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.

Federal Budget Proposal Slashes Nursing Education and Research Funding, AACN Warns

A federal budget proposal is alarming nursing leaders, who warn that deep cuts could disrupt education, workforce development, and research during a critical time...

Plant-Based Diet Quality Linked to Dementia Risk, Study Finds

A high-quality plant-based diet may lower the risk of dementia, while lower-quality plant foods might increase it, according to new research. Not all plant-based...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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