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-home testing with 360° AI proctoring. Convenient or chaos?Tylenol & ibuprofen drama: New research says they may fuel antibiotic resistance.Imposter nurse alert: Fake nurse in New Mexico nearly killed a patient with morphine.Children’s Hospital LA layoffs: 439 roles cut, mostly admin/management.$951M birth injury verdict: Utah jury delivers record-breaking malpractice award.CDC in chaos: Director fired, walkouts, and even an armed attack at HQ.It’s a lot, but you know Club Nurse is here to keep you informed without making you carry the weight alone.>>The NCLEX Is Moving Remote in 2026 — What Nursing Students Need To Know>>Fake Nurse Faces 27 Years After Morphine Error Nearly Fatal for Hospice Patient>>Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Cut 439 Jobs Amid Financial Strain>>$951M Birth Injury Verdict: Nurses in Training, Sleeping Doctor Blamed>>Chaos at the CDC: What Nurses Need to KnowJump Ahead to Listen:[00:00:48] NCLEX moves to remote option.[00:03:46] Antibiotic resistance and pain relievers.[00:06:43] New Mexico Nurse impersonation scandal.[00:07:44] Children's Hospital of Los Angeles workforce reductions.[00:10:06] Utah's largest medical malpractice verdict.[00:13:02] CDC leadership crisis and implications.[00:17:21] Community engagement for a better world.Connect with Colton on social media:Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurseTikTok: @nursecolton

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