The Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) has declined to take action against Elaine Gebhardt, RN, ending a two-month investigation into her social media posts some had deemed to be transphobic.
KSBN concluded its probe, which included an interview with Gebhardt, with a one-sentence decision:
The Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) decision was to inactivate (close) the case.
Gebhardt announced the end of the investigation of her and celebrated its conclusion with a post on X.
Later, in a statement to The Sentinel, the registered nurse said she was proud to have taken a stand for her First Amendment rights:
“This investigation has shown that there is so much government overreach for people just standing and speaking the truth. I am so glad that the decision has been made to protect the First Amendment. No nurse or licensed professional should have to go through this. But I am glad that I was able to bring to light how far this has gone and what the government is trying to do to censor so many people.”
Gebhardt added: “Today, I am still a nurse, and I will continue to be a nurse. And I will continue to fight for liberty, freedom and stand against tyranny!”
