Club Nurse

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 be. If your body feels like a check engine light with a stethoscope, this one’s for you.

>>10 States Where Nurse Burnout Is Out of Control — Is Yours on the List?

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:39] Burnout in nursing community.
[00:04:05] Work-life balance struggles.
[00:09:46] Work-life balance struggles.
[00:10:40] The importance of self-maintenance.
[00:13:59] Extreme burnout awareness and discussion.

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

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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, Tanya breaks down how coaching helps you untangle the chaos and take actionable steps toward what you actually want. No judgment, no pressure—just clarity, accountability, and a reminder that it’s okay to choose a new direction.

>>You’re More Than a Nurse—This Life Coach Helps You Reignite Your Purpose

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:06] Personal and professional development.
[00:04:46] Pursuing fulfillment over corporate success.
[00:06:42] Sailing adventure and life change.
[00:12:16] Overcoming fear in coaching.
[00:14:34] Coaching duration and dynamics.
[00:16:10] Nursing burnout and career change.
[00:19:10] Fear of career change.
[00:24:02] Identity crisis in nursing.
[00:25:47] Identity tied to job titles.
[00:28:00] Self-worth and professional identity.
[00:31:05] Prioritizing joy in life.
[00:34:28] Work addiction and self-worth.
[00:38:08] Coaching services and discovery calls.

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

Connect with Tania on social media:
Instagram: @coachtmtl

🎙️ About the Club Nurse Podcast

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• Official Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.
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• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
• TikTok: @nursecolton

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 reminder to log off, breathe, and take care of the only thing you can control—yourself.

>>Nurses and the Medical Draft: What Would Really Happen?

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:06] Hard times throughout history.
[00:04:02] Managing anxiety in a chaotic world.
[00:08:13] Nurses and the draft.
[00:09:36] Military nursing and trauma.
[00:12:58] Nurses and potential draft concerns.
[00:17:44] Honoring military nurses' service.

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

🎙️ About the Club Nurse Podcast

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• Official Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.
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• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
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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 little Swifty-style joy to your unit, this one’s full of heart, laughs, and just a hint of delusion (Taylor, we’re still waiting on that guest spot). 

>>Taylor Swift Gives Patients and Nurses a Moment They’ll Never Forget

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:42] Taylor Swift's hospital visit.
[00:03:39] Service dogs in hospitals.
[00:06:49] Small gestures of kindness.

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

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• Official Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.
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  • Facebook: @nurse-org
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Connect with Colton on social media:

• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
• TikTok: @nursecolton

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 balance back, and remember: you’re more than your scrubs. 

>>WFH Isn’t Just for Tech Bros—Nurses, Here’s Your Remote Job Guide

Jump Ahead to Listen: 

[00:04:32] Remote job benefits for travelers.
[00:08:23] Remote nursing job opportunities.
[00:10:15] Remote nursing job success stories.
[00:15:07] Remote nursing work benefits.
[00:17:10] Identity and career transitions.
[00:19:48] Alternative ways to use nursing.
[00:21:37] Patient-facing vs. behind-the-scenes roles.
[00:25:18] Nurse burnout and workplace flexibility.
[00:30:07] Live your life now.
[00:33:22] Remote work benefits and challenges.
[00:38:21] Freedom in career choices.

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

Connect with David on social media:
Instagram: @davidrosenbeck, @gobeyondthebedside

🎙️ About the Club Nurse Podcast

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• Official Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.
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  • Facebook: @nurse-org
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Connect with Colton on social media:

• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
• TikTok: @nursecolton

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.

>>Bear Breaks Into Nursing Home — Nurses Fight It Off With a Walker and Rice Krispies

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:23] Bear breaks into retirement community.
[00:06:52] Animal experience in the workplace.

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

🎙️ About the Club Nurse Podcast

Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a colleague.

🌐 Connect With Us

• Official Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.
• Watch on YouTube: Subscribe to Club Nurse on YouTube to watch full video episodes and highlights.
• Follow Nurse.org:
  • Instagram: @nurse_org
  • Facebook: @nurse-org
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Connect with Colton on social media:

• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
• TikTok: @nursecolton

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-negotiable for your sanity, and how community + creativity = nurse life balance. If you’re dreaming about doing your own thing, Naina’s story is your sign to go for it.

>>This Nurse Captures ‘Soul Pictures’ of Pets—And It's Helping Families Heal

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:30] Pediatric transport nursing.
[00:04:01] Pet photography for grieving families.
[00:08:14] End of life pet photography.
[00:10:18] Pets as family members.
[00:13:08] Importance of a side hustle.

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

Connect with Nayana on social media:
Instagram: @ngpawpics

🎙️ About the Club Nurse Podcast

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• Official Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.
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Connect with Colton on social media:

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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 fabulousness. Colton dives into cultural immersion and self-discovery, while Glenn brings the wisdom (and the sass) on gender roles, love, and living loud.

It’s all about representation, safe spaces, and what it means to show up fully queer and fiercely proud—this month and every day. So grab your glitter, turn up the volume, and let’s get into this Pride talk, NurseDaddies style.

>>@NurseDaddies Talk Gay Nurse Life Across Generations—From the U.S. to the Philippines

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:17] Personal journeys of coming out.
[00:05:39] Childhood crushes and attraction.
[00:10:05] Lack of LGBTQ+ role models.
[00:11:23] Coming out stories and experiences.
[00:16:29] Exploring sexual orientation and identity.
[00:19:36] Coming out and acceptance.
[00:25:04] Safe spaces for LGBTQ individuals.
[00:25:38] Pride events and cultural experiences.
[00:30:22] Fluidity in relationships and roles.
[00:33:31] Defining relationships on your terms.

Connect with Colton and Glenn on social media:

Colton

• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
• TikTok: @nursecolton

Glenn

• Instagram: @daddy.dazoo

🎙️ About the Club Nurse Podcast

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Connect with Colton on social media:

• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
• TikTok: @nursecolton

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 know you needed. Expect nurse news, guest convos, unfiltered stories, and inspo to slay both in and out of scrubs. Because this profession is wild — but you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s laugh, vent, grow, and absolutely slay together. 💅🩺

>>Club Nurse With Colton Lord Podcast

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

🎙️ About the Club Nurse Podcast

Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a colleague.

🌐 Connect With Us

• Official Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.
• Watch on YouTube: Subscribe to Club Nurse on YouTube to watch full video episodes and highlights.
• Follow Nurse.org:
  • Instagram: @nurse_org
  • Facebook: @nurse-org
  • LinkedIn: @nurse-org
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Connect with Colton on social media:

• Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse
• TikTok: @nursecolton