Nurse News: NCLEX Goes Remote, Pain Relievers & Antibiotic Risk, Fake Nurse Faces 27 Years, CHLA Cuts 439 Jobs, $951M Birth Injury Verdict, and CDC Chaos

Hello, hellooo babes—your daddy Colton here with this week’s hot brew of nursing news. Here’s what we’re spilling today: NCLEX goes remote: At-home testing with 360° AI proctoring. Convenient or chaos? Tylenol & ibuprofen drama: New research says they may fuel antibiotic resistance. Imposter nurse alert: Fake nurse in New Mexico nearly killed a patient with morphine. Children’s Hospital LA layoffs: 439 roles cut, mostly admin/management. $951M birth injury verdict: Utah jury delivers record-breaking malpractice award. CDC in chaos: Director fired, walkouts, and even an armed attack at HQ. It’s a lot, but you know Club Nurse is here to keep you informed without making you carry the weight alone. >>The NCLEX Is Moving Remote in 2026 — What Nursing Students Need To Know >>Fake Nurse Faces 27 Years After Morphine Error Nearly Fatal for Hospice Patient >>Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Cut 439 Jobs Amid Financial Strain >>$951M Birth Injury Verdict: Nurses in Training, Sleeping Doctor Blamed >>Chaos at the CDC: What Nurses Need to Know Jump Ahead to Listen: [00:00:48] NCLEX moves to remote option. [00:03:46] Antibiotic resistance and pain relievers. [00:06:43] New Mexico Nurse impersonation scandal. [00:07:44] Children's Hospital of Los Angeles workforce reductions. [00:10:06] Utah's largest medical malpractice verdict. [00:13:02] CDC leadership crisis and implications. [00:17:21] Community engagement for a better world. 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 TikTok: @nurse.org Connect with Colton on social media: Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurse TikTok: @nursecolton