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These nurses were filmed in a hospital room appearing to climb on or play around on a hospital bed. The video has sparked major debate online — some are calling it unprofessional and say they should be fired, while others argue healthcare workers need moments to blow off steam during tough shifts. 😳🤦🏿‍♂️

In January 2020, a medical helicopter transporting a donor heart crashed on the rooftop helipad of Keck Hospital at USC during its landing. The impact happened directly above operating rooms and intensive care units, just as staff were preparing for a critical transplant. With donor hearts only viable for a short period outside the body, time was of the essence.Hospital staff immediately activated emergency protocols upon realizing a helicopter had crashed above them. Despite the tragedy of the