US-Based Nigerian Nurse Collins Ekeawah Faces License Revocation Over Controversial TikTok Video
A Nigerian-born registered nurse working in Ohio, United States, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for professional accountability after posting a TikTok video that many healthcare professionals and patients have described as deeply inappropriate and unprofessional.
Collins Ekeawah, who posts under the name Doctoray on social media, appeared in scrubs and gloves in the now-deleted video. The caption read: “Inserting a Foley catheter on a Gen Z female patient” accompanied by a laughing emoji. While handling what appeared to be a catheter insertion kit, he made suggestive gestures, including lip-licking, as explicit background audio reportedly from a Gunna track with sexually suggestive lyrics played.
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Foley catheter insertion is a common but intimate clinical procedure involving the urinary tract. It requires strict adherence to patient dignity, consent, and professional boundaries, particularly when performed on female patients who may already feel vulnerable.
Strong Public and Professional Backlash
The video quickly drew intense criticism online. Many women in the comments, along with fellow nurses and healthcare advocates, condemned it as sexualising a medical procedure and undermining trust in male providers during sensitive care. Reaction videos, including one by TikTok creator @rubywithnews, amplified the concerns and identified Ekeawah as working at Bon Secours Mercy Health (or associated Atrium Health Center) in Fairfield, Ohio.
Reports indicate that viewers reported the content to his employer. Calls have also grown for formal complaints to the Ohio Board of Nursing, with some urging investigation as the video breaches professional conduct standards, ethical guidelines, and regulations.
As of 25 March 2026, there is no confirmed public statement from Ekeawah, his employer, or the Ohio Board of Nursing, however, insiders from the institution have informed us of ongoing investigation possible suspension from work. Similar past cases involving healthcare workers posting unprofessional social media content have led to internal investigations, termination, and formal board reviews tha result in license loss.
Expert Insight: Why This Matters for Patient Trust
From a nursing ethics perspective, content that jokes about or sexualises intimate procedures can erode confidence in the profession — especially among female patients who already express concerns about modesty and gender dynamics in urological or gynaecological care. The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and equivalent US bodies, including the American Nurses Association, emphasise that nurses must uphold dignity and respect at all times, both in clinical settings and online.
Social media has blurred lines between personal expression and professional responsibility. Nurses in the US operate under strict codes of conduct; behaviour that could be interpreted as misconduct may trigger complaints under provisions related to moral turpitude, patient safety, or unprofessional conduct.
Fellow Nurses Africa strongly advocates for the highest standards of professionalism among African nurses in the diaspora. While creative content can educate the public, turning vulnerable patient procedures into entertainment risks damaging the hard-earned trust that patients place in their caregivers.
This incident highlights the need for clearer guidance on social media use for healthcare professionals. Nurses must remember: what is posted online can have real-world consequences for careers, patient safety perceptions, and the reputation of the entire profession.
Developing Story
Fellow Nurses Africa will continue monitoring developments, including any official response from the Ohio Board of Nursing or Ekeawah’s employer. We encourage all nurses whether in Nigeria or abroad to reflect on how their online presence reflects the values of compassion, respect, and integrity that define our calling.
Have you witnessed concerning social media content from healthcare workers? Share your thoughts responsibly in the comments. Let us protect the dignity of our patients and the integrity of nursing.
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