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.

What Nurses Should Know About ALS Following Eric Dane’s Death

The death of actor and ALS advocate Eric Dane has brought renewed public attention to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou...

How Nurse Executive DoRhonja Nichols is Redesigning Healthcare Systems and Advancing Equity

Most healthcare transformation does not begin with a press release. It begins inside workflows, staffing models, and the quiet redesign of how care is...

The 12-Hour Shift Body: What Nurses’ Bodies Actually Endure and How to Protect Yourself

Twelve-hour shifts are now standard in nursing. They also represent a measurable physiological demand. Extended time on your feet, repetitive lifting, sustained cognitive load,...

What is a SANE? The Pitt Highlights a Powerful Nursing Specialty

In The Pitt Season 2, Episode — Titled “1:00 P.M” — HBO Max Charge Nurse Dana steps into a role many viewers may not...

Medical Students Launch Bedside Arts Program for Pediatric Patients at University Hospital Newark

Medical students at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School have introduced a structured bedside arts and music program for pediatric patients at University Hospital in...

Dr. Constance Smith Hendricks: The Nurse Who Built What Others Walk Through

By the time Dr. Constance Smith Hendricks introduces herself as “a nurse of 52 years,” you can already hear the longer story underneath it. Because...

Nurses Struggling With Certification Exams? Free 30-Day Study Challenge Launches February 16

As artificial intelligence reshapes healthcare operations and workforce expectations, professional certifications remain a key pathway for nurses seeking specialty roles, leadership positions, and advanced...

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