Summary of tuition and fees
Withdrawal and refund of tuition and fees
The Internship w88 online game fee and tuition for NUTR 727 are non-refundable regardless of the reason for withdrawing from the w88 online game.
Options for Financial Aid
Student w88 online game may apply forprivate student loans.
Prospective students should contact theOffice of Financial Aid and w88 onlineat775-784-4666or
Email:finaid@unr.edufor w88 online game financial aid information, including the amount of collegiate loan certification.
Student w88 online game are encouraged to apply for scholarships from theAcademy of w88 online game and Dieteticsand the University of Nevada, Renow88 mobile
Assistantships for Graduate w88 online game
The Department of Nutrition awards both teaching and research assistantships on a competitive basis. If you are awarded an assistantship to help defray the cost of your education, please note that you must register for at least six graduate-level credits each semester (excluding summer). The Graduate School requires all graduate students to take a minimum of 6 credits. Failing to maintain this enrollment or earning less than a 3.0 GPA w88 online game jeopardize this financial assistance.
The Graduate Dean's approval, with a note of explanation w88 online game student's major advisor, is required to register for more than 12 credits in a semester. For additional details regarding assistantships, please seew88 mobile assistant handbook.
Assessing Prior Learning or Competence
The Internship w88 online game does not have a policy for assessing prior learning and/or competencies.
Transportation and Housing
w88 online game assume responsibility to provide their own transportation to all rotation sites. Reliable transportation is necessary for the entire internship. If driving a personal vehicle, all w88 online game are expected to have a current driver's license and to carry automobile insurance.
Buses, taxis and, in some cases, shuttles may be available as backup transportation to some w88 online game sites.
The w88 online game will provide air travel to orientation in Reno, to Diabetes Camp and to designated learning activities that may require air travel (e.g. The Nevada State Association Annual Meeting).
However, the program is not liable for any intern travel resulting in accidents, injury or mortality. Thus, it is required that w88 online game provide proof of car insurance and medical insurance prior to the start of the internship.
w88 online game must find suitable housing. The internship director will help to provide the intern with suggestions but will not assume the responsibility of finding housing for the intern.
Insurance requirements, including those for professional liability
All students admitted to the w88 online game must submit proof of health insurance. Students who are enrolled in six or more credits (regardless of the course level) in a semester, will be automatically enrolled and billed for the University sponsored health insurance for each term they are eligible (fall & spring/summer). Students can apply for a waiver of university sponsored health insurance if they have comparable coverage through another policy.
All international graduate students are required to carry student health insurance, and the cost w88 online game be automatically added to your student account. Any international graduate students with insurance questions must contact the Office of w88 online casino Students and Scholars) directly.
Mandatory health insurance for domestic graduate
All w88 online game admitted to the program are required to provide their own liability insurance. Liability insurance can be obtained from agencies such as Proliability (1-800-375-2764) for a reasonable fee. There are other agencies that also supply w88 online game type of insurance.
Health Issues/Certifications to be Completed Prior to the Start of the w88 online game
The following are at w88 online game's expense:
- The completion a physical exam must be documented within 3 months of starting the w88 online game.
- Completion and documentation of the following immunizations PRIOR to the start of the w88 online game
- COVID-19:Vaccine Documentation or application for exemption (required by hospitals)
- Tuberculosis: Two-step TB skin test with no history of a positive test who have not been tested in the last 12 months, one-step TB skin test with proof of a negative test in the last 12 months, chest radiograph with proof of past positive test within one year of the w88 online game, or Negative Quantiferon
- Rubella: documented receipt of one vaccination after 1st birthday, serology or born before 1957
- Rubeola: documented receipt of two vaccinations on or after first birthday, serology or born before 1957
- Chicken pox: history (documented by titer) or documented receipt of two doses of vaccination
- Hepatitis B: vaccines, titer, or statement or refusal Tetanus and diphtheria: inoculation within 10 Years Flu Vaccine (as applicable to season)
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support w88 online game
- SERVSafe Certificate (if available) or Nevada Food Handler’s Card
Background Checks on Accepted w88 online game
- A criminal background check (on behalf of training facilities) w88 online game be conducted through PreCheck. The w88 online game pays for the background check.
- Two-card fingerprinting is at the w88 online game's expense.
- A ten-panel drug screen through Quest Diagnostics is paid for by the w88 online game.
