MY WRITINGS
“A picture may be worth a thousand words,
but a thousand words can explain more than a photo can ever share.”
– Teryn Warnke
My Published Writings
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.
My Blog
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Singapore Sling
It definitely feels like it’s been way longer than 5 days… I haven’t slept much, I’ve walked well over 10km every day, and definitely feel like I need a vacation after this trip, but I guess I can’t complain when I get to explore the world as part of my… Read more
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“This disaster is going pretty well”
The other day there was so much rain we were all wondering if this random boat in the middle of the street was actually going to start floating away…. I’m now in unchartered territory. Until now, the longest that I’ve ever been in-country for humanitarian work has been 4 weeks.… Read more
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Victory Triathlon
Last Saturday was a really hard day. 14 July 2018 – the date of our 6th Victory Triathlon. For the past 5 years my triathlon club has hosted a triathlon, and every year I have been part of the organizing committee. However, it’s a LOT of work, and Ian (our… Read more
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A day in the (camp) life.
Mornings start early here. My alarm goes off at 6:00am, but I hit the snooze button a couple times before dragging my butt out of bed around 6:15am. I enjoy quiet mornings alone, so I always try to wake up early and get to the kitchen before everyone else. As… Read more
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Football on the World’s Longest Beach
Today I got to experience a bit of Bangladeshi culture – a picnic, hosted by my organization’s local staff. But there were no blankets, or picnic baskets, or a grassy little nook to spread out on while we sipped wine, ate cheese, and chatted. It turns out a Bangladeshi picnic… Read more
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“So, what exactly are you doing there?”
I’ve received many questions from friends around the world since moving to Bangladesh: “Is it hot there?”, “Where are you staying?”, “Are you working with good people”, “What’s the food like?”, etc… most of which are pretty easy to answer: “Yes, it’s hot”, “In an apartment”, “Yes, they’re all awesome”,… Read more
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Teryn Warnke 