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.
The “Missed Vital Sign” Healthcare Can No Longer Ignore
Nurse leader and stroke survivor Vicki Huber says that patient mobility is a vital but routinely overlooked indicator in healthcare, directly impacting patient recovery,...
“Every Voice. Every Story. Every Table.” AACN President-Elect Tonka Williams Calls Nurses to Lead Louder
At the 2026 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition in San Diego, incoming AACN President-elect Tonka Williams delivered a personal keynote. Her central...
The Care Gap No One Talks About: Why Patient Advocacy Matters More Than Ever
As patients navigate a fragmented healthcare system, families often need more than medical care. They need guidance through the system.
Teri Dreher Frykenberg realized this...
AACN President Rebekah Marsh Calls for Collaboration, Psychological Safety, and Purpose in Nursing
During Monday’s keynote at the AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) 2026 in San Diego, AACN President Rebekah Marsh said healthcare’s...
Why Patients Stop GLP-1 Medications and How One Nurse Improved Adherence to 92%
GLP-1 medications are reshaping obesity treatment—presenting a new, non-surgical hope for patients. But in real life, many hit obstacles and stop these therapies before...
AANA Warns New Student Loan Caps Could Worsen CRNA Shortage
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) warns that new federal student loan limits could hinder future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), worsening anesthesia...
What Does “Living Well” Mean in Serious Illness? One Nurse Scientist Is Changing the Answer
In healthcare, success is often measured by survival rates and clinical outcomes, yet these metrics can overlook what truly matters: serious illness quality of...
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