From a nurse taking home the crown on Love Island to promising developments in HIV treatment, Colton brings you the latest headlines shaping healthcare in this Nurse News segment. He also covers a recent case of pneumonic plague in Arizona and a devastating fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility. Because staying in the know isn’t just smart—it’s part of your nurse superpower. Clip that badge, sip that coffee, and catch up, babe.

>>Nurse Amaya Is $100K Richer and in Love—She Just Won Love Island With Bryan!

>>New mRNA Tech Exposes HIV Virus Hiding Dormant in Cells, Early Experiments Find

>>Plague Kills Patient in Arizona Hospital ER—First U.S. Death Since 2021

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:08] Nurse Amaya wins Love Island.
[00:04:14] HIV cure breakthrough research.
[00:06:41] Plague death in Flagstaff, AZ.
[00:10:04] Community support during disasters.

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We’re getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely with death has completely reshaped the way she lives: slower, more present, and with a deep sense of purpose.

We talk about the beauty in end-of-life moments, the wild reality of visioning (yes, people really see loved ones before they pass), and how grief, and stepping outside traditional nursing norms led Julie to a fuller, more authentic life. If you're craving perspective, permission to slow down, or just a little reminder of what actually matters—this one’s for you.

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

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:07] Starting hospice education online.
[00:05:09] Living versus dying perspectives.
[00:09:39] Reflection on life and death.
[00:10:20] The importance of discussing death.
[00:16:20] Love and connection at death.
[00:19:12] Survival against all odds.
[00:22:03] Hospice visions of deceased loved ones.
[00:26:01] Connection through mediumship experience.
[00:29:00] Near-death experiences and validation.
[00:30:43] Importance of discussing dying process.

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

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

Colton breaks down a brand-new initiative that lets Filipino nurses work remotely for U.S. hospitals without leaving the Philippines. Yep, telehealth just got a glow-up. But we’re not stopping there—we’re asking the real questions too: Why are we so short on nurses here in the U.S. that we’re outsourcing virtual care? How did we get here, and what can we do to make our side of the system better?

>>Filipino Nurses Can Now Care for U.S. Patients Remotely

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:29] Filipino nurses working remotely.
[00:04:47] Filipino nurses in US workforce.
[00:07:15] Remote nursing opportunities for Filipinos.

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Instagram: @coltonlord17, @nursedaddies
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