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.

Nurses Are Leaning Into AI. But Guardrails Lag, New Report Finds

Nearly half of U.S. nurses say they already use generative AI at work, and many believe it could help ease burnout and staffing shortages....

How a Community Raised Over $1 Million to Honor ICU Nurse Alex Pretti. And Why It Matters to Healthcare

When ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, the shock rippled far beyond his family, colleagues, and...

VA ICU Nurse Alex Pretti Remembered for Compassion, Service After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who cared for veterans at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, was fatally shot on Saturday. The shooting occurred...

It’s Never Too Late: One Woman’s Decades-Long Journey Back to Nursing

For many nurses, a second career in nursing is not a detour but a calling that waits until the timing is right. Some nursing...

Inside the Body: How Magnetic Microrobots Deliver Drugs with Precision

Targeted drug delivery has long been a goal in medicine, particularly for conditions where precision matters as much as potency. Researchers at ETH Zurich...

When Dirty Sheets Become a Skin Risk: What Nurses Should Know After Bethenny Frankel’s Hotel Rash

When patients present with new rashes or unexplained skin irritation, nurses often assess allergies, hygiene, medications, and chronic conditions. A recent celebrity story offers...

Why Nurses Must Speak Up Now—and Why It’s Part of Clinical Practice

Nurses are trusted, knowledgeable, and present at every point of patient care. Yet their voices are often missing from leadership discussions, public education, and...

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