- Graduated from University of Minnesota with a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Completed. - Successfully completed 42 weeks of practical experience/class days and lectures with at least 1200 hours of supervised practice in all areas of nutrition- clinical (especially Medical Nutrition therapy working with patients with chronic diseases [diabetes, heart disease, renal and liver disease, obesity), community, food service, etc. - Passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Exam - Boards exam to become a Registered Dietitian - Currently working 3+ years in an acute care hospital