COVID Experience Interview Assignment Directions

Identify someone from a vulnerable population that you can interview (example a family member, friend, someone from your church, etc.). Provide an introduction and background. Conduct the interview and gather answers to the questions below. Write up the answers to the questions using APA 7th edition guidelines (paper should be 5 pages long) and submit the completed assignment to Canvas.

Introduction: discuss the purpose of the paper and what you will discuss in the paper

Background: about COVID 19, about vulnerable populations, how COVID 19 impacts vulnerable populations, about your individual vulnerable population member that you interviewed (be sure to use reputable references to site statements in this section).

Interview questions:

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted you in general?

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted you financially?

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted your health? Have you been able to take care of your health the same way as before COVID 19? Why or Why not?

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted your diet?

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted your exercise routine?

If taking medications, how have you been able to obtain your medications? Any difficulties? If so, describe those.

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted you mentally?

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted you emotionally

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted you spiritually?

How has the COVID 19 situation impacted your relationships?

Are there other issues that have impacted you during the COVID 19 situation such as: transportation, supplies, caring for others or a pet, hygiene, mobility, etc.? If so, how?

How can a nurse best help you during this COVID 19 situation?

What lessons have you learned from experiencing the COVID 19 situation?

What is the first thing that you want to do after the COVID19 situation is gone?

Provide a reflective conclusion:

Discuss what stuck out to about this interview?

Discuss how from a Christian perspective, how we as nurses can assist our vulnerable populations during a pandemic such as COVID 19?

Last, discuss how you will see the image of God in vulnerable populations as you care for His flock during situations of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty?