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 Houston Methodist Hospital Builds Virtual Nursing into Everyday Patient Care

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes A new hospital in Texas is integrating virtual nursing into daily care. This shows how technology is changing nursing roles...

Nurses Aren’t Leaving the Profession. They’re Leaving Broken Systems

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Nurse turnover is straining hospitals nationwide, not because nurses are abandoning the profession itself, but because operational friction and system...

Morgan State Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX Pass Rate Amid Maryland Nurse Shortage

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Morgan State University’s nursing program achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for its 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates—positioning...

From Security to Systems: How Memorial Hermann Is Reframing Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare

Most hospitals still focus on security to prevent workplace violence, but Memorial Hermann Health System now takes a broader approach. Leaders say addressing workplace...

Why Nurse Well-Being is Becoming a Patient Safety Issue

Conversations about patient safety typically focus on staffing, training, and outcomes. Now, nursing leaders emphasize the equal importance of nurses’ well-being. Nelson Bautista, RN, of...

NASCAR Star’s Death Shows How Fast Sepsis Can Turn Deadly

Experts urgently warn that early recognition and immediate treatment of sepsis remain a critical nursing challenge for saving lives. The sudden death of NASCAR legend...

From Symptoms to Systems: Nurses Confront the Health Effects of Climate Change

As climate change accelerates worldwide, nurses and healthcare professionals increasingly see its effects at the bedside. For Dr. Sheena Ramazanu, RN, Climate for Health Climate...

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