Below is the official statement regarding the death of allnurses.com Founder, Brian Short. Some of you may have seen an earlier statement posted here that contained additional information. We have removed that statement because we are committed to protecting the privacy of all concerned. Thank you for your support. We are committed to pursuing the allnurses mission and supporting our community. Thank you for your continued support.Official Statement Regarding Passing of Brian Short, Founder of allnurses.com, September 12, 2015We are deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Brian Short, founder of allnurses.com. We respectfully request that you grant the company's employees, friends, families and associates privacy during this difficult time. allnurses will continue to support nursing professionals by providing an unparalleled peer-to-peer online community where they can share experiences and learn from and support one another.Please use this thread to post your comments of condolence and gratitude for Brian who created this wonderful nursing community that has benefited so many.
OrganizedChaos, LVN 1 Article; 6,883 Posts Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab. Has 10 years experience. Sep 10, 2015 This is such sad news. Prayers go out to everyone.
Alisonisayoshi, LVN 547 Posts Specializes in LTC. Sep 10, 2015 I read this just now on facebook. Prayers go out to all touched by this.
kakamegamama 1,030 Posts Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing. Sep 10, 2015 Such a tragedy! I'm so sorry for this loss for those who knew and loved him/his family.
OCNRN63, RN 5,978 Posts Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website. Sep 10, 2015 Words fail me in situations like this. I hope the extended family members are able to find comfort.
FlyingScot, RN 2,016 Posts Specializes in Peds/Neo CCT,Flight, ER, Hem/Onc. Has 28 years experience. Sep 10, 2015 I posted something I thought was very nice and it was removed. I'm not sure why. Would you mind returning it to this thread if you think it's appropriate because I'm not sure I can replicate it?
allnurses Guide BostonFNP, APRN 3 Articles; 5,581 Posts Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine. Has 12 years experience. Sep 10, 2015 Brian created something with allnurses.com that has left a positive impact on the nursing profession and the future of nursing. He will be remembered with deep respect for his role in that. We are all shocked and saddened by this news.
Everline 901 Posts Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health. Sep 10, 2015 I posted in this thread and it disappeared. Again, I'm so sorry for such a tragedy. My condolences go out to the extended family.
prmenrs, RN 4,565 Posts Specializes in NICU, Infection Control. Has 42 years experience. Sep 10, 2015 Heartbroken. And mystified.
Emergent, RN 2 Articles; 4,109 Posts Specializes in ER. Has 30 years experience. Sep 10, 2015 What? I'm shocked and saddened beyond belief! I'm so sorry.
