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.
It seems the internet trolls and vultures are circling. It may be a good idea to close the thread to prevent any added heartache.
That really would be such a shame to do just because of the disrespectful few. (((((Hugs)))))) Mods and admin, I am so, so sorry for all of this you're being forced to deal with right now.
This is unspeakably sad. I was a moderator and guide here for a number of years and helped with the AN booth and the ATI conventions several times. My husband participated, as well, and would periodically trade pictures of fishing and turtles with Brian on Facebook. Brian was funny and kind and generous and had great vision. He built AN from a tiny little outpost with a sprinkling of tents into the thriving "metropolis" it is today. I can't wrap my head around any of this tragic news, but I pray for Brian and Karen's families and for this other family here at AN. I especially ask for strength and wisdom for the admins and other staff whose hearts must be breaking. Please, know that you are loved and supported and will be in the spiritual embrace of many in the days ahead.
That really would be such a shame to do just because of the disrespectful few. (((((Hugs)))))) Mods and admin, I am so, so sorry for all of this you're being forced to deal with right now.
I know. I'd hate to give in to the small-minded people who are using the uncertainty in the news to hurt the people here. But it would be worth it to prevent the kind of pain these people are stirring up.
I wish all of you mods could have some peace today. Having to babysit the site with grief in your hearts must be awful; especially for you, madwife2002, on this thread.
Good people sometimes commit horrific deeds, horrible people sometimes do good ones. Whichever one it was, AllNurses is a great site for nurses. Condolences to the staff.
I am in shock....while I didn't know Brian personally, I've talked to him quite a few times online and at conventions....my heart aches at this terrible news
ixchel
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My favorite is when the media reports a patient is "stable". Well, you don't get *much* more stable than vented and brain dead.