The Nurse Keith Show

The Critical Importance of Critical Care Nursing


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On episode 514 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career

podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Dina Hewett, Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, a nurse,
educator, leader, and the author of the 3rd edition of "Fast Facts for
the Critical Care Nurse" which is scheduled to be published in May of
2025 by Springer Publishing. 

In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Hewett delve into the

specialty of critical care nursing, the many challenges faced by new
graduate nurses embarking on a career in critical care, how to bridge
the gap between nursing school and novice practitioner, technological advances in critical care, and much more.

Dr. Dina Hewett received her BSN from Brenau University, MSN from Georgia Southern University and Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia. In 2021 she completed a master’s degree in law from Liberty University. Her certifications include CCRN – Alumnus, Nurse Executive Advanced and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

With over thirty years of experience as a critical care nurse, Dr. Hewett's career has encompassed both hospital administration and academics. During her tenure in hospital administration, she served as the unit manager of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and director of nursing of multiple units including critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, and respiratory therapy.

Dr. Hewett is the immediate past President of the Georgia Nurses Association. She is an AACN-Wharton Executive Fellow. Previously, she served as a board member of the Georgia Association of Nursing Deans and Directors, and a member of the Education Committee of the Georgia Board of Nursing. Dr. Hewett has also served on the Government Affairs Committee of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Dr. Hewett is a Regional Vice President of Campus Operations, Chamberlain University. Her recent publications include "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse (3rd edition)", and chapter contributions for the 13th edition of Ackley & Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook.

Dr. Hewett lives in Gainesville, Ga with her husband and three dogs.

This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support.


Connect with Dr. Hewett and Springer Publishing:

  • Dr. Dina Hewett on LinkedIn
  • Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse, 3rd edition
  • Springer Publishing

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