About
Mission & Vision
Mission: To equip members with the tools and resources needed to optimize clinical outcomes for individuals receiving nutrition support therapy
Vision: Optimize the health of individuals receiving nutrition support therapy
Benefits of DNS Membership
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Education |
Networking & Professional Development |
Research, Grants, & Awards |
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Bimonthly issues of our peer-reviewed publication, Support Line. Most issues offer 3 CPEUs. You can access full-text issues (1989-present) on website |
DNS Forum on website |
Award up to (8) Professional Development grants ($1000) |
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Webinars (4) per year (1 CPEU each) |
DNS Career Mentoring program- get paired with an experienced clinician to help reach your goals! |
Award up to (20) student grants for FNCE® registration |
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FREE Virtual Interactive Journal Club (1 CPEU each) |
DNS Writer’s Mentoring program- enhance your writing skills and potentially get published in Support Line. |
DNS research grant- up to $10,000 |
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Podcasts, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify |
Virtual member reception during FNCE® |
Member contributions are recognized by awarding the DNS Distinguished Practice and Distinguished Service Awards |
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DNS YouTube® channel |
Representation on legislative issues related to the practice of nutrition support therapy |
Nomination of DNS members for Academy awards and national ballot |
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DNS-sponsored educational sessions at FNCE® |
Special “live” podcast events held in conjunction with FNCE® and ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice conference |
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Educational Opportunities:
- 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 via the DNS store
- 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 Scholarships 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.
- Speaker’s Bureau is a tool used by conference planners and industry sponsors to enlist potential speakers on a variety of topics. This is a great opportunity to promote yourself and share your knowledge with others.
- The Forum is an on-line community where members post clinical questions and receive feedback from other members.
- Volunteer opportunities with DNS projects and committees are a great way to network and enhance your professional skills.
- Member receptions at The Academy's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo and ASPEN Nutrition Science and Practice Conference
Updated 1/2022
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SUPPORT LINE
December 2022
Volume 44 No. 6
- Appetite Stimulation: Indications, Contraindications, Effectiveness, and Role in Adult Care
- Is There a Case for Coenzyme Q10 for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
- Nutrition Support Tube Team: Journey to X-ray Free Competence
