Clinical Classmate: The NP Student Podcast

The Power of ‘I Don’t Know’: Intellectual Humility in NP School

Heather Day Season 1 Episode 2

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In this episode of Clinical Classmate, we’re talking about something most NP students struggle with but rarely discuss: intellectual humility—the ability to admit what you don’t know and stay teachable.

I share honest reflections on how letting go of the pressure to “know it all” actually makes you a stronger student and a safer provider. You’ll learn what intellectual humility looks like in real life, why it’s hard to practice, and how it leads to better clinical judgment.

Whether you're in your first semester or on the verge of burnout, this episode will remind you:

You’re not behind. You’re becoming. 💛

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