Understanding The Importance Of Cultural Competence In Nursing: A Reflection On A Visit To Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple

Cultural experienceNurses have to address the unique religious and cultural needs of the different patient populations.  Aside from the fact that nurses have to deal with a variety of different cultural backgrounds, the nurses also have to foster a culture of compassion and respect while providing care to the patients. As discussed by Crawford, Stein-Parbury and Dignam (2017), it is very important for the nurses to understand different cu…