Join us in Charleston for the DNS Symposium on June 7th and 8th.

Click on the link below to see the conference agenda and registration information.

https://store.dnsdpg.org

Heidegger CP, Berger MM, Graf S, et al. Optimisation of energy provision with supplemental parenteral nutrition in critically ill patients: a randomised controlled clinical trial. Lancet. 2012

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23218813

I think everyone in attendance of CNW last year has been waiting for this study to be published, after all of the controversy from the landmark publication reporting using early supplemental TPN in the critically ill is more harmful than helpful.(Casaer M, Mesotten P, Hermans G. Early versus late parenteral nutrition in critically ill adults. NEJM. 2011;365(6):506-517.)

Tue, Feb 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST)

This Webinar is for existing subscribers to Nutrition Care Manual®, Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual®, and/or the Sports Nutrition Care Manual, and those interested in learning more. We’ll review the features and benefits of each, navigation, NCM updates for 2012, and topics of concern to the DNS DPG .

This Webinar is eligible for 1 Free CPE. (2:00 EST/1:00 CST)

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/807006273

Date: Thursday, 31 January 2013 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

The management of enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is challenging, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. This webinar will review the treatment and management of these fistulas with emphasis on the provision and optimal route of nutritional support.

The webinar will be presented by Beth Taylor, MS RD CNSD LD

Register online for this webinar using the DNS Store

Happy 2013!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break with family and friends.  Now that the New Year is upon us, I hope you will make professional volunteerism part of your New Year's resolution.  The return is rewarding and will open new opportunities in your professional lives.  Please contact me via the DNS website or email me at

if you would like to share your time and talents with DNS in the upcoming year.  

Also, we will have a membership booth at Clinical Nutrition Week in Phoenix, Arizona during February 9-12th.  Please stop by and say hello.  The DNS leadership team will love to see and hear from our members.  

Are you interested in attending a confernce or professional meeting, but lack sufficient funding to get yourself there?  If so, consider applying for the DNS Professional Development Scholarship.  Two scholarships in the amounts of $1250 and $1000 will be awarded this spring.  See the attached information letter and scholarship application form for more details. 

Application deadline is midnight, April 1, 2013.  Please send completed application materials or direct any questions to the Nominating Committee Associate, Britta Brown at britta.brown@hcmed.org.  Thank you!

Don't miss your chance to get your research project funded!!

Submission Deadline April 1, 2013

Do you have a great research question for which you need funding?

DNS has a $5,000 grant for which you qualify if you: 

1. Are a DNS member
    
2. Develop a great application packet using the forms attached below and on the Research Chair's page

Save the Date!

April 12-14, 2013

Indianapolis, IN

Join us to learn about the latest developments in evidence-based strategies to maximize weight loss, prevent weight regain and succeed at long-term weight maintenance.

BONUS EVENT: Arrive early and attend one of the Pre-symposium Workshops: one on coaching and the other on bariatrics.
 

For more information »

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Become an Academy Spokesperson
The February 1st deadline to apply for the 2013-2016 Academy Spokesperson program is quickly approaching. Don’t miss out on your chance to represent the Academy and registered dietitians across the country. Academy spokespeople participate in thousands of broadcast, print and internet interviews every year, reaching billions. To learn more about the tremendous impact Academy spokespeople have in the food and nutrition field, visit www.eatright.org/media/academyinthenews.

Opportunities to Serve Survey Available

If you are interested in volunteering for an Academy committee, the Opportunities to Serve Survey is now available and will be available January 10-February 22, 2013.  Please share the survey link with your constituents. Survey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8TDVD8P

Sincerely,

Jennifer A. Wooley, MS, RD, CNSC

DNS DPG Delegate