VCU Health Investigates Nurse Over Viral TikTok Videos
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health and VCU Police have launched an investigation after multiple TikTok videos linked to a nurse employed at the hospital circulated widely online.
The videos, which were later deleted, included content encouraging actions against federal law enforcement officers, including ICE agents.
In a statement provided to Fox News, VCU Health confirmed it was aware of the videos and identified the individual as an employee within its health system. The hospital emphasized patient safety and organizational standards in its response.
“We prioritize the health and safety of anyone who comes to us for care. We are aware of a series of videos that appear to have been posted by an individual confirmed to be an employee of our health system,” VCU told Fox News. “The content of the videos is highly inappropriate and does not reflect the integrity or values of our health system.”
According to the university, VCU Police are actively assisting with the investigation. While the review is ongoing, the nurse has been placed on administrative leave and is not allowed to interact with patients or access hospital facilities.
“VCU Police are assisting with this investigation,” the university continued. “While the investigation is underway, the individual is on administrative leave and will not be in our facilities or interacting with patients.” The TikTok account associated with the nurse was identified as Redheadredemption. Although the account has since been removed, the videos gained widespread attention after being reposted and shared by other social media accounts.
Deleted TikTok Account Identified as Redheadredemption
The nurse under investigation reportedly operated a TikTok account under the name Redheadredemption, which has now been deleted. The account was identified through internal confirmation by an employee at VCU Health.
Despite the deletion, the videos continued to circulate online after being compiled and reposted.
The LibsOfTikTok account shared a compilation featuring three videos originally posted by the nurse. The compilation quickly went viral, drawing national attention and prompting further scrutiny of the content and its implications.
One of the videos was captioned #ice #resistance #sabotage and featured the nurse discussing what she described as a “sabotage tactic.” In the video, she referenced medical equipment and substances while addressing viewers.
“Sabotage tactic, or at least scare tactic. All the medical providers, grab some syringes with needles on the end,” she said. “Have them full of saline or succinylcholine, you know, whatever. Whatever.
That will probably be a deterrent. Be safe.”
Succinylcholine is a prescription medication commonly used as an anesthetic that causes rapid, short-acting muscle paralysis. The mention of the drug raised additional concerns due to its medical use and potential risks if misused.
Additional Videos Referenced Poison Ivy and Water Guns
In a separate video shared from the same TikTok account, the nurse discussed using poison ivy or poison oak as part of another suggested tactic. The video described collecting the plants and infusing them into water.
“OK for today’s resistance tip, I vote — anybody got any poison ivy, poison oak in their yard? Get some of that, with gloves, obviously, and get it in some water. Like a gallon of water. And get the poison ivy oak water and I’m going to put it into a water gun. Aim for faces, hands.”
The video did not specify a particular group or setting but continued the same theme of resistance against federal officers. The content was later cited as part of the investigation into whether the nurse’s actions violated workplace policies or professional standards.
Health experts note that poison ivy and poison oak can cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals. However, no reports have indicated that anyone was harmed as a result of the videos.
Video Encouraging Dating App Interactions With ICE Agents
The third video in the compilation, captioned #staytoxic, focused on dating apps and interactions with federal immigration officers. In the video, the nurse addressed single women directly and suggested a course of action involving spiking drinks.
“Single ladies, where these ICE guys are going, have a chance to do something, you know, not without risk, but could help the cause for sure,” she said. “Get on Tinder, get on Hinge, find these guys. They’re around. [If] they’re an ICE agent, bring some ex-lax and put it in their drinks. Get them sick. You know, nobody’s going to die. Just enough to incapacitate them and get them off the street for the next day. Highly, easily deniable.”
The video sparked significant backlash online, particularly due to the reference to drugging individuals without their consent. Legal experts have noted that such actions could carry serious criminal consequences regardless of intent.