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.

Why Patients Stop GLP-1 Medications and How One Nurse Improved Adherence to 92%

GLP-1 medications are reshaping obesity treatment—presenting a new, non-surgical hope for patients. But in real life, many hit obstacles and stop these therapies before...

AANA Warns New Student Loan Caps Could Worsen CRNA Shortage

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) warns that new federal student loan limits could hinder future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), worsening anesthesia...

What Does “Living Well” Mean in Serious Illness? One Nurse Scientist Is Changing the Answer

In healthcare, success is often measured by survival rates and clinical outcomes, yet these metrics can overlook what truly matters: serious illness quality of...

Ivermectin Prescriptions Doubled After Celebrity Podcast Cancer Claims, Study Finds

A celebrity podcast endorsement rapidly changed prescribing patterns for an unproven cancer treatment, new UCLA research finds. Published May 12 in JAMA Network Open, the...

Nurses Week: 8 Stories Defining the Future of Nursing

Nurses Week spotlights nursing’s profound impact. But what forces are really reshaping the field today? Recognition matters, but deeper shifts are shaping healthcare—often evolving in...

Nurse Scientists Are Reshaping the Future of Patient Care

As healthcare systems address rising patient complexity and adapt to evolving care demands, nurse scientists are emerging as transformative leaders—translating groundbreaking research into practice...

Nurses Must Lead Healthcare Technology Decisions

As healthcare systems invest in digital tools, technology decisions often exclude direct nurse input. This gap is becoming more visible as the nursing workforce...

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