Spirituality is often confused and intertwined with the concept of religion, causing healthcare workers to flee (Govier 2000). It is important to avoid the stereotypical view of spirituality as purely religious and to recognize that spirituality influences everything we are and do; regardless of religious affiliation or lack of (Govier 2000). Where nurses supported the importance of spirituality, many were still uncertain about how to provide such care (Nixon et al., 2013). Education and guidance that facilitates the implementation of spiritual care is limited; the lack of adequate training and education is evident (Nixon et al. 2013). Common in many cases, spirituality is simply not seen as a priority within the healthcare system that nurses work with (Nixon et al., 2013). Spirituality continues to be seen as a burden; financially, economically and politically (Nixon et al., 2013). Inadequate staffing and economic constraints of the highly pressurized work environment return the focus of nursing care to the physical rather than the holistic domain, despite recognition of its importance (Nixon et al..