CNS® Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) 
This option provides you a SPE consisting of a one-on-one format that promotes personalized attention, tailored to your needs and level of experience that allows you to go at your own pace and pay as you go. This option offers you convenience for a busy life with offering flexible scheduling and remote format. If you are contemplating what SPE is best for you and interested in discussing your needs to determine if this SPE option is a good fit, simply scheduled a free exploratory call! .  

 CNS® Approved Supervisor Sessions
Susan Testa Nutrition makes scheduling easy for the CNS Candidate. Just click on the appropriate session to schedule your next session with your supervisor. For your first session, you will attend a mandatory 90-minute on-boarding session that will get you up and running successfully. Important information, guidance and tools will be provided during this session to help you understand everything you need to know to maximize your training and experience. Otherwise, you will have the convenience to plan your future sessions with your supervisor. 

Virtual Nutrition Grand Rounds

Our virtual Nutrition Grand Rounds (VGRs) consist of real client-patient case presentations and discussion model held one to two times monthly presented by CNS candidates to other CNS candidates. VGRs are offered as another method of continuing education & learning to improve the continuity of care of your client-patient population through discussing follow up session progress with your peers. Our VGRs also builds a sense of community with your peers. VGRs are optional for any intern under Susan's supervision. 

Professional Resources for the New Nutritionist

Our professional resources offer various sources for the nutritionist in training. The following resources are offered:

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Essential Client Paperwork: Being prepared with the appropriate client paperwork is key to starting a successful, safe and legal practice. The initial 90-minute assessment and planning session with your supervisor will provide you the necessary client forms required for client nutrition care. Other resources are also provided such as guidance on a low cost electronic health record system, professional liability insurance, and more. 

Essential Client Education Materials: Having fundamental client educational materials in your tool box is considered essential for any nutritionist. We offer single or bundled materials that include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, healthy oils, healthy snacks, whole foods plate method, water and how to make a healthy smoothie. These materials are available for a very low cost on this website. 

Credible Information Sources: Relying on credible sources like websites, text books, podcasts, etc. are key for the nutritionist in training. These resources are available on this website.    
 

Professional Mentoring

Our Professional mentoring option is designed to support the working nutrition professional who has completed their education and is actively working in clinical practice. Aiding career progression, we can offer advice, support and assistance, with prior knowledge and experience in a wide-range of topics and scenarios. Our support offered can range from small and specific requests for assistance, such as dealing with a tricky or challenging client-patient case or specific labs in clinical practice or can be more general support, such as the act of guidance in business management, marketing, collaboration or even the nutrition industry or your role..