VCU nurse fired after videos urge 'sabotage' of ICE using paralytic drug

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: A nurse at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health has been fired after posting a series of videos on a now‑deleted TikTok account that appeared to show her encouraging ways to harm ICE agents, the hospital said in a statement. The videos, which were shared widely on X by the account LibsOfTikTok, prompted an internal investigation and drew widespread outrage before the nurse was identified and dismissed by VCU Health.

VCU reports on nurse who posted anti-ICE videos

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health confirmed it fired the nurse who appeared in viral anti‑ICE videos. In a statement shared Tuesday night, January 27, the hospital said, “Following an investigation, the individual involved in the social media videos is no longer employed by VCU Health. In addition, VCU Health has fulfilled its reporting requirements under Virginia state law."

The statement also said that both the hospital and VCU Police began investigating the nurse after the posts went viral on X. VCU added, “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. The content of the videos is highly inappropriate and does not reflect the integrity or values of our health system.”

The university also confirmed it is cooperating with investigators, saying, “VCU Police are assisting with this investigation. Per policy, while the investigation is underway, the individual is on administrative leave and will not be in our facilities or interacting with patients.”

The videos by anti-ICE VCU nurse went viral 

In one video captioned '#ice #resistance #sabotage,' the nurse encouraged viewers to use what she described as a 'sabotage tactic' against ICE agents.

“I thought of something good,” she said, before adding, “Sabotage tactic, or at least scare tactic. All the medical providers, grab some syringes with needles on the end.”

She went on to say the syringes should be filled with "saline or succinylcholine, you know, whatever. Whatever. That will probably be a deterrent. Be safe.” For context, Succinylcholine is an anesthetic that causes rapid, short‑term muscle paralysis, typically lasting four to six minutes.

In another video, where she appears wearing scrubs and captioned “#resist,” the nurse suggested using poison ivy to harm others. “OK for today’s resistance tip, I vote — anybody got any poison ivy, poison oak in their yard?” she said. “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.”

In a third video captioned '#staytoxic,' the nurse directed a message at single women and urged them to target ICE agents by dating them and tampering with their 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.” She continued, “[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.”

She added, “I’m just saying, let’s get them where they eat,” and encouraged viewers to target places where agents stay or dine. “Somebody’s not going to be supporting these guys. Where’s the hotel where they eat? Who makes that breakfast? Let’s find them.”

Later in the video, she said, “Let’s make their lives f***ng miserable,” and urged followers to gather information by speaking with others, saying, “Talk to the people who work at the places where they are.”