“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.

Why is it that lately my travels seem to be plagued by flight delays, cancellations, running across airports trying to catch flights, and excessive anxiety? Is it because I jinx myself by writing about it? This is twice in a row it’s happened now. I talk about how I hope… Read more

So, last Monday began like any other Monday morning. I stumbled downstairs at 5:30am, pulled towards the sweet smell of my brewing life source. I poured myself a cup of the hot black liquid in an effort to bring life back into my body. And that’s when I noticed it.… Read more

We greeted Tahiti with our blurry-eyed smiles as we walked down the plane stairs and on to the tarmac. Tahiti greeted us in return with its hot, humid air, and hip-shaking island beats. We danced our way through customs and into the duty free shop to collect our half-price liquor… Read more

They say bad things come in threes. But for us, it came in multiples of much more. Let me count the ways Sigh. Things weren’t off to a great start. But, we tried to make the best of the situation we were in. A pint of SFO local, a nice… Read more

I used to think I was living spontaneously when I booked flights 72 hours before their departure. But last night I took things to a whole new level. And let me tell you, there’s nothing quite as terrifying as booking flights to Tahiti… 6.5 hours before departure time. Now, let… Read more

Although change can be good, needed even, change is difficult. Sometimes we change because it’s necessary. Whether it’s a life event that necessitates us to take on a different role – such as a familial role or a new role at work – or because we need a break; a… Read more
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