Chinese media reported on 11/1 that a nurse at Shengde Brain Vascular Private Hospital in Qingdao, Shandong province, was suspended. This followed a video she posted showcasing her boyfriend assisting her during a night shift and directly interfering with professional medical procedures on 2/1. The nurse's intention was to portray her boyfriend as thoughtful and caring. "My partner and I are on night duty," the medical staff member stated in the controversial video, adding that her boyfriend works during the day and uses his evenings off to "support" her at the hospital, according to the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald.

In the video, the nurse's boyfriend helps her with tasks typically reserved for qualified medical personnel, such as labeling IV fluid bags. Gscn

The man, who has tattooed arms and was dressed in civilian clothes, appeared at the hospital multiple times in different outfits. Beyond personal care, such as massaging his girlfriend's shoulders, he actively participated in professional tasks. These included moving medical equipment and supplies, writing medical records, sorting medications, and labeling IV fluid bags—duties exclusively for qualified medical personnel. The video and the nurse's social media account are no longer accessible.

The incident immediately sparked outrage within the medical community. Experts affirmed that these actions seriously violated medical operating rules. Specifically, the process of preparing intravenous fluids must strictly adhere to the "3 checks, 7 comparisons" principle. Allowing an unqualified individual to label medications and record patient information is not merely an administrative error; it poses a direct threat to patient safety. Doctors warned that even a minor oversight in medication sorting could lead to dangerous side effects, even death.

The online community severely criticized the nurse's actions, accusing her of exploiting patient safety as a "gimmick" to flaunt her personal relationship.

The nurse's boyfriend was present at the hospital multiple times, in various outfits. Screenshot

On 3/2, the Qingdao Municipal Health Commission confirmed the nurse violated labor discipline by bringing an outsider into the inpatient area to assist with work. The local health inspection agency also launched an investigation to impose strict penalties on the individual and the hospital in accordance with legal regulations.

According to China's Nursing Practice Regulations, individuals who violate medical practice standards may face penalties. These range from warnings or suspension of practice for 6 months to one year, with the most severe being permanent revocation of their practice license.