Club Nurse

Some weeks, Club Nurse News reminds you what nurses are capable of, and some weeks it reminds you what nurses are up against. This week does both. On this Club Nurse Podcast news roundup, Colton Lord, RN, breaks down: The Montana wound care nurse who was impaled by his own trekking pole on Granite Peak and used his nursing instincts to hike about 10 miles to safety with the pole still in placeA former CRNA in Tennessee who, according to Board of Nursing documents, modified single-use la...

It was a heavy week in healthcare, and Colton Lord, RN, breaks down what it all means for nurses. On this Club Nurse Podcast news roundup: The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial reports deadlock as the nursing world waits for a verdictA pharmacy error at a Nashville hospital leaves patients paralyzed and brings a criminal investigation to the same city that prosecuted RaDonda Vaught (who is no longer a licensed nurse)Nightingale College sues the California Board of Registered Nursing as h...

Colton Lord breaks down five nursing news stories that actually matter this week. An ICU nurse's trial testimony went viral and nurses are calling it a masterclass in documentation — here is exactly what she did right and why "chart like you're going to court" is more than a nursing school cliché. Plus: a bipartisan federal bill that would ban forced nurse overtime nationwide, the Red Cross declaring its second-ever national blood crisis, why burnout follows nurses into non-clinic...

RaDonda Vaught's name is one almost every nurse knows. In 2017, a medication error at Vanderbilt University Medical Center ended a patient's life — and ended her nursing career. She reported the error herself, lost her license, and was later convicted of criminally negligent homicide, a case that became a national flashpoint over the criminalization of medical errors. In this episode of the Club Nurse Podcast, host Colton Lord talks with RaDonda about what actually happened, why she still spe...

A man is suing OpenAI, ChatGPT and Sam Altman, alleging the chatbot's advice to stay "recliner-bound" contributed to a near-fatal pulmonary embolism. Host Colton Lord breaks down what the lawsuit claims: negligence, unlicensed practice of medicine, defective product design. And he discusses what it signals about AI entering clinical care. He also covers the cyclospora outbreak now confirmed in 41 states, including the symptoms, the 2-to-14-day onset window, and the stool testing detail ...

This week on the Club Nurse Podcast, host Colton Lord breaks down the biggest stories in nursing news. A judge rules that an Alabama hospital must face a wrongful death lawsuit after nurse Ada Doss was killed in a hospital parking lot. The American Nurses Foundation opens applications for eight $15,000 well-being grants for rural nurses. TIME and Johnson & Johnson launch a new Healthcare Champion of the Year award that nurses can win. Nurse.org's Nursing AI Watch reveals 127 AI deployment...

In this episode, Colton covers the U.S. Department of Justice's largest-ever healthcare fraud takedown, with 455 defendants and $6.5 billion in alleged fraud spanning home health, hospice, wound care, and telehealth. He also digs into a Love Island USA moment that had social media talking after a nursing grad mixed up visual acuity scores on camera, the story of EMT Simone Kelly going viral for saving a life at the Knicks parade, and a Nevada nurse practitioner charged in a $906 million skin ...

Host Colton Lord is back with another nurse news segment of the Club Nurse Podcast, breaking down five of the biggest stories in nursing this week. In this episode, Colton covers the American Nurses Association's lawsuit against the Department of Education over the new $100,000 federal loan cap for nursing graduate students, a King County conviction that exposed a fake nurse staffing scheme placing unlicensed workers in long-term care facilities, the tragic death of a 19-year-old CNA who coll...

We spotlight the nurse and mom behind the viral children’s character Nurse Dolly. Georgia nurse Emari Etta-Tawo created the YouTube series Mini Med School to help kids feel less afraid of doctor visits through songs, storytelling, stuffed animals, and playful medical lessons. We discuss how Nurse Dolly is making health education fun and accessible for families, why representation in healthcare matters, and how one nurse’s creativity is inspiring the next generation of caregivers. Plus, hear h...

