Kris Klassen, who is a school nurse, was called into service recently for a situation far more grave and complex than those a school nurse normally encounters. A student had collapsed in the school gymnasium, and he was not breathing. Klassen's quick actions saved the student's life. She immediately summoned paramedics and made quick use of one of the school's AEDs (automatic external defibrillator), shocking the student's heart back to beating again, in addition to administering CPR. The student is expected to recover and return to school at some point. Had it not been for Klassen's swift and decisive action, the situation could have been much worse.
"It's a great feeling to save a life. I'm really glad I had all the help I did. I can't explain how good it feels," Klassen remarked. Stories like Kris' illuminate how rewarding becoming an RN can be. The opportunity to save a life is truly incredible. It is an honor to feature this hero on the nursing blog. This story originally appeared on CBS Minnestota.
"It's a great feeling to save a life. I'm really glad I had all the help I did. I can't explain how good it feels," Klassen remarked. Stories like Kris' illuminate how rewarding becoming an RN can be. The opportunity to save a life is truly incredible. It is an honor to feature this hero on the nursing blog. This story originally appeared on CBS Minnestota.
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