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.

Inside the Texas High School With Its Own Simulated Hospital for Future Nurses

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Transforming nursing education, a new Texas high school incorporates immersive, hospital-based clinical training directly into the classroom. This approach offers...

Why CNAs Are Becoming More Critical Than Ever to Healthcare

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes As hospitals and care facilities confront workforce strain, National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Week highlights the essential work of CNAs. Held...

New Survey Suggests Healthcare Labor Market May Finally Be Stabilizing

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A new workforce survey indicates the healthcare labor market is approaching stability after years of major challenges. The latest Voices of...

New Houston Methodist Hospital Builds Virtual Nursing into Everyday Patient Care

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes A new hospital in Texas is integrating virtual nursing into daily care. This shows how technology is changing nursing roles...

Nurses Aren’t Leaving the Profession. They’re Leaving Broken Systems

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Nurse turnover is straining hospitals nationwide, not because nurses are abandoning the profession itself, but because operational friction and system...

Morgan State Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX Pass Rate Amid Maryland Nurse Shortage

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Morgan State University’s nursing program achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for its 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates—positioning...

From Security to Systems: How Memorial Hermann Is Reframing Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare

Most hospitals still focus on security to prevent workplace violence, but Memorial Hermann Health System now takes a broader approach. Leaders say addressing workplace...

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