Nurse, patient, and founder Rachell Dumas joins host Colton Lord on the Club Nurse Podcast to share how her own near-death experience inspired HEARD, an AI-powered app helping patients advocate for themselves. Rachell has a background in trauma, neuro ICU, and COVID care, and traveled to New York City during the height of the pandemic. After nine pregnancy losses, two brain surgeries, and being dismissed in the ER while showing stroke symptoms, she built HEARD to give patients the tools she h...

Happy Nurses Week! In this special Nurses Week 2026 episode, host Colton Lord celebrates the 5.7 million nurses across the country and unpacks why this year carries extra weight, with Congress officially declaring 2026 the "Year of the Power of Nurses" and the American Nurses Association marking its 130th anniversary. Colton breaks down everything happening this week, from the 200+ iconic landmarks worldwide lighting up red (including One World Trade Center and Boston's Zakim Bridge) to the A...

This week on Club Nurse, Colton is back with a full rundown of the wild, heartbreaking, and wholesome moments happening in healthcare. From jaw-dropping OR mistakes to cosmic-level nurse appreciation, we’re hitting all the feels. 👀 In this episode, we cover: Surgeon charged with manslaughter after allegedly removing the wrong organ, despite nurses sounding the alarmDodgers pitcher Alex Vesia honoring the nurses and clinicians who cared for his family after the loss of his newborn daughterLPN ...

This week on Club Nurse, Colton is breaking down some truly wild healthcare news that has nurses everywhere shaking their heads. From ignored red flags to terrifying workplace violence and the most unhinged discharge situation ever, we’re talking about it all. Here’s what we get into: A nurse who was fired after sounding the alarm about a sketchy med tech… before he allegedly murdered a resident.An update on Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee and a new bipartisan bill trying to protect i...

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 updates that matter to you on the floor. Here’s what you’re getting into: California hospitals rolling out weapon detectors at main, ER, and L&D entrances—and what that could mean for your safety at work.A 63-year-old Michigan nursing student showing you it’s actually never too late to go for the RN.Night shift nurses getting less safety support...

Nursing news but make it actually interesting. Colton is back breaking down the latest healthcare headlines nurses should know about. From policy updates and AI charting tools to wild legal cases and medical breakthroughs, it’s a quick catch-up on what’s happening across the nursing world. This episode covers: Nurses getting drafted? Let’s unpack the actual law and why it’s not happening right now.A nurse creating a kid-friendly YouTube series (Nurse Dolly) to make health and doctor visits le...

This week’s news is giving myth-busting, true crime, nurse solidarity, Super Bowl romance, strike wins, and discount meds. We’re running through the biggest nurse headlines in the exact order they dropped, so you can stay informed without doom-scrolling your nervous system into oblivion. Joint Commission clears up the “no drinks at the nurses station” myth and basically says… your water bottle isn’t the villain.Netflix’s The Investigation of Lucy Letby dives into the neonatal nurse ...

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 with Mary Varghese Presti, former Johns Hopkins peds nurse turned Microsoft Health & Life Sciences leader, about Dragon Copilot for Nurses. They break down how ambient AI in Epic Rover can capture assessments in real time and help populate flowsheets, cutting down charting time and mental load. They also talk privacy, why this tool was built s...

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 reshape staffing and patient safety. If you want the context without living on your For You page, this episode does the work for you. This week’s stories: Death of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti: Honoring his life and the impact on the nursing communityL&D nurse Jen H...

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 early conversations that sparked the show, including imposter syndrome and career uncertainty, and connect those experiences to the broader responsibility of nurse leadership. The discussion explores advocacy, the importance of nurses using their voices wit...

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 Academy + TeachRN) to talk about what it really takes to get into CRNA school—and to make it through once you’re in. They get into imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, finding your deeper “why,” and how to filter out the noise and focus on feedback that actually helps. If you’re ...

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 career wins. If you want to stay in the loop without doom-scrolling, this episode has you covered. This week’s stories: NYC nursing strike reaches day 8: Patient safety at the center31,000 Kaiser nurses issue strike notice: Potential walkouts Jan 26 in CA & HIK...

