This study aims at identifying and analyzing the attitudes by students from different institutions regarding the use of the computer in Nursing teaching. Methodology consisted in the elaboration, application and analysis of Likert scales distributed among students of the eighth semester in higher education institutions at the cities of Ribeirão Preto and Bauru. Results indicated the computer as one of the main resources for nursing teaching and the simulation as an excellent bridge between theory and practice as well as the educational softwares useful and interesting. Authors verified the high level of interest and positive attitudes regarding the employment of computer resources in nursing teaching.
nursing; teaching; computer
