For students interested in completing the NUTR 420 course, please submit a completed application and student profile to Ms. Jamie Baker in HP 3050 or via email to jrbaker1@usi.edu.
NUTR 420 Application and Student Profile
Applications and student forms must be completed, with an appointment scheduled with the Food and Nutrition Practicum Director no later than
The Food and Nutrition Program in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions requires that students completing NUTR 420 practicums meet minimum training and profile requirements prior to starting a practicum. Student documentation and background checks will be managed by a KCNHP designated program and some expenses will apply.
Note: Some sites may require students to complete additional requirements as determined by that facility.
The following tests/vaccinations must follow USI Infection control policy and procedures:
USI's Practicum in Food, Nutrition and Wellness is an exceptional way to kick-start a career in the field of Food, Nutrition and Wellness as it provides students with the opportunity to work side by side with professionals in the field.
A practicum is a course of study that is specifically designed for students to actively apply the knowledge they have gained in the classroom in a real-world setting.
NUTR 420 has given numerous students the opportunity to work in their field of interest, including, but not limited to, hospitals, food service operations, community settings, and fitness facilities. USI's practicum program allows each student to customize his or her experience beginning with:
Participating in a practicum provides USI students an opportunity to set themselves apart from other students. Some specific benefits from completing a practicum include:
USI is dedicated to enhancing its students' practicum experiences. Throughout this journey, students will be working side by side with the Food and Nutrition Practicum Director and the designated Preceptor.
"My NUTR 420 practicum was invaluable in that it allowed me to embrace an understanding of the complexities of nutrition care after weight loss surgery. I was able to witness firsthand the emotional and physical hurdles patients face while developing a deeper understanding of the nutrition care process by providing nutritional education and assisting with nutrition assessments and counseling. I was able to gain life experience while networking with professionals in my field."
– Sylvia, USI Dietetics Graduate