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 the viral posts and protest signs. We’re talking safe staffing, fair pay, workplace violence, unions, picket lines, and the very messy reality of strike contracts. If you’ve ever been confused about: what a nurse strike really meanswhy crossing the picket line is suc...

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 healthcare. Tina shares why she’s passionate about making actual maternity info accessible, what it’s really like being a healthcare creator online, and why education should never come with shame. They cover the greatest hits: minimalist hospital bag tips (thi...

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 & DNP Dr. Janelle Green Smith after childbirth — and why this tragedy is a painful reminder that Black maternal health disparities are still VERY real (even for healthcare leaders).“The Pitt” winning big at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards and actually getting hospital life right (ak...

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 and actually feeling ready to use them. We get into why traditional mock codes aren’t cutting it, what actually builds confidence (hint: quick, hands-on reps), and how empowered teams = better outcomes. If you’ve ever frozen in a high-stakes moment, thi...

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 placement with 150+ hospitals across the U.S. Nelson breaks down how ANP is changing the game: 🚀 Guiding nurses through credentialing, English exams, and NCLEX prep (including their bilingual app, LearNCLEX 📱✨)🏥 Connecting qualified international nurses to hospitals battling staffing shortages🤝 Offering an ethical recr...

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 dive into the wildest nurse news: 👀 A fake nurse in Arizona caught using a stolen license (yes… again. WHY is this a recurring theme?).😭 The sweetest ER staff ever surprises an environmental services worker with a plane ticket home for Christmas. Prepare your tear ducts.🔥 A...

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, match with facilities, and self-schedule like Uber/Rover instead of being chained to traditional agency contracts. She opens up about her roots in rural Minnesota, how her mom’s struggle with mental illness shaped her path into nursing, what COVID exposed...

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 Flight Prep Academy. She breaks down exactly what flight nursing is, how the teams work (pilot + medic + nurse), what actually happens on scene calls vs inter-facility transfers, and why the job is way more about autonomy, critical thinking, and teamwork than TV drama. Janessa gets super real a...

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 showing a Black mom in active labor being completely ignored (how is this still happening??)✂️ An 18-year-old who literally ripped a nurse’s hair out and is now facing felony charges (girl, BE SERIOUS.)💉 The flu-season glow-up: trivalent vaccines are in, quadrivalent is out + the at...

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 issues emergency call for healthcare volunteers at Black River Hospital after Hurricane Melissa💪 Nursing student channels the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” to save a life after motorcycle crash📺 NBC medical drama St. Denis Medical set to return with a star-studded cast🚨 ER staff...

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 hospitals level up with virtual care and tech-driven solutions. They dive into her new partnership with Collette Health, how AI is changing the game (without replacing nurses), and why it’s time for nurses to stop saying “no” to innovation and start leadin...

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: 💡 Why nurses should be in rooms where healthcare innovation happens🤖 How AI might actually save nurses from burnout (not steal our jobs, promise)🏥 The wild Nurse Hackathon energy — ideas, collabs, and prototypes galore🪞 A face scanner that tells your biological age (spoi...

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 lives, and the Joint Commission finally waking up to nurse staffing issues (hallelujah 👏). Here’s what’s on deck ⬇️ 🗿 Polish nurses vs. the Lara Croft statue – why it’s sparking outrage (and petitions).📊 Joint Commission update – finally ...

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 differently, and why that’s actually the ultimate reminder to start living on purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or unsure if you’re on the right path, this one’s your gentle (but real) reality check. Jump Ahead to Listen: [00:02:38] Nursi...

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, triage is part of your everyday nursing DNA. We’re talking about prioritizing care, trusting your intuition, and knowing when to up-triage — because sometimes that “something feels off” moment can literally save a life. 💉 So grab your coffee, pop in y...

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 story lands on The Today Show.@HospiceNurseJulie – celebrates 500k followers with a sweet giveaway.Nurse Blake – on tour, making nurses everywhere laugh ‘til they cry.Nurse Jackie – the comeback is real: addiction, drama, and messy realism on Amazon Prime.Dog CPR hero – Stowe nurse saves a choking pup’s life.Black lab as a patient – nurs...

