Recognizing the increasing importance of mentoring in helping professional nurses adapt to and function effectively in this vastly changed health care world, JONA features The Mentoring Dimension each month. The Mentoring Dimension is a dialogue between you the readers and the author, each sharing experiences and views about different aspects of mentoring. In some articles, Dr. Darling will respond to questions asked by you. In other articles, she will present your views in response to questions asked of you in a prior article. We want to hear from you about aspects of mentoring that intrigue, confound, interest, or concern you. Please write to Dr. Darling in care of JONA, 505 West Hollis Street, Suite 211, Nashua, NH 03062. While she cannot reply to every letter personally, she will respond to as many as possible through The Mentoring Dimension.