Emma Court, Nursing Home Worker, April 2021
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Title
Emma Court, Nursing Home Worker, April 2021
Description
Oral history, Nursing Home Worker Emma Court. Eau Claire, Wis.
Language
English
Date
April 22, 2021
Creator
Katie Johnson
Contributor
Alexis Polencheck
Abstract
Emma Court was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and now attends the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. As a third year Healthcare Administration major, Emma has been working in a nursing home since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this interview, Emma discusses how the pandemic has affected her family, her job, and her academics. She explains how hybrid and online college courses have impacted her experience in the last year of classes before her internship. Emma talks about her initial worries about COVID-19, how her personal relationships have changed, and the broad impact of the pandemic on physical and mental health. Emma also describes her experience with masks and vaccines in both Eau Claire and Oconomowoc.