Abstract
Scholarly work in philosophy, positive psychology, and other applied disciplines reconceptualize humilityas an important element of reflection, change, and growth, but the change has not been mirrored in the nursing literature. Humilityhas a rich heritage and may be an implicit but fundamental construct in nursing. The value of humility for nursingeducation and practice rests in its conceptual basis for strategies that are currently being used. It is on theground of humility that self-reflection, response to weaknesses and accomplishments, and our orientation torelationships should rest.