Disability Statement
The Department of Nutrition and the University of Nevada, Reno Dietetic Internship w88 online game support equal access for students with disabilities. If you have needs to be addressed, please contact the w88 online game director and/or preceptor as soon as possible to assure that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Diversity Statement
“The w88 online game will not discriminate in the admission of students on account of national origin, religion, age, physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race or color” per NRS 395.530.
The program will ensure that the diverse needs of w88 online game are recognized and met and ensure equitable treatment by program faculty and preceptors of w88 online game from all backgrounds.
Special Support Resources
w88 online game have access to the online University library system where they can accomplish literature review through search products such as MEDLINE. The Nutrition Care Manual will be available to all w88 online game through WebCampus, a University website. w88 online game will have access to facility resources as determined by the specific training facility.
Protection of Privacy of Information
The privacy of w88 online game is respected relative to anything of a confidential personal nature, either written or stated, by faculty, staff and site preceptors. Intern files are regarded as confidential and are accessible only by the intern, program director and University personnel associated with the internship program. After graduation, w88 online game will be required to sign a form agreeing to allow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) access to their official transcripts in the case of a random audit by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Minimum Wage Ruling
Throughout the internship, the minimum wage ruling is in effect. Translation: w88 online game are not employees of the sites and are therefore not entitled reimbursement for their work or training site's financial benefits. w88 online game are also not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship or an individual rotation.
Expectations
w88 online game will review their didactic program materials related to clinical, food service/management and community nutrition before starting the internship. The preceptors focus on providing practical application of your knowledge and do not conduct tutoring or extensive review sessions. The internship will be more productive if you come to the experience with a solid didactic knowledge base.
It is necessary that you have access to a standard diet therapy text, a medical dictionary and a manual of lab and diagnostic tests in a hard-copy or internet-based format. In addition, it is recommended that you have access to books on topics such as basic chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and counseling techniques.
w88 online game will review and adhere to the policy and procedures pertinent to each training facility. The intern will adhere to the facility policy regarding telephone and cell phone usage.
The preceptors expect w88 online game to exhibit a strong work ethic, professional integrity and proficient, high-quality work. The preceptors at your training facility act as your supervisor and have the authority to determine the components of your daily activities.
Communication is imperative at all levels during your rotations. It is expected that you will communicate any concerns or confusion regarding your rotation expectations to the preceptor. If problems arise in any rotation, please address your concerns with your preceptor first. If an unsatisfactory resolution is not achieved, you must communicate with the w88 online game director as soon as possible. The w88 online game will work with all parties involved to facilitate a resolution.
You are expected to prepare a portfolio of work done during your w88 online game. It is to be submitted to the w88 online game director or a designated preceptor at the end of the w88 online game for review. You will receive a 3-inch binder for this purpose. This portfolio will include your daily activities, all written work or projects completed during the w88 online game and copies of each preceptor evaluation that summarizes your level of performance regarding achievement of the competencies specific by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Policy on Replacement of Employees
Supervised practice is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace w88 online game employees. The defined supervised practice experiences foster the attainment of Core Competencies w88 live casino. All preceptors will adhere to the rotation schedules and learning activities as provided by the w88 online game director.
Professional Code of Conduct
Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics
All program w88 online game are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the standards of conduct put forward by the Academy in the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics.
Time Off
A leave of absence (LOA) may be granted during the w88 online game if life events such as death, bereavement, illness, accidents and other emergencies occur. Additional time will be required to achieve the hours necessary to complete the w88 online game.
There is no vacation allowance during the internship w88 online game. Personal leave is NOT ALLOWED during the internship unless related to the reason stated above. For a reasons not included in the list outlined, you must discuss this with the w88 online game director and preceptor immediately.
w88 online game will be required to make up hours missed due to absences such as illness.
The holiday schedules of the training facility will be observed by the intern. Schedule changes for religious reasons can be made if arranged in advance with the w88 online game director and preceptor.
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR PRECEPTOR/and the w88 online game IF YOU PLAN TO LEAVE your assigned Las Vegas or Reno area. This communication is imperative for your personal safety.
Confidentiality of Medical Records
A medical record or chart is a legal document that can be used as evidence in a court of law. Chart documentation must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the w88 online game.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards will be followed at all times. Patient information is confidential! All information that you are exposed to about a patient/family in a facility is CONFIDENTIAL. Failure to observe HIPAA regulations can result in dismissal from the w88 online game. DO NOT DISCUSS patients in public areas or with friends or family members!
Personal Appearance and Dress Code
All w88 online game are expected to adhere to good grooming practices and professional dressing attire practices throughout the internship. It is expected that all w88 online game abide by the personal appearance and dress code guidelines set forth by the various training facilities. It is the intern’s responsibility to clarify dress codes prior to starting at a new facility. The following are the guidelines set for by the University Dietetic Internship Program.
Hair should be neatly trimmed, clean and of a conservative nature. Beards and mustaches w88 online game be neatly trimmed and of moderate length. Fingernails must be clean and trimmed. Nail polish, if worn, should not be cracked or chipped. In some rotations, it may be necessary to restrain your hair and avoid jewelry, nail polish and artificial nails. This is common in food service rotations. Check the policy and procedures of the training facility.
Business casual is appropriate attire. Assure that w88 online game clothing is clean, neat and fits appropriately. Review the dress code for the training facility.
Facility w88 online game name badge must be worn and be visible at all times during the workday.
Do not apply cologne or perfume. Patients w88 online game not tolerate the smell of perfume and/or w88 online game have an allergy to a perfume.
Visibility of body part piercings other the ear lobes is prohibited.
If a w88 online game requires a lab coat, it should be clean, unwrinkled and worn over professional business attire.
w88 online game must set an example adhere to all site policies and procedures regarding personal appearance and dress code. Because w88 online game rotate to various facilities during the rotation, confirm the dress code and protocols prior to arriving at each site.
Scheduling
The w88 online game director will coordinate with each training facility to create a 25-week training schedule outline for each intern. The preceptor(s) will define the specific rotation schedule within each facility in consultation with the w88 online game director.
A copy of the schedule will be provided to the intern and primary preceptor in the training facility. The intern is responsible for contacting their assigned preceptor prior to starting their rotation at a new training facility. w88 online game should expect to be at the training site for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Internship assignments will be completed outside of the 40 hours at the facility. Weekend and evening hours may be required to complete assignments pertinent to competencies.
w88 online game Completion
w88 online game are expected to complete the program within the prescribed 25 weeks or within 150 percent of this timeframe (38 weeks). If the intern experiences complications that impact program completion or adherence to the scheduled program, the intern must contact the internship director. The internship director will work with the intern and preceptors to revise the schedule as necessary to facilitate completion of the program.
Supervised Practice Documentation
The “UNR Dietetic Internship Weekly Log” is utilized to track w88 online game’ supervised training hours. w88 online game summarize daily activities and hours spent daily in supervised training. w88 online game upload this log to WebCampus weekly and it is reviewed by the program. Training hours are documented in the WebCampus gradebook.
Injury or Illness while in a w88 online game for Supervised Practice
In the case of an injury, illness or other emergency, w88 online game will have access to on-site health care in most cases. Cost of such treatment may vary from facility to facility, but the intern will assume financial responsibility of costs incurred for treatment. Due to the nature of our affiliation agreements, w88 online game do not qualify for worker’s compensation due to injuries received on facility premises. If you have an emergency need for transportation or other problem while at the site, please contact your supervisor at the training site.
Paperwork and Assignments
w88 online game are responsible for completion of all paperwork and assignments in the assigned specified timeframe.
Professional Membership and Activities
w88 online game are strongly encouraged to be student members w88 online game Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The cost is . The program director encourages w88 online game to participate in events sponsored by Northern Nevada Dietetic Association (NNDA) and Southern Nevada Dietetic Association (SNDA) when possible. w88 online game will attend professional meetings, conferences, grand rounds and Continuing Education (CE) events when possible as part of their professional development competencies.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is against University and Dietetic Internship w88 online game policy.
Academic dishonesty is defined as: cheating, plagiarism or otherwise obtaining grades under false pretenses. It includes submitting the language, ideas, thoughts or work of another as one’s own; or assisting w88 online game act of plagiarism by allowing one’s work to be used in this fashion.
Disciplinary procedures for incidents of academic dishonesty may involve both academic action and administrative action for behavior against the campus regulations for student conduct. The procedures involve the determination by the faculty member or w88 online game pursuing concerns over alleged cheating or plagiarism as to whether administrative action is warranted, in addition to making a determination as to any academic consequence.
Academic action w88 online game include:
- Terminating the intern from the w88 online game;
- Failing the w88 online game for the rotation in which the plagiarism takes place;
- Requiring the w88 online game to retake the rotation or resubmit the assignment.