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’s got you feeling like a zombie with a stethoscope, this ep is your sign to protect your peace and find a schedule that actually vibes with your life. >>4 Ways Nurses Are Avoiding Night Shift Jump Ahead to Listen: [00:01:27] Night shift challenge...

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 to see it.Brown University Health shifts all nurses to 12-hour schedules, cutting out 4s and 8s. I’m breaking down why this change isn’t as “patient-focused” as they claim.>>The Pitt Sweeps Emmys, Honors Healthcare Workers: ‘Respect Them, Protect Them, Trust Them' ...

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 that make your ER badge quiver), licensing across states, and real-talk on WFH focus, boundaries, and burnout recovery. If you’re flirting with remote, hybrid, or “anything-but-nights,” this episode is your permission slip to choose your peace and your pa...

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 experience, Maggie shares hard truths about liability insurance, charting pitfalls, and why education is a nurse’s best defense. This conversation is eye-opening, empowering, and a must-listen for any nurse who wants to protect their practice. >>Documen...

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-b...

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 the table when it comes to healthcare innovation. They’re diving into the Nurse Pavilion at HLTH and the very first nurse-led hackathon, where all those “what if” ideas we’ve had at the bedside can actually come to life. From napkin sketches to real prototypes, Rebecca and Shannon share how nurses are turning frustrations into solutions—and prov...

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’s a PSA for everyone in healthcare—check your rooms. A Colorado nurse wins $20 million after being falsely charged and racially targeted at work. The details? Absolutely infuriating—and a major win for justice. Slay, Joppy. The plague is back, again. A camper near Lake Tahoe tests positive. Flea bites. Enough said. Epic’s teaming u...

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 anesthesia, the grind of ICU life, and what it really takes to survive CRNA school. From mentorship and emotional intelligence to the hard truths about the profession, this convo is packed with insight and inspiration for anyone curious about the CRNA journey. >>Why Most Applicants Don’t Get Into CRNA School—and How to Stand Out Jump Ahead...

From pandemic chaos to nurse boss energy, babes — this episode’s got it all. Colton chats with Stephanee Beggs, the powerhouse who turned her nursing school grind during COVID into ER experience and a thriving business with RNExplained. She opens up about surviving those first wild shifts, the family roots that shaped her path, and why advocacy and confidence are must-haves in scrubs. Plus, Stephanee gives us the scoop on her book Debrief — a heartfelt reminder that nursing is as much about h...

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 Live—but a bedpan joke steals the spotlight.From Filipino teen star to psych NP—Kim De Los Santos shares her powerful journey.Whistleblower nurse Carla LeBlanc gets fired after speaking up about deadly staffing—now the union's stepping in.Plus: Harvard’s new lithium research could be a game-changer for Alzheimer’s care.>>Nurse Blake Says Cringe ...

Colton and Nurse Jenn explore the real challenges of nursing, from delivering care in remote settings with limited resources to protecting your own well-being through healthy boundaries. Jenn shares the story behind her book Nursing Intuition and reflects on why trusting your instincts can make all the difference for patients—and for yourself. >>"Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity": ER Nurse & Author on Surviving Your Nursing Career Jump Ahead to Listen: [00:01:35] Nursing intuition i...

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 Black LGBTQ+ nurse lawmaker, fighting to make nursing care a billable service; the shocking arrest of nurse Amanda Trebach during an immigration raid; a Florida fraudster posing as a nurse; and a heartfelt goodbye to ER legend Grace Adams. Colton keeps it real on why our voices matter in advocacy and why now’s the time to reflect on the kind of...

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 Kimmel to talk about her wild, two-career hustle. From nursing school headaches to the nitty-gritty of flight attendant training (spoiler: seniority is everything), Hannah spills all the tea on how she keeps her schedule—and sanity—intact. They dive into avoiding burnout, building a supportive community, and why you don’t have to stick to the “one car...