NYC nurses said “yeah… no” and walked out — and we’re breaking it ALL down. 🗽💥

In this episode of Club Nurse, Colton dives into the largest nursing strike in New York City history and unpacks what’s actually going on behind the viral posts and protest signs. We’re talking safe staffing, fair pay, workplace violence, unions, picket lines, and the very messy reality of strike contracts.

If you’ve ever been confused about:

• what a nurse strike really means
• why crossing the picket line is such a hot topic
• how hospitals keep running during strikes
• or where you personally stand in all of it

…this one’s for you. 👀

>>NYC Nurse Strike Update: 15,000 Nurses Officially on Strike, Largest in City’s History

>>New York Governor Declares Disaster Emergency as Nurses Walk Out

Jump Ahead to Listen:
2:06 – 3:04 | Announcements: Nurse.org is Hiring
3:04 – 4:05 | Pop Culture Break: ‘The Pitt’ at the Golden Globes
4:05 – 5:12 · Defining Strikes & Picket Lines
5:12 – 6:34 · Purpose of a Picket Line & “Crossing the Line”
6:34 – 8:20 · Strike Contracts, Travel Nurses & The Double-Edged Sword
9:13 – 10:11 · NYC Strike Overview & Scale
10:11 – 11:03 · Emergency Order & Out‑of‑State Nurses
11:03 – 11:52 · On Being a “Scab” & Why Nurses Are Striking
11:52 – 13:03 · If You Take a Strike Contract: Practical Advice
14:03 – 14:38 | Solidarity with NYC Nurses

Connect with Colton on social media:

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

This week on Club Nurse, Colton sits down with Mama Nurse Tina (L&D nurse, breastfeeding specialist, and creator of Bump to Latch) for a chaotic-wholesome, wildly informative convo about pregnancy, birth, and the realities of modern healthcare. Tina shares why she’s passionate about making actual maternity info accessible, what it’s really like being a healthcare creator online, and why education should never come with shame.

They cover the greatest hits: minimalist hospital bag tips (think nips + bits, not your whole house), fed is best (with real talk on breastfeeding, combo feeding, and formula prep), plus a nuanced discussion on home birth vs hospital, Pitocin/oxytocin, the stuff nobody warns you about (yes, mucus plug + bloody show). They wrap with Tina’s spicy take on gender reveals: if you might be disappointed, maybe don’t film it for the internet forever.

>>Being a Nurse, a Creator, and a Voice for Parents: Mama Nurse Tina

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:01:28] Making healthcare information accessible.
[00:05:03] Building an online business.
[00:08:21] Stand-up comedy as a hobby.
[00:11:21] Essentials for hospital packing.
[00:17:01] Breastfeeding versus formula debate.
[00:19:54] Supplementing with formula options.
[00:21:25] Birth culture and personal agency.
[00:25:00] Home birth vs. free birth.
[00:28:23] Emergency department and labor delivery dynamics.
[00:30:57] Hospital birth vs. home birth.
[00:34:24] Pitocin: usage and concerns.
[00:37:18] Mucus plug explained.
[00:40:31] Gender reveals and expectations.
[00:43:10] Gender roles in parenting.
[00:46:20] Keep learning for better birth.

Connect with Colton on social media:

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

Connect with Tina on social media:

• Instagram: @mama_nurse_tina
• TikTok: @mama_nurse_tina
• Facebook: Mama Nurse Tina
• YouTube: @mamanursetina
• Website: https://www.bumptolatch.com/

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 (aka finally not cringe medical TV).
• A literal HIV nurse competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race??? Mandy Mango is serving care + charisma and we are OBSESSED.
• 21,000 NYC nurses voting 97% yes to authorize a strike — safe staffing ratios, wages, and union power are the main character energy here.
• And yes… the flu is going absolutely feral this year. Like, hospitals bringing masks back feral.

This episode is your reminder that staying informed = staying empowered. So grab your coffee, your scrubs, or your emotional support water bottle… and let’s get into it.

>>Nurses Mourn Midwife and Leader Dr. Janell Green Smith, Who Died After Childbirth

>>'The Pitt' Wins Big at the Critics Choice Awards + Season 2 Launch!

>>Meet Mandy Mango: The Nurse Bringing HIV Care to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

>>21,000 NYC Nurses on the Brink of a Strike After 97% Vote—What To Know

>>Flu Surge 2026: Record Hospitalizations — What Nurses Need to Know

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:34] A Heartbreaking Loss
[00:06:07] 'The Pitt' Wins Big
[00:08:18] Nurse Competes on Drag Race
[00:10:06] NYC Nurses Near Strike
[00:13:23] Flu Surge Hits Hospitals

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