Club Nurse
Episodes
Nurse News: Nurse’s Warning Ignored Before Resident Killed, Trump’s $100K Visa Fee Threatens Staffing, Clinic Shooting in Fresno, and Florida Hospital Sues Patient Staying 5 Months Post-Discharge
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Club Nurse, Colton is breaking down some truly wild healthcare news that has nurses everywhere shaking their heads. From ignored red flag...
Nurse News: CA Hospital Weapon Scanners, 63-Year-Old Nursing Student, Night Shift Safety Gap, and FIGS-Backed $6K Tax Credit Proposal for Nurses
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Club Nurse, Colton is back with a Nurse News roundup that actually respects your attention span. No fluff, no doom spiral, just fast upda...
Nurse News: Nurse Draft Explained, Nurse Dolly’s Kid Health Show, WI Staffing Bill Push, Alzheimer’s Blood Test Breakthrough, Epic AI Cuts Charting, Travel Nurse Pay Lawsuit, and HIV-Linked Insulin Vial Firing
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nursing news but make it actually interesting. Colton is back breaking down the latest healthcare headlines nurses should know about. From policy upda...
Nurse News: Joint Commission Debunks Myth, Netflix’s Lucy Letby Doc, 14 OB Nurses Resign in TN, NYC Strike Deal Reached, Kaiser Walkout Grows, Super Bowl Nurse Wedding, and Rx Savings Showdown
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s news is giving myth-busting, true crime, nurse solidarity, Super Bowl romance, strike wins, and discount meds. We’re running through t...
AI That Charts for Nurses? Microsoft’s New Ambient Tool Could Ease Burnout and Save Time (With Mary Varghese Presti)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses deserve better than spending half a shift glued to a computer, and Microsoft might finally be helping. This week on Club Nurse, Colton talks wi...
Nurse News: VA ICU Nurse Alex Pretti Fatally Shot by Border Patrol, L&D Nurse Calls Out Unsafe Staffing, ‘Nurses SHIFT Change’ Petition, and 31K Kaiser Nurses Strike in CA & HI
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare really said “no peace” again, so Club Nurse is clocking in to translate the chaos. This week, Colton covers the nurse news everyone’s...
Big Announcement: Love n' Leary Nursing Podcast Joins the Nurse.org Podcast Network
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Love n’ Leary Nursing Podcast, Marion Leary and Rebecca Love announce the podcast’s new partnership with Nurse.org and refl...
So You Want to Be a CRNA? Let’s Talk Reality, Rejection, and Readiness (With Jenny Finnell)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for every nurse who’s ever been like… “am I actually CRNA material?” 😅 It’s CRNA Week, and Colton sits down with Jenny F...
Nurse News: 15K NYC Nurses Strike, 31K Kaiser Nurses Plan Walkout, Kaiser Hit With $556M Fraud Payout, Fake Nurse Charged, and NPs Named Best Job of 2026
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is doing the most again, so Club Nurse is here to break it all down. This week, Colton covers the biggest nurse news you need to know—fro...
Nurse News: 15K NYC Nurses Strike as Governor Declares Emergency, The Pitt Golden Globes Win, and Nurse.org Is Hiring
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NYC nurses said “yeah… no” and walked out — and we’re breaking it ALL down. 🗽💥 In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton dives into the l...
Being a Nurse, a Creator, and a Voice for Parents: Mama Nurse Tina
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Club Nurse, Colton sits down with Mama Nurse Tina (L&D nurse, breastfeeding specialist, and creator of Bump to Latch) for a chaotic-w...
Nurse News: Nurses Mourn Dr. Janell Green Smith, The Pitt Wins Awards + Season 2 Launch, Nurse Brings HIV Care to Drag Race, 21K NYC Nurses Near Strike, and Flu Surge Hits Hospitals
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Besties, we’re so back! After a little holiday break, Colton’s kicking off 2026 with a fresh Nurse News drop — and honestly? This week is packed...
Certified Nurse but Panicking During a Code? You’re Not Alone—Here’s How to Feel Ready (With Susan Davis)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not gonna lie… most of us are “certified” but still low-key panicking when a real code pops off. 😅 This episode with Susan B. Davis, DNP, RN,...
How to Work in the U.S. as a Foreign-Educated Nurse (With Nelson Hurtado)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton sits down with Nelson Hurtado, founder + CEO of ANP Health, a powerhouse startup helping foreign-educated nurses navigate credentialing, NCLEX ...
Nurse News: Fake Nurse With Kenyan Fraud Past Arrested, ER Staff Raise Money to Fly Custodian Home, and Nursing Excluded as a ‘Professional’ Degree
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton is back with post-Thanksgiving vibes, talking about the reality of working holidays, feeling all the feels, and reminding us that social media ...
Inside Humla Health: A Nurse-Led Revolution in Staffing, Flexibility & Mental Health (With Jessica Sylvester)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton chats with Jessica Sylvester, MBA, RN, BSN—nurse of 22 years, former ER director, and now founder & CEO of...
