Nigerian Nurse’s Viral Reaction to Patient Rejection
A Nigerian nurse working in the United States has sparked widespread discussion after revealing his reaction when patients refuse his care and specifically request a white nurse. In a TikTok video posted under the handle @everythingadams2, the nurse expressed that such requests actually make him happy because they lighten his workload.
“POV: Patient said go get me a white nurse. Me coming to the bathroom to dance. For him mind him think say him do me. One less pt for me. Somebody shout power,” he captioned the video. “Happiness wan finish me.”
Social Media Reactions
The video quickly went viral, amassing thousands of comments from viewers who shared similar experiences or offered support. User @chikiya9Davidson commented, “Please where have you been on this app have been looking for you oooo abi the other acc I followed is fake?” Another user, sylvine, wrote, “For where I dey I don join dance pass you cuz they don’t know.”
User Em2982 recounted a related incident: “Na so patient say she needs white anaesthetist for labour epidural. I tell her sure. Before the anaesthetist finished surgery to attend to her she nearly crase. I no go far so I go see her and she go see me.”
Some commenters offered words of encouragement. La Viv said, “You enlighten people how to behave and carry on in the workplace, thank you.” Others warned about the risks of posting work-related content. User bj cautioned, “Be careful posting on the job. They are taking people license when you’re in a building are you on TikTok? That’s still in time. Be careful people are getting their license taken.”
Broader Context of Discrimination in Healthcare
The nurse’s experience highlights a recurring issue in healthcare settings where patients express racial or ethnic preferences for their caregivers. Many commenters noted that such requests, while discriminatory, can inadvertently reduce the workload for minority nurses. User stitchesspeakstoo remarked, “Exactly oh… they don’t know it’s one man down one job lesser????.. don’t like me abeg ??? I don’t get that often shamimi.”
User shamimi shared a similar story: “So I was about to give medication to a patient, and she told me not to attend to her, that I should call the india nurse instead. Omo, I was so happy! I just went to sit down, pressed my phone, and enjoyed the less stress. ? Nobe me u Dey do ooo.”
Related Stories of Returning to Nigeria
In a related vein, Legit.ng previously reported stories of Nigerians returning home after years abroad. A man returned to Nigeria after 33 years in the UK, while another nurse came back after eight years. Additionally, a lady who relocated to the UK announced her permanent return to Nigeria after two years, citing personal reasons that resonated with many followers.
