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.

International Nurses Hospital Workforce Strategy is Shaping 2026 Staffing Plans

Hospitals are no longer asking whether the nursing shortage will continue. They are building an international nurses hospital workforce strategy for 2026 as experienced...

Federal Student Loan Rules Threaten Nurse Practitioner Education and Patient Access, AANP Warns

As the nation grapples with a growing shortage of healthcare workers, a new federal policy may make it even harder to train the next...

10 Nursing Roles Set to Surge in 2026 and Who They’re Best Suited For

Nursing is still growing overall, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting about 189,100 RN openings per year on average through 2034. But...

Finding the Right Fit in a Profession at a Crossroads

As nursing continues to grapple with burnout, retention challenges, and increased scrutiny, many nurses are questioning not only where they work but also whether...

Nurse Approved Healthcare Hero: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Janell Green Smith, DNP, CNM

Nurse Approved is proud to name Dr. Janell Green Smith, DNP, CNM, as its inaugural Nurse Approved Healthcare Hero, an honor recognizing nurses, midwives,...

Nurse Approved Healthcare Hero: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Janell Green Smith, DNP, CNM

Nurse Approved is proud to name Dr. Janell Green Smith, DNP, CNM, as its inaugural Nurse Approved Healthcare Hero, an honor recognizing nurses, midwives,...

Nurse Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failure. It’s a Patient Safety Issue

Burnout has become so common in nursing that many clinicians quietly assume it is part of the job. Long shifts, chronic understaffing, emotional labor,...

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