About DNS

Mission:

To equip members with the tools and resources needed to optimize clinical outcomes for individuals receiving nutrition support therapy

Vision:

Optimal nutrition care for all those who require nutrition support across the healthcare spectrum

Membership in DNS offers an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues.

Education

• Bimonthly issues of our peer-reviewed publication, Support Line. Most issues offer 3 CPEUs. You can access full-text issues (1989-present) on website
• Webinars (4) per year (1 CPEU each)
• FREE Virtual Interactive Journal Club (1 CPEU each)
• Podcasts, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• DNS YouTube® channel
• DNS-sponsored educational sessions at FNCE®

Networking & Professional Development

• DNS Forum on website
• DNS Career Mentoring program- get paired with an experienced clinician to help reach your goals!
• DNS Writer’s Mentoring program- enhance your writing skills and potentially get published in Support Line.
• Virtual member reception during FNCE®
• Representation on legislative issues related to the practice of nutrition support therapy
• Special “live” podcast events held in conjunction with FNCE® and ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice conference

Research, Grants, & Awards

• Award up to (8) Professional Development grants ($1000)
• Award up to (20) student grants for FNCE® registration
• DNS research grant- up to $10,000
• Member contributions are recognized by awarding the DNS Distinguished Practice and Distinguished Service Awards
• Nomination of DNS members for Academy awards and national ballot

• FREE Subscription to Support Line- a bi-monthly, peer-reviewed publication that features reviews of current topics in nutrition support including critical care, research, pediatrics, transplant, gastroenterology and home care. 3 CPE credits are offered with each issue. Online access to all back issues is available.
• Skills Workshops can train you on feeding tube placement, performing nutrition-focused physical examination, and enhance skills in implementing the Nutrition Care Process
• DNS-Sponsored Symposium can help improve your professional practice using practical application of evidence-based nutrition support
• Webinars are offered 6 times per year with CE credits.
• Writer’s Mentoring Program will connect you with an experienced author to guide you through the writing process as you prepare an article for publication.
• Career Mentoring Program connects seasoned members with novice practitioners to help you advance your clinical, leadership or management skills.
• Discounted materials from DNS via the eatrightStore

• Professional Development Grants are awarded each spring (4) and fall (4) in the amount of $1000. This is an easy way for members to obtain funds for a CE conference, workshop, or post-graduate course.
• Student Grant are awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student to promote his/her education with a $500 award plus complimentary registration to FNCE.
• DNS Research Grant for $10,000 is available annually to support a member’s research study. 
• DNS Distinguished Service Award and Distinguished Practice Award are given each year to members who exemplify leadership and clinical practice knowledge and skills.