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.
Specializes in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing.
Condolences to the staff, friends, and family of Brian Short. I've been a member here for a very long time. It was this site that helped me to decide which career path to take, where to complete said career path, kid with colleagues, and I also referred other nurses here to answer what I liked to consider "frequently asked questions in nursing". Nurses do indeed cry too. I'm very sorry this happened and I hope the allnurses legacy continues on. We truly lost a pioneer.
Much love and hugs to the Short Family and the AN staff. I am shocked and saddened by the news. I have been a member of AN for tooooo long and remember when it was small enough to see Brian take a more visible role with posting, such a nice guy.
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I can't believe the things I am reading. Especially from people who don't even know this man. You are reading news articles about someone you never met & we all know the news just puts out whatever will get the most views whether they have 100% facts or not. Even it is true, we are nurses so we know people deal with mental illness & shouldn't shun them or make hate filled statements. It sickens me to read those comments. May these people rest in peace & the rest of the family find solace.
So many nurses I work with have been blessed by what Brian started. I'm still pre-nursing student and I've learned more from this site than all the time I've been in hospitals, about 3 years. It's okay to grieve this because the good will continue on. God bless.
Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.
I have no words except I am deeply sorry for this tragedy and those who knew and loved them most. My sincere condolences to all the loved ones of the Short Family. What a shocking and horrific loss.
Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.
As a former moderator here, I feel this loss keenly. But it must pale in comparison with the admins/mods who are still actively working so diligently to keep this the site it is today. To each of you, my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. I can't say how sorry I am about this tragic and horrible turn of events.
I heard the news today about an entire family found dead in their home, said a quiet prayer for a tortured soul/souls. When I logged on to Allnurses later, I discovered who it was.
I am not usually a frequent poster, but I'm usually here every day. I feel everyone on this site is a friend, I've lost a very good friend today, don't care about how or why, just feel great sadness no one could relieve this family's pain.
May peace and healing light be with The Short Family and all of us caregivers left behind.
Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.
This thread is for remembrances and condolences only. Let's not make more work for the admins and moderators than they already have in processing this tragedy.
Twinmom06, ASN, APN
1,171 Posts
how awful and tragic. May time and good memories bring all the staff peace.