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.
I am in complete and utter shock. Very little about this makes any sense, and I don't expect it ever will.
I have been a member of the site for a decade, joining when I was just thinking about becoming a nurse. I have been a member of the staff since 2009, and I have had the pleasure of meeting many members of my allnurses family, including Brian, at events in the past. This is just a devastating thing, words really fail me. I will keep their family and friends in my thoughts. Allnurses truly changed my life, and I will always be grateful to Brian for what he has created.
Truly at a loss for words... Such a tragedy.. Prayers for him and his family. He has created a community and family for every nurse no matter the specialty or experience; a place where we all share the career paths as nurses; a place we come share our fears, frustrations, hopes, dreams and our achievements.
The length of this thread is a testimony to the legacy Brian has created here. Allnurses has taught me so much about so much, not just nursing. I only got to meet him in person once, but I was in awe, like meeting a celebrity. My heart is deeply saddened for those who were close to him.
May Brian and the rest of the Shorts rest in peace.
Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.
I send my condolences to Brian's family and friends. I hope that the work he has done by creating this community will allow a part of his legacy to continue.
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klone, MSN, RN
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I'm so sorry to the AN administrators and mods. I can't begin to imagine how acutely you must be feeling this loss.