In this conversation, Nurse Erica welcomes Colton Lord, a nurse social media influencer and host of the Club Nurse Podcast. They discuss the challenges of nursing, the impact of being a social media influencer, and the importance of mental health. They reflect on recent personal experiences including the transition from co-hosting to solo podcasting, and public social media "breakups". The discussion touches on the significance of understanding nursing unions and advocacy. Colton shares past stories from his nursing school and podcasting experiences. The discussion emphasizes the role of education and empowerment for personal growth and the value of openness about mental health struggles to foster community.   Sponsors: Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Sponsor, EKO HEALTH. You've haven't experienced a stethoscope until you've used an Eko stethoscope with advanced AI technology! Visit: ekohealth.com/uncorked for $50 off and a free chest piece cover!    Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle.   Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Support the Show: Help keep Nurses Uncorked going and become an official Patron! Gain early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. Become a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard Member: https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast     Colton Lord: Colton Alan Lord-Instagram Club Nurse Podcast Tiktok/Nurse_Daddies   Chapters: 01:30 Introduction to Colton Lord 03:21 Navigating Social Media and Public Perception 06:05 The Fallout of Professional Partnerships 08:25 The Pain of Personal and Professional Loss 20:13 Reflections on Nursing Advocacy  27:50 Nurse Erica's Why 30:20 The Dilemma of Reporting Medical Errors 33:43 Understanding Pediatric Hospice Care 40:49 Colton's Journey Through Seizures in Nursing School 48:36 The Evolution of Colton's Podcasting Journey 52:40 Enema of the Week Award 1:00:40 Patron Appreciation    Help the podcast grow by giving episodes a like, download, follow and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at: tiktok.com/nurses-uncorked https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL facebook.com/Nurses-Uncorked You can listen to the podcast at: podcasts.apple/nursesuncorked spotify.com/nursesuncorked podbean.com/nursesuncorked https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. The views and opinions expressed on Nurses Uncorked do not reflect the views of our employers, professional organizations or affiliates. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked LLC. Accordingly, Nurse Erica and Nurses Uncorked cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.