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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The Dead Sea that broke my back
The Dead Sea has always had such a mystery about it. With rumours of its healing ability, its rich history, and, because of it’s location of being wedged between Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank, the fact that it’s heavily protected, it’s no wonder. People from all over the world… Read more
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A Magic Carpet Ride
Petra is located about 1.5 hours north of Wadi Rum, along the Kings Highway and the Desert Highway. The red sands of the desert have now been replaced with a barren moon-like terrain of rolling hills and mountains. Tourist-focused shops along the way all boast signs claiming to have the… Read more
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Make sure you drink the tap water
I’m currently sitting in a brown plastic chair, nestled firmly in the red sand of Wadi Rum. The late afternoon sun in beating down on me, the heat of which competes with the cool desert breeze. All around me stands red sandstone mountains, each beckoning to either be climbed or… Read more
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The Last 48
In 12 hours time I’ll be setting off on my first trip abroad since covid hit the world. I’m beyond excited to be traveling again. Travel is a huge part of my life, and not having been able to get out of the country and explore the world has felt… Read more
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Nights in the ICU
Beeep. Beeep. Beeep. The alarm on the alaris pump is going off. Line occlusion. Bingg. Bingg. Bingg. The cardiac monitor is alarming. Low saturations. Bop. Bop. Bop. The ventilator is alarming. High circuit pressure. The doctor is bellowing out orders: “I want an x-ray, art line, and central line. And… Read more
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Ultras for days
My 2021 Death Race pack list had a few modifications this year. Instead of gels, clif bars, and compression socks, I had diapers, bum butter, and the chariot toping my list. In years past, back when I was in shape, I would be gearing up for this gruelling August long… Read more
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Teryn Warnke 