Club Nurse
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 @nursedaddies), and we’re getting into everything from nurse life and burnout to identity, ambition, and healing — with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of heart. PERIOD.
This is your space to feel seen, spill tea, and connect with the community you didn’t know you needed. Expect nurse news, guest convos, unfiltered stories, and inspo to slay both in and out of scrubs. Because this profession is wild — but you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s laugh, vent, grow, and absolutely slay together. 💅🩺
Episodes
52 episodes
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
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 talking about, from heartbreaking loss to major advocacy moves and strikes that could resh...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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14:04
Big Announcement: Love n' Leary Nursing Podcast Joins the Nurse.org Podcast Network
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 reflect on how this milestone represents the power of saying yes to opportunity. They revisit the earl...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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14:10
So You Want to Be a CRNA? Let’s Talk Reality, Rejection, and Readiness (With Jenny Finnell)
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 Finnell, CRNA (12+ years in anesthesia and the founder of CRNA School Prep Acade...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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36:30
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
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—from ongoing strikes and major healthcare system headlines to side-hustle warnings and car...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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18:09
Nurse News: 15K NYC Nurses Strike as Governor Declares Emergency, The Pitt Golden Globes Win, and Nurse.org Is Hiring
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 largest nursing strike in New York City history and unpacks what’s actually going on behind...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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15:41
Being a Nurse, a Creator, and a Voice for Parents: Mama Nurse Tina
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-wholesome, wildly informative convo about pregnancy, birth, and the realities of modern healthc...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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47:22
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
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.We’re talking:The heartbreaking loss of certified nurse-midwife & D...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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15:30
Certified Nurse but Panicking During a Code? You’re Not Alone—Here’s How to Feel Ready (With Susan Davis)
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, EMT-P (Rescue RN + the brain behind CodePRep) is all about closing the gap between knowing the basics ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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39:28
How to Work in the U.S. as a Foreign-Educated Nurse (With Nelson Hurtado)
Colton sits down with Nelson Hurtado, founder + CEO of ANP Health, a powerhouse startup helping foreign-educated nurses navigate credentialing, NCLEX prep, immigration, and job placeme...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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Nurse News: Fake Nurse With Kenyan Fraud Past Arrested, ER Staff Raise Money to Fly Custodian Home, and Nursing Excluded as a ‘Professional’ Degree
Colton is back with post-Thanksgiving vibes, talking about the reality of working holidays, feeling all the feels, and reminding us that social media perfection is ✨ fake ✨—but our emotions? Very much real.Then we div...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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17:08
Inside Humla Health: A Nurse-Led Revolution in Staffing, Flexibility & Mental Health (With Jessica Sylvester)
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 Humla Health, a nurse-built tech platform that lets credentialed W-2 nurses create profiles, ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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30:40
So You Want to Be a Flight Nurse? The No-BS Guide with Janessa Dean
Ever thought about trading your bedside badge for a flight suit? 🚁💉 In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton chats with Janessa Dean — former ICU + flight nurse turned flight nurse coach and creator of
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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36:57
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
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 some of it is MESSY.We’re talking:👀 A viral, gut-wrenching ER video show...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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15:54
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
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. Here’s what’s making waves in nursing this week: 🚑 Jamaica issue...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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15:08
Inside the Virtual Nursing Movement Changing Healthcare Forever (With Dr. Bonnie Clipper)
In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton Lord chats with Dr. Bonnie Clipper, total nursing trailblazer and founder of the Virtual Nursing Academy. Bonnie spills on how she turned her decades in nursing leadership into a movement that’s helping hos...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:17
HLTH 2025 Recap: How Nurses Are Reshaping Healthcare
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 are straight-up changing the game, this episode is a whole vibe.Colton spills on:💡...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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16:40
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
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” statue in Poland that has everyone (rightfully) losing it, off-duty nurses going full superhero to save...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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16:52
Embracing Mortality: How Nurses Can Live Authentically
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 some major clarity — and he’s not gatekeeping it. This episode dives into how nurses see life and death...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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11:39
How to Triage Like a Pro and Prioritize Patients Under Pressure
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 (or king 👑) you are. Whether you’re calling shots in the ER or juggling six patients on the floor, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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Nurse News: @ScrubHacks’ Dog Adoption, @HospiceNurseJulie Hits 500K, Nurse Blake’s Tour, Nurse Jackie Reboot, Dog CPR Save & Viral Lab Patient
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 emotional dog adoption ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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15:59
4 Ways Nurses Are Avoiding Night Shift
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 dropping the kind of advice that’ll save your sleep, your social life, and your sanity. If night shift...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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25:00
Nurse News: The Pitt Sweeps Emmys Honoring Nurses with Noah Wyle & Katherine LaNasa, and Brown University Extends Nurse Shifts
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 a custom FIGS tux. Hollywood is finally giving nurses their flowers—we love ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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13:45
WFH Nursing Looks Perfect Online…Here’s What It’s Really Like
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 night shift, queen), what he actually does (triage + surgeon ringmaster), pay/benefits (numbers th...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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40:08
Documentation Mistakes That Could Cost You Your License (With Maggie Ortiz)
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 depositions to the documentation mistakes that can cost you your license. With 25 years of experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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38:23
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
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 &...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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