Club Nurse

Colton breaks down a brand-new initiative that lets Filipino nurses work remotely for U.S. hospitals without leaving the Philippines. Yep, telehealth just got a glow-up. But we’re not stopping there—we’re asking the real questions too: Why are we so short on nurses here in the U.S. that we’re outsourcing virtual care? How did we get here, and what can we do to make our side of the system better? &...

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 viral incident, the rollback of ICE’s “sensitive locations” policy, and the messy moral gray area healthcare workers are now forced to navigate. It’s a tough convo—but one every nurse should hear. >>ICE Detains Landscaper After He Runs Into Surg...

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 way honest about why "good benefits" shouldn’t be the ball and chain keeping you in a soul-sucking job. If you’re waking up dreading your shift, but telling yourself you’ll hang on ‘til retirement—baby, we need to chat. This is your gentle (but s...

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 Children’s Hospital, she traded scrubs for business ownership and built I.V. League, a booming IV hydration and aesthetic biz in Boston and New Hampshire. Colton sits down with Courtney to talk IV therapy, the hustle of starting from scratch (hello, ferry dock...

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 days, and stacking shifts like a sleep-deprived Jenga tower, he’s finally hitting the brakes (barely). With humor, honesty, and a rogue car metaphor, he unpacks what happens when you ignore your limits, glamorize the grind, and forget to schedule time to just b...

Colton teams up with Coach T—aka Tania, a Montreal-based personal and professional development coach who works virtually with clients across Canada, the U.S., and Europe—for a real-talk session on burnout, identity, and the fear that keeps so many of us stuck. Whether you're a nurse questioning your path, clinging to that job title for self-worth, or just burnt out but too scared to pivot, Ta...

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 actual history of nurses in the military, shares his own COVID-era trauma, and offers a much-needed reality check: you’re probably not getting drafted, but you are overdue for a screen break. With equal parts sass and sincerity, this episode is your r...

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 needed. In this mini episode, he dives into how moments like this—whether it’s a pop star, a therapy dog, or a bag of Hot Cheetos—can seriously lift spirits on the floor. From calling out the tired old pizza party tactic to sharing real tips for bringing a...

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 what it really looks like to ditch the floor and take your nursing skills online. From burnout and identity crises to freedom, flexibility, and finding your spark again, this convo’s all about helping nurses make bold moves, get that work-life balanc...

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 Rice Krispies. No injuries, just chaos and hero nurses. Plus, Colton spills on his own run-ins with dogs, cockroaches, and one very confused bird in a pool vestibule. It’s messy, it’s hilarious, and somehow still heartwarming—classic Club Nurse energy. &...

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 tiny humans, she’s behind the lens snapping tear-jerking, joy-filled moments of pets and their people (bring tissues for those end-of-life sessions). They dive into how she built this soulful side hustle, why having something outside of nursing is non-nego...

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 coming out stories to navigating the messy mix of culture, identity, and healthcare. They’re spilling on everything: finding acceptance in scrubs, facing discrimination, and building community when it feels like the world’s not quite ready for all your...

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 k...