Nurse Fired After Viral Video Incident

An Iowa nurse was fired after a viral video showed her flossing her teeth over a patient, Cole 'Tiny' Cross, who was being treated for congenital heart disease at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. The video, shared by Cross's friend, depicted the nurse ignoring his attempts to get her attention while she continued to floss. The incident sparked outrage online, with many viewers calling her behavior 'disgusting' and 'unacceptable.' The hospital quickly responded by stating their zero-tolerance policy for such actions and confirmed the nurse's termination shortly after the incident was reported. Cross has since been released from the hospital, although he may require further medical care, and legal action is being considered, though not yet formally pursued. The Iowa Board of Nursing has not yet responded regarding potential consequences for the nurse involved.