Renée Hewitt
Renée is Editorial Director of Nurse Approved and a healthcare storytelling pro who’s spent decades turning complex topics into compelling reads. She leads the platform’s editorial vision, championing nurses through trusted journalism, expert insights, and community-driven stories. When she’s not shaping content strategy, she’s the co-founder of IntoBirds, proving her advocacy extends well beyond humans.
News
Nurse-Led Initiative Cuts Readmissions After Pediatric Heart Surgery
A nurse-led health literacy program at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital reduced 30-day readmissions and improved caregiver satisfaction for pediatric heart surgery patients, a...
News
Women With Diabetes Missing Critical Preventive Care. What Nurses Need to Know Now
New research shows a major gap in preventive care for women with diabetes, raising concerns for nurses and healthcare teams.
Women with diabetes are significantly...
News
Loneliness Linked to Higher Parkinson’s Risk. What Nurses Should Be Watching For
Research from Florida State University College of Medicine shows that individuals who report feeling lonely have a 37 percent higher risk of developing Parkinson’s...
News
Workplace Violence Prevention Is Failing Nurses. Experts Say It’s Time to Rethink It
Workplace violence prevention in healthcare, as highlighted by new research in AACN Advanced Critical Care, must move beyond de-escalation training to address systemic issues...
News
1 in 31 Children Has Autism. What Actually Helps, According to an Occupational Therapist
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and new estimates show that one in 31 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder, underscoring the...
Lifestyle
The Nursing Shortage Starts Earlier Than You Think. CTE May Be the Solution
As pressure grows on the nursing workforce, healthcare leaders are turning to Career and Technical Education (CTE) to strengthen the pipeline and reduce early-career...
Nurse Stories
Inside the Shift: Mobile Health Clinic Expands Maternal Care Access in Houston
In Houston, care is coming to the patient.
One year after its launch, the Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center, led by Memorial Hermann Health...
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