u/FishingOk564

Changing specialities / Women's health CEU's?

I come from an eating disorder background, i did my clinical rotation in an ED treatment center. I did not get a typical hospital clinical rotation. Because i have literally no experience or even knowledge in the acute/clinical world, i wasn't able to get any job aside from another eating disorder RD job. I spent 8 months job searching after i passed the exam, with countless rejections. I finally just started with one of the telehealth companies because this seems to be quite literally the only job i can get with my lack of experience and in my area.

Anyways, I went all through school thinking i wanted to do counseling/ED nutrition work...until i got into it. And i realized i simply do not want to be in the eating disorder world lol. I'm terrified i've pigeon holed myself. My clients in the telehealth role are RD/mental health patients, because again, that's the only experience i have. Not only am i not enjoying it, but i'm not getting enough bookings.

With all that being said, I NEED to transition out of this. I am very interested in women's health/fertility/pregnancy and functional/gut health work. I have no knowledge on it, but very willing to learn. So for those who "changed specialities," how did you go about it? Start seeing clients as you learn about it?

What kinds of resources/CEUs do you all like for learning about womens health/functional nutrition/gut health?

I won't lie, a big part of me just wants to not be a dietitian anymore after this past year. I've only been an RD for a year, but man has this first year been anything but enjoyable.. I'm just trying to figure out the best move from here..

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u/FishingOk564 — 1 day ago

Hi all! I've been questioning my career path as an RD a lot lately..i've been struggling to find a role that doesn't make me want to punch a wall lol.

I have always enjoyed fitness/being in the gym and how nutrition ties into this. Not an RD working with professional/collegiate athletes per se (I also have no clue how to even break into that world), but i suppose somehow tying together my RD credential with personal training.. i'm curious if anyone here does this and the best way to go about doing so.

I don't currently have a personal training certification, but I'm considering it. I guess i'm just not really sure what path to take. Everyone always says "there's so many different areas of dietetics!!" which yes, but i've been scrolling through every job board with various search terms and have yet to find anything other than all these telehealth companies, acute care, and long-term care in my area. It's killing me.

Basically looking for ideas for any unique career path as an RD. I'm so lost 😞 If anyone is an RD & CPT combining the two into their career, please share more!! TIA!

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u/FishingOk564 — 20 days ago