Brian Short News

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

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, 2015

We 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.

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I read this news earlier this evening. May they all RIP.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

This is such sad news. Prayers go out to everyone.

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Specializes in LTC.

I read this just now on facebook. Prayers go out to all touched by this.

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

Such a tragedy! I'm so sorry for this loss for those who knew and loved him/his family.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

Words fail me in situations like this. I hope the extended family members are able to find comfort.

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Specializes in Peds/Neo CCT,Flight, ER, Hem/Onc.

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?

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

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.

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My condolences to those who knew and loved him.

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Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

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.

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

Heartbroken. And mystified.

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Specializes in ER.

What? I'm shocked and saddened beyond belief! I'm so sorry.

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