NutraCo Dietetic Internship is a distance dietetic internship program inviting all eligible dietetic students nationwide to apply. As an intern in our program, you will have the convenience and flexibility of completing your internship in your local area while achieving your eligibility status to take the Commission on Dietetic Registrations (CDR) credentialing exam for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). NutraCo Dietetic Internship offers a part-time or full-time, non-degree option along with a number of options to complete the DI, along with an affiliated or student-identified graduate degree program. If an intern is enrolled in an affiliated graduate degree program, the planned program length varies – please see the information on the graduate degree program options for details. Prior Assessed Learning is also available for any applicants that have prior nutrition and dietetics related experiences.
NutraCo Dietetic Internship applicants and interns have the option of choosing one of the following affiliated graduate degree programs listed below:
Accepted interns will choose one of three program concentrations:
Our main concentration focus is Long Term Care. We see a rising increase in the demand for dietitian nutritionists for this industry due to the Baby Boomer generation reaching age 65 and we would like to be the solution to fill this anticipated rise in demand.
Our aim is to position our graduates to fill the projected overall increased need for competent RDNs as outlined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: “Employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 11% percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations”
As a NutraCo Dietetic Internship graduate, you will be poised for a rewarding career in dietetics through your supervised practice experiences and the relationships you develop through our program. You may pursue career opportunities in a variety of settings. Entry-level nutrition and dietetic positions available to you include working in hospitals, long term care facilities, food service departments, school food service programs, corporate wellness programs, sports nutrition, private practice, community and public health settings. You are encouraged to apply for an amazing career opportunity at NutraCo.
‘”My program advisor was my internship guardian angel. She stood by me every step of the way. When we met once per month we discussed everything about my rotations and she encouraged me to ask any questions if I needed clarifications on my assignments. I believe that she was making sure that I was succeeding. I can’t thank her enough for all that she has done for me. She is the epitome of what a program advisor should be”
Janice S.
(NY) – NutraCo DI 2023 Intern
“The NutraCo Dietetic Internship has been fantastic. Participating in a distance dietetic internship in middle Tennessee can be challenging at times, but everyone with NutraCo has gone above and beyond to help secure these rotations. Someone is always available if you have questions and the curriculum helps you understand the key points that should be taken from each rotation to help you succeed later in your career.”
Taylor A.
(TN) – NutraCo Di 2023 Intern
“I love how NutraCo DI has helped me tremendously since day one. The staff always responds to any questions or concerns I have. A dietetic internship can be stressful but the team at NutraCo helps alleviate the stress by providing any help that they can. I was so nervous about a distance internship but NutraCo Di has made it seem like a breeze!”
Megan S.
(AL) – NutraCo DI 2023 Intern
“I love that everyone on the NutraCo DI team is incredibly warm and easy to talk to. They’re always there to lend a helping hand whenever you need it and are always open to answering any questions, however trivial they might be. They’re invested in helping you complete your DI and making sure you have the best possible experience.”
Tanvi D.
(NY) NutraCo DI 2024 Intern
NutraCo Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
