Meet Your Instructor
Edge Nutrition was founded by Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSC. Frustrated by a lack of personal confidence during her clinical rotation, she set out to create the first nutrition support curriculum of its kind: one that not only educates but empowers students.
Sara continues to practice regularly in the hospital environment, which sets her apart from other instructors you may encounter. Nutrition science and clinical guidelines change rapidly, and Sara is committed to bringing you the most relevant evidenced-based clinical content.
Sara found a passion for dietetics through food, as many do, and completed her undergraduate studies in Chicago. After managing restaurants for a year, she landed her first choice internship – a public health program in sunny Colorado. Here, Sara gained a passion for preventative, ethical medicine. She began working as an inpatient clinical dietitian at an acute care hospital in Denver and completed a master’s degree in human nutrition at Colorado State University with a focus on education.
Along the way, she picked up an advanced credential, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), and won a Young Dietitian of the Year award from the Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her precepting work. Learn more about Sara’s accolades and awards here.
Sara has precepted over a dozen interns and loves empowering her students to crush their goals. She continues to practice inpatient dietetics, and also teaches nutrition classes at a local community college.
In her spare time, Sara enjoys urban gardening, baking sourdough bread and living a low-waste lifestyle. She loves a good chat about fiber and the microbiome. You can connect with her professionally on LinkedIn.
I used the EDGE Clinical Nutrition Study guide for my CNSC re-certification, it was so helpful in focusing on what needs to be reviewed for the exam! I felt very prepared going into the exam and felt that the study guide captured the majority of the testing material. There is also a guided study group tailored to first-time test takers, I did not follow this as I was taking as a re-cert, but I wish it had been around when I first took the exam.
I purchased the CPE Nutrition Support Course first and got so interested I bought the CNSC study guide – and passed on my first try. HIGHLY recommend both resources for RDs to fully comprehend EN/PN.
Edge Clinical Nutrition Study Guide was extremely helpful! I am already a CNSC and found her guide beneficial in my recertification. The quizzes, videos and guide were organized, detailed and pertinent for the exam. Sara is also very kind and quick to answer questions when you reach out to her.
I recently used the Edge Clinical Nutrition CNSC Study Guide to prepare for the CNSC exam and passed. Even though I have worked in nutrition support for many years, I found the guide to be a really helpful way to organize my studying and make sure I was reviewing all of the major content areas covered on the exam. The study materials were easy to follow, and I especially appreciated the practice questions, which helped me identify areas where I needed additional review. What I liked most was having a structured study plan. Preparing for the CNSC can feel overwhelming because there is so much information to cover, and the guide helped me stay focused and efficient with my study time. I would highly recommend the Edge CNSC Study Guide to anyone preparing for the exam, whether you are newer to nutrition support or simply looking for a comprehensive review before testing. It was a valuable resource and an important part of my preparation.
Sara’s resources were incredibly helpful for taking the CNSC exam. She explains tough concepts in an approachable way and guides students through the daunting exam process. Highly recommend!
Excellent CNSC study resource! Sara is always very responsive with any questions that come up. Well-structured, thorough, and easy to navigate. It helped reinforce important concepts and made studying more efficient. Highly recommend for anyone preparing for the CNSC exam.
I am currently enrolled in the nutrition support course and am planning on doing the CNSC course for this upcoming fall! From what I’ve experienced so far, the binders, webinars and other materials offered with each section helped me improve my knowledge and I even use it in practice! Sara is also very easy to communicate with!