“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.

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