[Use of the computer as a tool for the implementation of the nursing process]

This text article has as its objective to analyze the use of the computer as a tool in the work process of the nursing professional. There are many evidences that informatics has revolutionized work processes in different service structures such as health care, education and management. Therefore, informatics is conducting Nursing to a systematic and organized practice that has propitiated individualized care to the patient. The authors describe software that gives support to the planning of Nursing Assistance and make some considerations aiming at the development and modernization of the Brazilian Nursing practice.