North Oaks Honors 17th Graduating Class of Dietetic Interns

North Oaks held a graduation ceremony on June 10 to honor Donna McQueen Glass Schneider of Slidell, Katie Elizabeth Steffan of Mandeville, Lauren Eileen Bancroft of New Orleans and Julina Ann Robert of Ponchatoula for their successful completion of the health system’s Dietetic Internship program.

During the event, North Oaks Dietetic Internship Director Virginia Pelegrin recognized Steffan with the Carol Bertrand Award for Excellence, presented by the Southeast District Dietetic Association. North Oaks Nutritional Services Director Ann McDaniel-Hall awarded Robert with the Mary Nelson Award given for exceptional work and enthusiastic attitude.

The Carol Bertrand Award was created in memory of the late Bertrand, who was a registered dietitian and graduate of North Oaks’ second Dietetic Internship class. The Mary Nelson Award is given to those who portray dedication to the dietetic profession, as well as demonstrate academic excellence. This award is in memory of the late Mary Nelson, a registered dietitian and local leader in the field of dietetics education.

The North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program offers qualified individuals a unique opportunity to attain eligibility for the Registration Examination for Dietitians through 1 year of supervised experience. Application packets are available annually Aug. 15 – Feb. 1. For more information about the North Oaks Dietetic Internship, contact Pelegrin at
(985) 230-6548.