title: Internet tools for gastroenterology nurses and associates.
abstract: The Internet is a worldwide network of computers with powerful communication capabilities. Electronic mail, World Wide Web, search engines, Usenet, listservs, and databases are tools to send, receive, and search for information via the Internet. This article defines common Internet terminology and describes the basic Internet tools that can enhance the practice of gastroenterology nurses and associates.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas, Arlington School of Nursing, USA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Chappell
mesh_terms: D003200:Computer User Training; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education