It all happened during an afternoon basketball game at Northvale Public School on Tuesday.
"I was there as a spectator. I attend many of the games and volleyball and basketball during the course of the year to support the students and noticed that a student fell down," said school nurse, Joan Bohan. "And I immediately didn't see him moving and I ran from the stands to go to his aid."
The basketball player was unconscious and did not have a pulse.
"We then rolled him over. We started doing compressions, used the defibrillator, and gave two rescue breaths," said coach Mike Schulman. "And luckily, after that, he opened up his eyes and he realized where he was and started coming through."
The coach and nurse are well trained in CPR, but this was a first in front of a group of concerned parents and students.
"Yeah, it was scary. I've been coaching for a long time. I've never been in this situation before," Schulman said. "And luckily for Ms. Bohan and I, we've been trained and you know, it was just a scary situation and you know, the kid is doing great now and we're just happy about that."
The superintendent has been in touch with the boy's family, and they are thankful for the quick actions taken by the staff at the Northvale Public School.
"I spoke to the family several times between yesterday and today and each report I get just looks better and better," said Superintendent Michael Pinajian. "The student is doing really well and he's excited to return to school to be with his classmates and his teachers."
In fact, the 14-year-old seemed unaware of what happened when he regained consciousness and spoke to the nurse before heading to the hospital.
"It was priceless. His words were, 'can we finish the game now?'" nurse Bohan said. "I don't think he realized whatever happened at the moment. Yeah, it's a beautiful ending."
Thanks to a well-trained staff, it certainly was a beautiful ending.
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