396 ■ III: HISTORICAL AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR ROLE DELINEATION
needs change over time, mentoring cannot not be a stagnant activity. A strong commit-
ment by all parties is necessary for a doctoral role assimilation. E- mentoring may also
provide a forum to close the gap associated with the lack of qualified mentors for the
underrepresented. However, as the sole mentoring method, it is a short- term solution
until we establish a larger pool of qualified culturally diverse nurse mentors. Seeking
lifelong mentorship and menteeship for all in doctoral advanced nursing practice is a
wise investment in human capital, which can ultimately improve the lives of the doctoral
advanced nurse, as well as patients and families, globally.
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