June 5th 2024.
Rhoda Tagle, a nurse at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, found herself in hot water after getting into an argument with a co-worker during a shift. However, things took a turn for the worse when she made some inappropriate comments on Facebook about her fellow nurses. These posts, which were visible to her colleagues and friends, were deemed "grossly offensive, prejudicial, and discriminatory" by her employer and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
According to reports, Tagle referred to her colleagues as "monkeys" and made derogatory remarks about their manners, appearance, and race. Her posts caused quite a stir among her colleagues, leading to her being reported to her superiors. One of her co-workers, who remains anonymous, was "shocked" and "disappointed" by Tagle's behavior, as it was completely out of character.
After being confronted about her posts, Tagle appeared before the Fitness to Practise Committee and was subsequently struck off from her profession. The panel found her actions to be "fundamentally incompatible" with remaining in the nursing profession and a breach of the Code of Conduct. They also noted that her comments were targeted and discriminatory towards individuals based on their race.
The panel further stated that Tagle's posts were intended for her "friends" on Facebook, and whether they were public or private did not matter. Her actions were seen as a serious breach of the nursing profession's standards and ethics, and allowing her to continue practicing would undermine public confidence in the profession and the regulatory body.
In light of these findings, the panel deemed it appropriate and proportionate to strike off Tagle from the nursing register, thus preventing her from working as a registered nurse. They concluded that her actions were significant departures from the expected standards of a registered nurse and could not be condoned.
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