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.

Federal Court Preserves Access to Advanced Nursing Education

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A federal judge has temporarily preserved access to advanced nursing education by blocking part of a U.S. Department of Education...

Low Testosterone May Signal Higher Cancer Risk in Men, Major Study Finds

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Low testosterone may signal more than hormonal changes. Researchers say it could be an important biomarker that helps identify men...

World Cup 2026 Draws Millions Outdoors. Experts Warn About Skin Cancer Risks

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes As millions of fans gather for World Cup 2026 matches and fan events across North America, health experts are drawing...

RN Turnover Is Still High. Expert Says Nurses Need More Than a Seat at the Table

Staff RN turnover remains a costly and persistent challenge for healthcare organizations, even as hospitals continue investing in workforce initiatives, retention programs, and new...

Social Determinants of Health Can Outweigh Genetics in Predicting Disease Risk, Study Finds

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes A new study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics found that social determinants of health, including environmental conditions,...

New USCIS Green Card Changes Could Create New Barriers for International Nurses

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes USCIS has updated its guidance for Adjustment of Status applications, introducing heightened scrutiny that immigration attorneys say could make it...

She Cares for High-Risk Moms Every Day. Then She Became One While Pregnant With Rare Triplets

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes After learning she was carrying rare mixed triplets with odds estimated at 1 in 800,000, labor and delivery (L&D) nurse...

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