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 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...

Inside the Shift: Working the ER During Mardi Gras

Touro Hospital sits directly on the Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans. When the city celebrates, the emergency department works. For Austin Conlay, RN,...

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 Gets the Pulse Right: When Nurses Finally Run the Show

In The Pitt Season 2, Episode 6 — titled “12:00 P.M.” — HBO Max delivers one of the most moving hours yet in its...

A Second Beat: What Christopher “Kid” Reid’s Heart Transplant Reveals About the Power of Nursing in Heart Health

New year. New heart. New perspective. In a recent interview on Good Morning America, Christopher “Kid” Reid — one half of the iconic hip-hop duo...

White Coats Don’t Own the Mic: Why Nurses Are Healthcare Experts

Every time a healthcare story breaks, reporters look for experts. Too often, the reflex is automatic. Find a physician. Get the MD quote. Run the...

Nurse Staffing Standards Now Required for Hospital Accreditation

The Joint Commission is now requiring hospitals to meet nurse staffing standards as part of accreditation, marking the first time staffing has been formally...

How Nurses Learn to Say No and Why It’s a Clinical Skill

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,...

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