Save everything you want as it will probably come in handy, but as for your internship, stick with these three resources, and you’ll thank me!

I save everything, and I mean everything.  My internship was in Raleigh, North Carolina, and while packing my car for the 11-hour drive I had, half of my car was filled with books, binders, and papers, and they were all over the place.  When it was all said and done, I only used what I brought down a minimal amount. Don’t get me wrong, save anything and everything you want and think you will want in your future profession as an R.D. as it will probably help in one way or another! But if I had a smaller car and could only bring these three resources, I know they would do the trick.

Krause Food and The Nutrition Care Process

The Nutrition Bible!  Whether yours looks like- beaten, scuffed, bent, or missing pages- this will help you in all aspects of your clinical rotation(s).  Referring to this book during my internship helped me out a lot with digging deep into the physiology and mechanism of action of certain disease states that I needed more clarification of.  This is a lifesaver!

Pocket Guide for International Dietetics & Nutrition Terminology Reference Manual

Whether it’s the pocket guide or the full-size version, this book is a fantastic resource for medical diagnoses and PES statements. I was required to buy this book for my Medical Nutrition Therapy class before they stopped making them.  If you go on to Amazon, you can get this book, new or used, for a reasonable price.  It is worth every penny.

The Merck Manual of Medical Information

This is a book that will have any medical information at your fingertips.  This book is small but hefty for those quick references that you need while you’re on the hospital floor and is a perfect resource for your internship endeavors.

Check out this post to see more books that may be helpful during different dietetic internship rotations. If you have any other books or resources that you can’t live without and would like to share with the rest of us, please comment and let us know! P.S. ARE YOU IN YET? Schedule your free call with Jenny today to discuss your background, address any of your concerns, and decide on the next step for your dietitian journey!