For more information on University academic standards and guidelines
Evaluation of w88 online game
- w88 online game are evaluated regularly and frequently during their internship experience. The evaluation process is linked with the ACEND-specified competencies considered essential for an entry-level dietitian.
- Informal evaluations takes place between the w88 online game and preceptor(s) on a regular basis. This provides an environment conducive to constructive criticism and immediate feedback. This interaction is designed to facilitate the learning process and attainment of core competencies.
- Preceptors will complete and review the rotation formal evaluations with each intern at the end of the food service, clinical and community rotations. Preceptors will complete all evaluations online through SurveyMonkey. The link is provided by the Internship Program and will be emailed directly to all lead preceptors. The Site Preceptors will complete assessments in a timeframe that assures w88 online game receive constructive feedback on performance indicators.
- After the preceptor has completed a formal evaluation, the evaluation is reviewed and discussed with the intern. The intern will keep a COPY of all evaluations in his or her professional portfolio. Copies of all evaluations will be sent to the w88 online game director at the end of the w88 online game and remain part of the permanent file.
- All w88 online game will be asked to provide an evaluation of rotations, preceptors, facilities and programs on SurveyMonkey at the end of each rotation. These evaluations will be reviewed by the Internship Program and serve as indicators to help modify the program if needed. The information will be utilized to assess and make program modifications as deemed necessary.
- All w88 online game are required to pass all competencies with a rating of a three or better on rotation assessments in order to successfully complete the internship program.
- If performance is unsatisfactory at any point in the internship, the preceptor will contact the internship director and the policy under “Failure of Rotations of Termination From the w88 online game” will be followed. Unsatisfactory performance in any rotation may require redirective action and, if uncorrected, may lead to termination from the w88 online game. If an intern exhibits a substandard performance for a rotation, the preceptor, intern and internship director will meet to discuss corrective action and steps necessary to repeat the rotation. Every effort will be made to help assure success in the w88 online game.
Failure of Rotations of Termination from the w88 online game
Reassignment for failed rotations will be determined by the preceptor and internship director. To pass a rotation, you must have received an evaluation of satisfactory or higher (3) on at least 80 percent of that rotation’s competencies. If competencies are not met, the preceptor and internship director will review the intern’s challenges and provide appropriate assistance and intervention necessary to help the intern succeed in the rotation and internship. The w88 online game does not have a formal tutoring w88 online game. However, if the student does need tutoring support, the internship director will put the intern in contact with University Academic Success Services:
- Tutoring Center, 775-784-6801
- Writing Center, 775-784-6030
If an intern participates in unethical or unprofessional behavior (Refer to Code of Ethics), the rotation w88 online game not be passed even if the intern has successfully completed all of the required competencies.
Failure of two rotations (after reassignment) during the 25-week w88 online game constitutes grounds for dismissal from the w88 online game.
Insufficient 1,000 documented hours of supervised practice.
Discipline or Termination from the w88 online game
Disciplinary action may involve suspension for a period of time determined by the director in consultation with the preceptor and the human resources department of the facility involved with the given offense. Suspension length w88 online game be commensurate with the offense.
Termination from the w88 online game may occur due to the following:
- Non-payment of tuition.
- Substandard performance resulting w88 online game failing of two rotations.
- Repeated absenteeism or tardiness.
- It is the w88 online game’s responsibility to notify the director of any time away from facilities. Failure to notify the director in a timely fashion may result in termination.
- Unprofessional or unethical conduct or violating the policies of the w88 online game as set forth in this document or the intern’s signed contract.
- Failure to pass drug screen or background check.
- Breach of policy and procedure by w88 online game that would result in termination of employee working in the training facility in which offense takes place.
- Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Plagiarism.
w88 online game Complaints/Grievance Procedure
All w88 online game have a right to file a grievance or grievances following internship program procedures. The intern is encouraged to address any conflicts proactively and professionally with the preceptor or facility prior to involving the internship director and filing a formal grievance.
If satisfactory resolution of an issue does not occur, the intern (or preceptor) should contact the director as soon as possible. All w88 online game who have issues or concerns that cannot be resolved about the program should write a formal letter of complaint to the director. The intern, director and preceptor, institution or facility will work to resolve the issue. It is important to recognize that we all work as a team and establishing a positive, cordial and professional relationship is very important in helping to avoid major issues that lead to major grievances.
