UPDATE: Ascension St. Vincent Responds To Alleged Nurse Racism Scandal, Says LPN Is Not An Employee
- Brittiney Randolph
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
Ascension St. Vincent has now responded after JBAF19 reached out regarding the alleged nurse racism scandal involving an Indiana LPN accused of making racist and hostile statements online.
According to the response received, Ascension stated that the statements allegedly made do not align with the company’s values. Ascension also stated that the LPN in question is not an employee of Ascension St. Vincent. This response is important because it clarifies the hospital’s position and addresses one of the biggest questions raised by the public: whether the individual accused is currently employed by Ascension St. Vincent.
However, the matter does not end there.
The person at the center of the allegations is still listed as an active LPN, which means this is now a question for the appropriate state licensing authorities. JBAF19 will be forwarding the alleged statements and related information to the state licensing department to determine whether any professional review, complaint process, or disciplinary action may apply.
To be clear, JBAF19 is reporting on allegations and responses received. A social media post or screenshot is not the same as a legal finding, and Ascension’s statement does not determine whether licensing rules were violated. That decision belongs to the proper regulatory agency.
Still, healthcare workers are held to a professional standard, both inside and outside of the workplace. When someone licensed to provide patient care is accused of racist conduct, the public has a right to ask whether that behavior raises concerns about patient safety, trust, and professional responsibility.
This is not about cancel culture.
This is about accountability in healthcare.
Patients deserve to know that the people responsible for their care can treat them with dignity and fairness. Black patients, patients of color, and vulnerable families should not have to wonder whether bias could follow them into an exam room, hospital bed, nursing facility, or any healthcare setting.
Ascension St. Vincent has responded and stated that the alleged statements do not reflect its values and that the LPN is not an employee. Now, the next step is for the state licensing department to review the matter and determine whether further action is appropriate.
JBAF19 will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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