This report presents a reflective analysis of a nursing experience, employing Tanner's reflective model of clinical judgment. The author, a nursing student, recounts an encounter with an elderly patient of Asian background who was admitted with diabetes, obesity, and arthritis, and who held strong beliefs in spiritual healing and Ayurveda. The reflection details the challenges of building a therapeutic relationship with a patient distrustful of Western medicine due to past experiences with racism. The report progresses through Tanner's four stages: description, interpretation, reflection-in-action, and reflection-on-action. It highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity, effective communication, and respecting patient autonomy. The author describes how they built trust, addressed the patient's concerns, and provided culturally appropriate care, ultimately leading to the patient's cooperation with treatment. The report references the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's standards of practice, specifically standards 2 and 4, to demonstrate how the author's actions aligned with professional guidelines, including comprehensive assessment, therapeutic relationships, and patient advocacy. The author concludes by emphasizing the commitment to adhering to these standards in future practice to ensure safe and effective patient care.