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Registered Dietitians: Attitudes And Perceptions Regarding Bachelor’S Degree In Nutrition And Dietetics, Ashwini R. Wagle
Registered Dietitians: Attitudes And Perceptions Regarding Bachelor’S Degree In Nutrition And Dietetics, Ashwini R. Wagle
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The profession of dietetics is transitioning to the master’s degree (MS) as the entry-level requirement for registered dietitians’ (RDs) to practice. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the attitudes and perceptions of registered dietitians with bachelor’s degrees (BS, RD’s) regarding a transition to the MS degree as the requirement for the RD certification. This study also examined these RD’s attitudes and perceptions regarding impacting factors such as their years of work experience including salary levels and increments, professional stature including promotions and positions, and scope and type of practice. A cross-sectional survey was utilized to collect data …