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.

One in Three Older Adults Is a Caregiver. Many Are Doing It Without Support

Nearly one in three Americans over age 50 is caring for an adult with a health condition or disability. Many are doing it without...

Patients Are Delaying Care and Getting Sicker, Dr. Vin Gupta Warns

As healthcare coverage gaps widen across the United States, clinicians are already seeing the fallout. According to Dr. Vin Gupta, pulmonologist, public health expert,...

ANA SVP Katie Boston-Leary: “Neutrality Is Not an Option” in Healthcare

At the American Nurses Enterprise (ANA) Opportunity and Impact Summit in Washington, DC, in Feb., Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL,...

AI in Nursing Education: How Educators Are Preparing Practice-Ready Nurses

Amid persistent staffing shortages and rising patient acuity, nursing schools are under growing pressure to graduate nurses who can function safely from day one...

When Survivors Seek Help: Inside the Work of a SANE During Spring Break

Spring Break brings travel, crowded social gatherings, and unfamiliar environments. While these trips are meant to create lasting memories, healthcare professionals say the same...

CCRN Certification Turns 50: The Credential That Helped Define Critical Care Nursing

Certified Nurses Day marks a milestone for critical care nursing this year as the Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) credential celebrates 50 years of...

When Seconds Count: How TCRN Nurse Kristi Bonny is Improving Trauma Care

For trauma nurses, every decision can change a life. In the controlled chaos of a trauma activation, clinicians rely on knowledge, teamwork, and instinct developed...

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