Reality hitting and I'm scared
I'm graduating in a few days with my MS in nutrition and dietetics, and I finished my clinical (and final) internship April 1st.
I started applying mid April and I'm already feeling disillusioned. I was at a nursing home for my clinical and I didn't realize until interviewing how little it prepared me for the hospital clinical setting. I didn't get much experience in EN & PN, NFPEs, and they didn't even write PES statements! I wrote them myself in my log books so I could keep the practice fresh. I don't like being dishonest in interviews, but when I am completely transparent, I feel like I'm telling hiring managers all the reasons why I'm not qualified.
Also, I don't have the ability to wait and study for the RD exam before trying to get a job, especially because I have a friend depending on me to get a job by August-October so we can sign a lease together. But it has been so difficult to RD-eligible jobs. I doubt anyone will read this whole thing, but any advice from RDs who have recently overcome this or anyone who can relate so we can feel a little less alone—please share. Would help ease my mind a bit lol