[Perception of nurses on the use of computer at the work]

The objective of this study was to apprehend the perception nurses have on the use of computer in the hospital environment. Took part in the study 14 nurses of a public hospital. Collection of data took place through recorded interview and Field Diary. Data was analyzed according to Content Analysis technique. Six thematic categories emerged from the interviews such as the one that approached the positive aspects: speed, legibility and accuracy of the information; patients' safety and; improvements in the quality of care. Among the negative aspects copy and paste the Medical Prescriptions and Nursing; lack of computers and the nurse distancing to the patient were highlighted. In spite of the fragilities, they were all in favor of the use of computer technology at the work and they pointed it as indispensable resource to the quality of care.