Richard Duncan
A $1,000 scholarship is being developed by Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls, Texas) and United Regional Health Care System in honor of a nursing student who performed a heroic act, according to a news release.
In June, senior-year student Richard Duncan used his training to save the life of a 5-year-old boy. While vacationing in Turner Falls, Okla., he responded to the cries of a mother in chest-deep water holding the limp body of her little boy. After assessing the boy’s condition, Duncan began CPR and, after several minutes, was able to bring the boy back to consciousness. He continued life-saving procedures until the local EMT and police departments arrived. Since that time, the boy has shown no negative side effects from the ordeal.
Duncan, who is currently employed at URHCS in Wichita Falls, was praised by the police and the EMTs for his heroic efforts that saved the boy’s life.
To honor Duncan, the $1,000 scholarship is being jointly developed by MSU and URHCS. The first scholarship will be awarded to Duncan at a URHCS board meeting this month.
In June, senior-year student Richard Duncan used his training to save the life of a 5-year-old boy. While vacationing in Turner Falls, Okla., he responded to the cries of a mother in chest-deep water holding the limp body of her little boy. After assessing the boy’s condition, Duncan began CPR and, after several minutes, was able to bring the boy back to consciousness. He continued life-saving procedures until the local EMT and police departments arrived. Since that time, the boy has shown no negative side effects from the ordeal.
Duncan, who is currently employed at URHCS in Wichita Falls, was praised by the police and the EMTs for his heroic efforts that saved the boy’s life.
To honor Duncan, the $1,000 scholarship is being jointly developed by MSU and URHCS. The first scholarship will be awarded to Duncan at a URHCS board meeting this month.
