When you need to know how others have dealt with a proposed health care change, you cannot wait three months for the next conference, or nine months for the next book to come out - this is the real power of the Internet. It allows the instant exchange of information with peers around the world, giving you the knowledge edge to keep your nursing or health care practice progressive. This is a primer to for those who have little or no computer experience, describing in plain language the Net and how it works, including how to use various Internet tools. In addition, Margaret Edwards provides an extensive listing of health-related Internet resources, from an on-line version of the American Journal of Nursing, to the "Virtual Nursing Centre". In short, readers will find this directory, complete with descriptions of each entry, a treasure trove of the information resources available for health care professionals on the Internet.