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 Joint Commission is now requiring hospitals to meet nurse staffing standards as part of accreditation, marking the first time staffing has been formally...
For nurses, saying no is not just about self-care. It is a clinical skill that protects both patients and caregivers. In fast-paced, high-stakes environments,...
Water is not optional. It is fundamental to human survival and to nearly every biological process that keeps patients stable and safe. Yet dehydration...
Sleep is not optional for nurses. Research shows that chronic sleep deprivation from shift work and long hours affects health, decision-making, and patient safety....
Nurses don’t leave their work at the time clock. Research shows that emotional labor, cognitive load, and stress often follow nurses home, affecting sleep,...