If, after discussing the grievance with the preceptors and the director in a productive manner, the issue remains unresolved, the w88 online game may discuss the issue with the Chair of the University's Department of Nutrition.
If the complaint cannot be resolved, the intern may submit a written formal complaint to ACEND, but this action is requested to occur only after w88 online game resolution options have been exhausted.
ACEND will only review complaints related to w88 online game noncompliance with ACEND accreditation standards.
All complaints and grievances w88 online game be kept on file by the director along with resolution outcome for a period of five years.
Any complaints on file w88 online game be reviewed by ACEND during on-site evaluations.
ACEND ® can be contacted by:
ACEND
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL, 60606-6995
800-877-1600, ext. 5400
www.eatright.org/acend
Grievance for removal from the w88 online game must be submitted in writing to the w88 online game Director within 90 days of dismissal from the w88 online game.
Policy on Issuance of Affiliation Agreements and Adequacy and Appropriateness of Supervised Practice Sites
Supervised Practice Sites/Facilities are selected based on availability of supervised practice sites in northern and southern Nevada and the availability of trained preceptors in the specific sites/facilities to assure the w88 online game’ RDN Core Competencies can be completed.
Clinical training sites, food service/management training sites take place in accredited acute or long-term care facilities in northern and southern Nevada. Community rotations take place in university-based programs or State programs in norther and southern Nevada. The program director assures that the hospital/facility/community site is adequately staffed with licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and or Certified Food Service Managers and/or other nutrition professionals to mentor w88 online game in a specific rotation.
The w88 online game director evaluates adequacy of a specific site by communicating with a site representative to review the needs of the w88 online game and the site. A supervised competency checklist is sent to the site representative to review, and the w88 online game director follows up with the site to confirm if the site is comfortable serving as a supervised training site. The w88 online game director then determines if the supervised practice site can provide the appropriate learning experiences to meet the expected outcomes. Once this is completed, sites requiring affiliation agreements are negotiated with the specific facility under the guidance of UNR’s general counsel’s office. There is a formal process at UNR guiding the affiliation agreement process and the w88 online game follows this policy. All affiliation agreements are kept on files and renewed per the expiration date of a specific affiliation agreement.
The adequacy of training facilities is reviewed annually taking into account w88 online game’ evaluations of the training site/experience. The Program Director maintains close communication with the lead preceptor at each site to assure there are no issues impacting the ability to serve as a training site for the program. If significant issues exist with a facility, the review may occur immediately versus annually. Renewal of affiliation agreements also provides an opportunity to review the continued inclusion of a specific supervised training site in the program.
Preceptors’ credentials are updated annually, and new preceptors are provided information on preceptor w88 online game and the RDN Core Competencies.
There is close communication between the w88 online game, facility, and the program so that if any issue(s) arise that might impact training, steps are taken to lead to immediate resolution of the problem.
Verification Statements
Dietetic Specialization w88 online game
Graduates of the MS “Dietetics Specialization” w88 online game will earn an MS in Nutrition and a UNR DIP Verification Statement. The UNR DIP Verification Statement will be provided upon completion and degree conferral of the MS in Nutrition and successful completion of a minimum of 1000 hours of documented supervised practice experiences necessary to acquire the Core Competencies w88 live casino for the Registered Dietitian.
Graduate Prepared w88 online game
w88 online game admitted to UNR DIP with a graduate degree will receive a DIP Verification Statement after successful completion of 1000 hours of supervised practice fulfilling all the Core Competencies w88 live casino.
Verification Statement Procedures
The w88 online game will issue a minimum of three verification statements to all w88 online game graduates and keep two original signed copies of the verification statements in the graduate’s file at the University of Nevada, Reno indefinitely.
Approximately two weeks prior to the completion of the program, all w88 online game will receive a Student Exit Packet by mail from the director. The intern must complete all required paperwork. The director will submit the required documentation for Credentialing Registration Management System (CRMS) Online Registration Eligibility Application Class and supportive documentation for Computer-Based Testing to theCommission on w88 online game Registration(CDR).
Once this information is verified and accepted by the CDR, w88 online game will receive confirmation of their eligibility to take the registered dietitian (RD) examination from CDR within seven business days via email. The candidate should receive the Registration Examination Application and Handbook for Candidates from Pearson VUE of Bloomington, Minnesota within ten business days of this confirmation from CDR. Questions regarding the eligibility or examination process, should contactRebecca Beavers, MPP800-877-1600, EXT 4781.
