Amanda Bose ’25, who currently works as a nurse in Oklahoma, was recently interviewed by KTUL, an ABC affiliate, after she saved a woman’s life at a local lake.
“As I was swimming towards her, she went under, and I was like ‘I am not going to be able to find her,’ and then she pops up out of the water,” Bose told KTUL. “By that point, she was already unconscious.”
Bose was able to grab hold of the woman and bring her to shore, with onlookers helping pull them out of the water. Because the woman was not breathing, Bose started CPR and managed to revive the woman as other good Samaritans called 911, and they waited for the ambulance.
“At the end of the day, I’m just glad we’re all safe,” Bose said.
Suzy Lockwood, associate dean of nursing, said the department is incredibly proud of Bose for stepping forward in a moment of need and using the knowledge, skills and confidence developed through the TCU Nursing program.
“This act of service exemplifies the compassion, professionalism and commitment to the community that we strive to instill in every Horned Frog nurse,” Lockwood said. “Her willingness to help a stranger in a critical moment reflects the very best of the nursing profession. It demonstrates the lasting impact nurses have beyond the walls of healthcare facilities and long after graduation.”
Bose posted on Facebook following the news interview, saying she was thankful for the outpouring of love and support.
“I didn’t help because I wanted to be titled a hero or gain anything out of this,” Bose said. “I just saw someone who needed help, and I did what I could to help them.”