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...