“A picture may be worth a thousand words,
but a thousand words can explain more than a photo can ever share.”
– Teryn Warnke

Devastating effects that significantly impact patients can occur when nurses don’t check in on themselves. And these effects can be exacerbated within already vulnerable populations such as those individuals who access addictions and mental health services.
An opinion piece on the importance of looking within and being aware of your own self as a method of improving patient care.

Imagine your toes dug into a white sand beach, looking out towards turquoise blue waters, the occasional friendly sea turtle or stingray lazily coasting past your field of view while palm trees sway all around you in the gentle warm breeze – a welcome reprieve from the Polynesian heat. Mo’orea… Read more

What is it that draws people towards the edge of life itself? Is it a fascination with darkness, risk, and living life on the edge? The thrill of doing something terrifying that brings life back into you? Or just the ability to say you climbed atop and stood on the… Read more

Another weekend, another birthday party drop-off. Which means, a bit of time to sit down and write. Previously, I’ve done informal year-in-review posts. For me they were a good way to reflect and put the events of the past year into perspective. And although this past year was tough, which… Read more

Hola El Salvador! We finally made it! A had indeed pulled off an incredible surprise, and finally touching down in San Salvador was a dream come true. I never expected to end up with this stamp in my passport. First impressions? The customs process is smoother than the car rental… Read more

I’d been wanting to keep these posts in chronological order, but this story is too good to wait on…. so let’s jump ahead a bit. It’s always been a dream of mine to conquer the whole of Central America. But Honduras, much like El Salvador, was always one of those… Read more
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