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.
New Study Investigates Whether Artificial Sweeteners Could Raise Diabetes Risk
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Millions of people use artificial sweeteners every day to reduce sugar intake, manage weight, or support blood glucose control. Yet...
Job Dissatisfaction Is Driving Nurse Turnover More Than Pay, Study Finds
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
A new national study found that more than one in four registered nurses left their primary job during the final...
America Turns 250: The Forgotten Caregivers Who Helped Care for a New Nation
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
What happened if someone became sick on July 4, 1776?
Someone cared for them.
This Fourth of July, as Americans celebrate the...
Pregnancy Can Reveal Hidden Heart Valve Disease. What Nurses Need to Know
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Pregnancy places extraordinary demands on the cardiovascular system and can be the first time previously undiagnosed heart valve disease becomes...
Gallup Poll: Americans Trust Nurses More Than Doctors. Experts Explain Why
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Why do Americans trust nurses more than doctors? Experts say nurses often spend more time with patients, serve as frontline...
Federal Court Preserves Access to Advanced Nursing Education
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
A federal judge has temporarily preserved access to advanced nursing education by blocking part of a U.S. Department of Education...
Low Testosterone May Signal Higher Cancer Risk in Men, Major Study Finds
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Low testosterone may signal more than hormonal changes. Researchers say it could be an important biomarker that helps identify men...
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