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.

Hospital Alarms Were Never Tested on Humans. One Researcher Wants to Change That

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Hospital alarms are meant to save lives. But one researcher says the sounds clinicians hear every day may be contributing...

From Ebola Preparedness to Health Equity: Why ANA’s Hall of Fame Class Matters to Every Nurse

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Infectious disease preparedness and health equity may seem like very different challenges, but together they are helping define the future...

What Should Cancer Survivors Eat? Evidence Supports a Mediterranean Diet

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Evidence suggests that what cancer survivors eat after treatment may influence inflammation, quality of life, overall health, and cancer recurrence....

One Nursing Dean Saw a Gap in Nurse Education. Florida Changed the Law

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes One nursing dean saw a gap in how Florida prepared new nurses for practice. Less than two years later, his...

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...

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