Sara O'Brien, MS, RD-AP, LDN, CNSC
CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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Position / Skills and Attributes
| POSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
| CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) |
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(1)As a member of the public policy panel for MAND, and as an active member of the AP Board, I have continued to defend the RD credential and the AP credential. (2, 3), Through the 11 plus years working in clinical nutrition, as an advanced practitioner I have always provided patient centered care that is based on the most valid scientific evidence and as an educator demonstrate to my students how to support the Code of Ethics.(4) Through work on the AP panel, we have worked to make the exam more accessible to a wider breadth of qualifications/experiences and decreased the cost of the exam |
Employment History
| Employer | Title | Years Employed |
| Boston University, Sargent College Programs in Nutrition in the Health Sciences Department | Lecturer and Clinical Assistant to the Directors | 1 |
| Lahey Hospital and Medical Center | Advance Practice Registered Dietitian | 11 |
Leadership Experience
| Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
| Public Policy Coordinator | Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2013 - 2014 | Assisted the Director of Public Policy with the Massachusetts Day on the Hill, updated and managed the budget of the Public Policy Panel including successful advocation for no cuts to PPP budget. | |
| Advance Practice Panel Member | CDR | 2017 - 2023 | Work to promote the AP credential and make decisions regarding testing candidates, qualifications for the AP credential. Changed the cost of the application fee for the AP exam and expanded criteria for the AP credential | |
| AP Test Question Developer and Editor | CDR | 2016 - 2022 | Work with test development company and other dietitians as a subject matter expert to develop the Advance Practitioner exam and set pass rate |
Personal and Campaign Statements
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
RD’s are integral members of the acute care team and continue to credential those who have made clinical nutrition their life’s work and to highlight those often-unsung leaders in the field. With RD’s being recognized more and more as clinical staff, we need to continue to build on the momentum to be officially recognized as providers by CMS and to continue to expand health insurance coverage of services provided by registered dietitians.
Campaign Statement
An Advanced Practice Registered Dietitian for advancing the practice of all registered dietitians