This episode is for every nurse who’s ever been like… “am I actually CRNA material?” 😅

It’s CRNA Week, and Colton sits down with Jenny Finnell, CRNA (12+ years in anesthesia and the founder of CRNA School Prep Academy + TeachRN) to talk about what it really takes to get into CRNA school—and to make it through once you’re in. They get into imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, finding your deeper “why,” and how to filter out the noise and focus on feedback that actually helps. If you’re CRNA-curious, ICU, or prepping to apply, this one’s your sign.

>>The Nurse Who Turned Mentorship Into Thriving Businesses—Jenny Finnell’s Story

Jump Ahead to Listen:

02:22 | Jenny’s Origin Story: Discovering Anesthesia
05:07 | What Makes a Strong CRNA Candidate (Beyond Grades)
06:37 | Jenny’s Application Journey: Rejection, GRE, and Persistence
09:15 | How CRNA School Requirements Have Evolved
11:24 | Transitioning from ICU RN to Independent CRNA
15:23 | Finding Your Voice as a Bedside Nurse
16:47 | Imposter Syndrome, Comparison, and Fear of Failure
19:46 | Choosing Yourself & Trying Even If You Might Fail
21:06 | How CRNA School Prep Academy Was Born
23:18 | Jenny’s Deep ‘Why’ for Mentorship & CRNA Practice
25:40 | The Power of Passionate Care in Nursing
27:02 | When to Join CRNA School Prep Academy & What’s Included
28:34 | Community, Connections & Future Classmates
29:29 | Is CRNA School Really That Hard?
30:05 | How Do People Afford CRNA School? Loans, Savings, Strategy
33:33 | Final Advice

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Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn and social media:
Instagram: @crnaschoolprepacademy

Healthcare is doing the most again, so Club Nurse is here to break it all down. This week, Colton covers the biggest nurse news you need to know—from ongoing strikes and major healthcare system headlines to side-hustle warnings and career wins. If you want to stay in the loop without doom-scrolling, this episode has you covered.

This week’s stories:

• NYC nursing strike reaches day 8: Patient safety at the center
• 31,000 Kaiser nurses issue strike notice: Potential walkouts Jan 26 in CA & HI
• Kaiser settles $556M Medicare fraud case: Documentation implications
• Fake nurse with stolen credentials injures patient: Employer charged with fraud
• Chicago nurse accused of selling fake Ozempic: Side hustles & license risk
• Nurse practitioners named best job of 2026: Top-ranked in healthcare and STEM

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

>>31,000 Kaiser Nurses Plan to Strike Across California and Hawaii, From SF to San Diego

>>Kaiser Hit With Record $556M Medicare Fraud Payout — Here’s What It Means for Nurses

>>Fake Nurse Injured Disabled Patient During G-Tube Procedure, Employer Charged With Fraud

>>Feds Say Chicago Nurse Sold Fake Ozempic: What Nurses Need to Know

>>Nurse Practitioner Named Best Job in Healthcare, STEM, and Top 100 Jobs 2026

Jump Ahead to Listen:
02:22 | New York City Nurse Strike Update
04:21 | Upcoming Kaiser Strike: 31,000 Nurses
08:11 | Kaiser’s $556M Medicare Fraud Settlement
10:55 | Fake Nurse Injures Disabled Patient
12:24 | Fake Ozempic Case
13:03 | Nurse Practitioner Named #1 Job

Connect with Colton on social media:

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

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