According to the US-based National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN, 2011), breaches of privacy and confidentiality can be intentional or unintentional and can have serious consequences for nurses and their patients. and their employers. Even though her current organization has taken no action, the patient has every right to file a lawsuit for HIPPA violations. She increased her chances of getting caught by posting this information on a social media site. As she presented herself as unprofessional, it not only affects her image, it can also affect her future.