So You Want to Be a Flight Nurse? The No-BS Guide with Janessa Dean
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about trading your bedside badge for a flight suit? 🚁💉 In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton chats with Janessa Dean — former ICU...
Nurse News: Black Mom in Labor Ignored in ER, Patient Faces Felony Charges After Assaulting Nurse, Flu Season Updates, School Nurse Protects HIPAA Amid HFM List Demand, and Another Fake Nurse Sentenced
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay besties… buckle up, cuz this week’s Nurse News episode is honestly a rollercoaster. Colton is back spilling all the nurse-world tea — and s...
Nurse News: Jamaica’s Urgent Plea for Healthcare Volunteers, Nursing Student Saves Life with Bee Gees, ‘St. Denis Medical’ Returns, and ER Worker Beaten at UPMC
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Nurse News, Colton Lord is serving up all the feels — from heroic saves to heartbreaking headlines, with a little side of nursing inspo...
Inside the Virtual Nursing Movement Changing Healthcare Forever (With Dr. Bonnie Clipper)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton Lord chats with Dr. Bonnie Clipper, total nursing trailblazer and founder of the Virtual Nursing Academy. Bonnie...
HLTH 2025 Recap: How Nurses Are Reshaping Healthcare
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton is giving the ultimate rundown from the HLTH conference in Vegas 🩺 From AI taking over (in a good way 👀) to nurse-led innovations that ar...
Nurse News: Polish Nurses Call for Statue’s Removal, Joint Commission Targets Staffing, Off-Duty Nurses Save Lives, Sanders Warns of Crisis, and U.S. Nurses Head to Canada
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Nurse News, Colton’s serving up the wildest mix of nurse stories you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking about a “sexy nurse”...
Embracing Mortality: How Nurses Can Live Authentically
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton opens up about loss, perspective, and what it really means to live a life you’re proud of. After his grandpa’s funeral, he’s hit with som...
How to Triage Like a Pro and Prioritize Patients Under Pressure
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton breaks down what really goes on behind the triage desk — from decoding ESI levels 1–5 to using your gut instincts like the clinical queen (...
Nurse News: @ScrubHacks’ Dog Adoption, @HospiceNurseJulie Hits 500K, Nurse Blake’s Tour, Nurse Jackie Reboot, Dog CPR Save & Viral Lab Patient
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Nurse News we’ve got dogs, drama, and a dash of social media magic. Here’s the roundup, babes:@ScrubHacks’ Lindsey – her emotiona...
4 Ways Nurses Are Avoiding Night Shift
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton gets real about how he’s dodged night shift for seven years straight. From weekend-only hacks to mid-shifts and per diem freedom, he’s drop...
Nurse News: The Pitt Sweeps Emmys Honoring Nurses with Noah Wyle & Katherine LaNasa, and Brown University Extends Nurse Shifts
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Nurse Fam—Colton is back with your weekly dose of Nurse News!The Pitt sweeps the Emmys! Katherine LaNasa makes history and Noah Wyle shows up in...
WFH Nursing Looks Perfect Online…Here’s What It’s Really Like
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remote nursing: dream life or just different drama with comfier pants? Colton spills the tea on his hybrid transfer-center role—how he got it (no ni...
Documentation Mistakes That Could Cost You Your License (With Maggie Ortiz)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton sits down with Maggie from Advocates for Nurses to unpack the legal side of nursing that no one talks about — from board investigations and d...
Nurse News: NCLEX Goes Remote, Pain Relievers & Antibiotic Risk, Fake Nurse Faces 27 Years, CHLA Cuts 439 Jobs, $951M Birth Injury Verdict, and CDC Chaos
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hellooo babes—your daddy Colton here with this week’s hot brew of nursing news. Here’s what we’re spilling today:NCLEX goes remote: At-...
Nurses, Have an Idea to Improve Healthcare? You Can Build It at HLTH—Here's How (With Rebecca Love and Shannon Lunn)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Colton is hanging out with two absolute powerhouses, Rebecca Love and Shannon Lunn, to talk about how nurses are finally getting a seat at ...
Nurse News: Disabled Patient Abandoned in Clinic, Nurse Joppy $20M Settlement, California Plague Case, and EPIC AI Charting Debate
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton’s back with the latest nurse news you need to know:A patient with MS was left behind in an empty clinic. Alone. No phone. No staff. This one’...
Why Most Applicants Don’t Get Into CRNA School—and How to Stand Out (With Dr. Jason Bolt)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton chats with Dr. Jason Bolton, CRNA about his journey from ICU hustle to running the show at the head of the bed. Jason shares how he discovered ...
Author & CEO Stephanee Beggs on Debrief and Leading Change in Nursing
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From pandemic chaos to nurse boss energy, babes — this episode’s got it all. Colton chats with Stephanee Beggs, the powerhouse who turned her nurs...
Nurse News: Nurse Blake on WWHL, Kim delos Santos Spotlight, Nurse Fired Over Podcast Sues Hospital and Harvard Alzheimer’s Breakthrough
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton’s back (recording live from LA—construction noise and all) with this week’s wild ride of nurse news:Nurse Blake hits Watch What Happens L...
"Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity": ER Nurse & Author on Surviving Your Nursing Career (With Jennifer Johnson)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton and Nurse Jenn explore the real challenges of nursing, from delivering care in remote settings with limited resources to protecting your own we...
Nurse News: Oregon’s First Black LGBTQ+ Nurse Lawmaker, Honoring Grace Adams, Nurse Arrested Filming Immigration Raid, and Fake Nurse Arrested
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pour yourself a latte and settle in, babes. This week on Club Nurse, Colton Lord dishes the big nursing headlines: Travis Nelson, Oregon’s first B...
Hannah Kimmel Juggles Two Jobs—Nurse and Flight Attendant. Here’s How
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it’s like to juggle the chaos of nursing shifts with the jet-setting life of a flight attendant? Colton sits down with Hannah Kimme...
Nurse News: Nurse Sarah Hospitalized, DeepMind CEO Says AI Won’t Replace Nurses, and 15 Nurses Fired After Child's Suicide
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heads up—this episode gets real. Colton’s diving into some tough but necessary nurse news: Nurse Sarah was hospitalized with meningitis (we’re s...
Hospice Nurse Julie Opens Up About Her Sobriety Journey (With Julie McFadden)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Hospice Nurse Julie gets honest about her sobriety. Nine years alcohol-free, and she’ll be the first to tell you—quitting w...
Nurse News: Tesla Nurse Robot, MRI Death Tragedy, TRAP Contract Ban, Nurse Assault Verdict, and U.S.-Sweden Nurse Life
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, babes—because Colton is pouring hot coffee and hotter tea on the headlines shaking up the nursing world. We’re talking about robot nurs...
More Than a Transition: Liam Lazore on Truth, Transformation & Living Authentically
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam’s story isn’t just about transition—it’s about guts, grace, and finding your truth. In this episode, he opens up to Colton about what it ...
Nurse News: Love Island Winner Nurse Amaya, HIV Breakthrough, and U.S. Plague Death Shocks AZ
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a nurse taking home the crown on Love Island to promising developments in HIV treatment, Colton brings you the latest headlines shaping healthcar...
How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More Meaningful (With Julie McFadden)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely...
Filipino Nurses Can Now Care for U.S. Patients Remotely
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton breaks down a brand-new initiative that lets Filipino nurses work remotely for U.S. hospitals without leaving the Philippines. Yep, telehealth ...
ICE Detains Landscaper After He Runs Into Surgery Center—Staff Push Back in Viral Video
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent ICE raid at a California surgery center left nurses caught between their duty to protect and the risk of legal blowback. Colton unpacks the v...
Hating Your Nursing Job but Staying for the Benefits? You’re Not Alone—Here’s How to Break Free
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about the real reason you're still at that job you hate (👀 yep, we’re going there). In this bonus episode, Colton gets all the ...
How This Nurse Turned Hangovers Into an IV Hydration Empire (With Courtney Jones)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Jones isn’t just inserting IVs—she’s injecting new energy into what it means to be a nurse entrepreneur. After 17 years at Boston Child...
This Nurse Is in a Committed Relationship with Burnout
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a full-body meltdown, and Colton’s living proof. After years of chasing travel nurse pay, skipping rest day...
You’re More Than a Nurse—This Life Coach Helps You Reignite Your Purpose (With Tania Epremian)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton teams up with Coach T—aka Tania, a Montreal-based personal and professional development coach who works virtually with clients across Canada,...
Nurses and the Medical Draft: What Would Really Happen?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton gets real about the rising anxiety over world events, nurse draft rumors, and why everyone on TikTok is spiraling (again). He breaks down the a...
Taylor Swift Gives Patients and Nurses a Moment They’ll Never Forget
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift surprised everyone with a visit to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and Colton’s breaking down why it was the morale boost we all ne...
WFH Isn’t Just for Tech Bros—Nurses, Here’s Your Remote Job Guide (With David Rosenbeck)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton chats with David Rosenbeck—former oncology nurse turned remote work evangelist and co-founder of Go Beyond the Bedside. They spill the tea on...
Bear Breaks Into Nursing Home — Nurses Fight It Off With a Walker and Rice Krispies
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton’s dishing the wildest workplace story yet—a bear literally broke into a Pennsylvania nursing home. The weapon of choice? A walker and some ...
Nurse by Day, Pet Photographer by Heart—Capturing End of Life Photos That Last Forever (With Nayana Gadde)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colton sits down with Nayana Gadde—a pediatric transport nurse who’s also out here slaying the pet photography game. Yep, when she’s not saving ...
@NurseDaddies Talk Gay Nurse Life Across Generations—From the U.S. to the Philippines (With Colton Lord and Glenn Dazo)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Pride-packed episode, Colton Lord and Glenn Dazo get raw, real, and ridiculously relatable as they open up about their LGBTQ journeys—from c...
Welcome to Club Nurse with Colton Lord
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Club Nurse, babes — the podcast where nursing meets real talk, big feelings, and zero fluff. I’m your host, Colton Lord (yes, from @nur...