completing the DI Graduate Survey will indicate participation in at least one activity or role that continues to build or utilize leadership skills within 12 months of program completion.

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