Club Nurse

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 r...

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 Hackat...

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 Crof...

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 rig...

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 someti...

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 reali...

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. >...

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....

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...

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,...

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 lay...

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...

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, aga...

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 CRN...

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, Stepha...

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: Har...

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":...

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 i...

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 av...

Heads up—this episode gets real. Colton’s diving into some tough but necessary nurse news: Nurse Sarah was hospitalized with meningitis (we’re sending all the healing vibes), AI might be coming for doctors but not nurses (Google DeepMind CEO said what they said), and 15 nurses were fired after a tragic patient suicide— major union pushback and serious questions raised. >>Nurse Sarah of Regis...

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 was the hardest thing she’s ever done. Also? The best. We talk about what addiction can look like inside the nursing world— the silence, the shame, the “functional” spirals no one wants to admit. Julie breaks it wide open. If you’re struggling, or love so...

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 nurses creeping into the breakroom (are we being replaced?!), a devastating MRI incident that’ll have you clutching your stethoscope, and why every nurse needs a backup plan—stat. He’s also shining the flashlight (the good one, from night shift) on new grad...

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 really feels like to live with gender dysphoria, the messy beauty of coming out, and the rollercoaster of medical steps that shaped his journey from female to male. We talk about the heartbreak and healing that comes with self-discovery, the power of having...

From a nurse taking home the crown on Love Island to promising developments in HIV treatment, Colton brings you the latest headlines shaping healthcare in this Nurse News segment. He also covers a recent case of pneumonic plague in Arizona and a devastating fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility. Because staying in the know isn’t just smart—it’s part of your nurse superpower. Clip that b...

We’re getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely with death has completely reshaped the way she lives: slower, more present, and with a deep sense of purpose. We talk about the beauty in end-of-life moments, the wild reality of visioning (yes, people really see loved ones before they pass), and how gr...