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 up with Microsoft to roll out new AI tools for both patients and providers. Colton’s asking the real question: Where’s our AI charting assistant for nurses?!

>>Disabled Patient Says She Was Abandoned in Clinic, Rolled Off Exam Table to Call Help

>>Jury Awards Nurse DonQuenick Joppy $20M for Discrimination Lawsuit

>>Two U.S. Plague Cases: Fatal in Arizona, Patient Recovering in California

>>EPIC AI Tools Promise to Cut Nurse Charting Time—Reality or Gimmick?

Jump Ahead to Listen:
[00:02:18] Patient left alone in clinic.
[00:05:18] Racial discrimination in nursing.
[00:07:16] California resident tests positive for the plague.
[00:08:38] Epic's AI advancements for patients.
[00:10:14] AI documentation for nurses.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

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 to Listen: 

[00:01:06] CRNA career journey insights.
[00:05:35] Inspiration to become a CRNA.
[00:08:16] Career path to CRNA.
[00:12:20] Travel nursing trends and opportunities.
[00:14:29] ICU vs. ER experience for CRNA.
[00:19:21] Interview process for nursing students.
[00:20:24] Competitive admissions process insights.
[00:23:00] CRNA application requirements overview.
[00:27:57] CRNA school challenges and realities.
[00:30:31] CRNA lifestyle and experiences.
[00:32:39] Solo work in anesthesia.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram:  @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

Connect with Jason on social media:
Instagram: @bolt_crna

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 humanity as it is about medicine.

>>Author & CEO Stephanee Beggs on Debrief and Leading Change in Nursing

Jump Ahead to Listen: 

[00:01:38] RN Explained origin story.
[00:05:52] Unconventional nursing career path.
[00:08:36] Mother’s influence on nursing journey.
[00:11:14] Health advocacy and cancer diagnosis.
[00:14:48] Book title inspiration.
[00:20:03] New grad experiences in ER.
[00:23:18] First patient during COVID.
[00:28:33] Finding confidence in nursing.
[00:32:11] Patient advocacy in nursing.
[00:34:18] Trusting your intuition in nursing.
[00:36:01] Respect in high-stress situations.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram:  @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

Connect with Stephanee on LinkedIn and social media:
Instagram: @stephaneebeggs
TikTok: @stephbegg

Don't forget to explore her website, RNExplained

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 Nurse Question on Andy Cohen’s Show Really Pissed Him Off

>>Kim delos Santos: Filipino Teen Star, Nurse, and Mental Health Advocate

>>Nurse Fired After Podcast Criticizing Employer — Sues Hospital for Retaliation

>>Harvard’s Groundbreaking Lithium Treatment For Alzheimer's and What Nurses Must Know

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:19] Nurse Blake's TV appearance.
[00:04:10] Filipino nurse Kim De Los Santos.
[00:05:57] Carla LeBlanc whistleblower case.
[00:09:07] Lithium treatment for Alzheimer's research.
[00:10:10] Early detection for Alzheimer's risk.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

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 in ER nursing.
[00:06:08] Nursing intuition in practice.
[00:10:21] Missed opportunity in patient care.
[00:12:12] Nursing intuition and emotional processing.
[00:15:14] Writing as a therapeutic outlet.
[00:18:12] Nursing intuition in practice.
[00:22:01] Gut feelings in nursing.
[00:27:06] Importance of empathy in nursing.
[00:28:10] Protecting emotional boundaries in healthcare.
[00:34:30] Saying no to work requests.
[00:35:31] Nurse burnout and its impact.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn and social media:

Instagram: @ernurse.jenn

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 nurse — and human — we want to be.

>>Oregon’s First Black LGBTQ+ Nurse Lawmaker Is Passing Historic Laws for Nurses

>>Nurse Arrested While Filming Immigration Raid — and the Video Is Going Viral

>>Fake Nurse, Autumn Bardisa, Arrest Caught on Video After Treating 4K+ Patients For 18 Mo

>>The Nursing Community Honors The Legacy Of Nurse Grace Adams

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:26] Travis Nelson's historic nursing advocacy.
[00:05:50] Nurse detained during immigration raid.
[00:08:05] Fake nurse scandal in Florida.
[00:11:39] The legacy of a nurse.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

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 career path” rule. Plus, Hannah shares how social media and chasing her passions keep her grounded… even while she’s 30,000 feet in the air.

>>Hannah Kimmel Juggles Two Jobs—Nurse and Flight Attendant. Here’s How

>>She’s a Nurse and a Flight Attendant — How Hannah Kimmel Balances Two Demanding Careers

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:04] Nursing and flight attendant careers.
[00:04:14] Post-natal retreat nursing jobs.
[00:08:37] Non-rev travel lifestyle excitement.
[00:10:22] Nurse flight attendant emergencies.
[00:18:43] Layovers as mini vacations.
[00:19:04] Travel experiences as a flight attendant.
[00:23:45] Airline seniority and scheduling.
[00:26:41] Nursing burnout and flexibility.
[00:28:34] NurseCon experience and connections.
[00:33:45] Choose your own adventure.
[00:34:32] Self-care in healthcare.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

Connect with Hannah on social media:
Instagram: @hankimmel
TikTok: @scrubs.and.hubs

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 RegisteredNurseRN.com Hospitalized With Meningitis—Fans Rally With Support

>>Google DeepMind CEO: Why AI Could Replace Doctors, But Not Nurses

>>15 Nurses Fired After Child’s Suicide at Hospital—Union Accuses Hospital of Retaliation

If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, text TALK to 988, or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources. 

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:05] Nurse Sarah's meningitis diagnosis.
[00:04:54] AI's impact on nursing jobs.
[00:08:44] Nurses fired after patient suicide.
[00:10:11] Nurse privacy and job security.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

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 someone who is, this one’s for you.
Sobriety is possible. Support is real. And you are absolutely not alone.

>>How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More Meaningful

Jump Ahead to Listen:
[00:01:03] Sobriety journey of a nurse.
[00:04:16] Understanding alcoholism's true impact.
[00:09:11] Treating alcoholism beyond drinking.
[00:11:17] Addiction and its impact.
[00:14:17] Sober social experiences.
[00:16:49] Benefits of being fully present.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies

Check out Julie's website and connect with her on social media:

• Instagram: @hospicenursejulie
• TikTok: @hospicenursejulie
• YouTube: @hospicenursejulie

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 protections in contracts, real talk about safety on the floor, and justice for nurses who’ve been assaulted. Plus, a CPR moment so wild it involves pop culture—and maybe a little wheezing.

>>Elon Musk Says New Tesla Optimus Robot Could be a Nurse

>>Man Killed After 20-Pound Weight Training Chain Pulled Him Into MRI Machine

>>Quit Your New Nurse Job, Owe $7K+? Not Anymore—Nevada Bans TRAP Contracts, HCA Settles

>>Man Who Attacked Nurse With Scissors Guilty of Kidnapping, Assault, Sentenced to Prison

>>How One Nurse Works in the U.S. and Also Lives Her Dream Life in Sweden

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:46] Robot nurses and liability concerns.
[00:05:27] MRI machine safety hazards.
[00:08:05] Nurse violence is not okay.
[00:10:54] Employer-driven debt in nursing.
[00:14:12] Nurse news and updates.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursedaddies