The attitudes and perceptions of practicing nurses, student nurses, and nurse educators toward computerization of health care were assessed using questionnaires sent to two general hospitals and five nursing education programs. The sample consisted of 83 first-year nursing students, 84 second-year nursing students, 52 practicing nurses, and 26 nursing faculty; the questionnaire response rate was 66%. Results fall into four general categories: perceived value of computers in health care; perceived effect of computers in nursing practice; attitude toward learning about computers in health care; and perceived factors which facilitate or hinder the implementation of computers. Although few of the respondents had experience with computers, a large majority believed they would have a profoundly positive effect on health care, particularly in more technologically-oriented areas, such as ICU/CCU, medical surgical, and emergency outpatient nursing. Most reported a desire for computer training, and three out of four practicing nurses believed a computer literacy course should be required in the nursing curriculum. Not surprisingly, financial considerations were identified as the number one factor to block the implementation of computers; however, nurses felt that a positive administrative attitude would facilitate this process. Further study which would group respondents according to age and/or nursing education is suggested. A four-page list of references and 15 data tables are provided. (JB)