Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-906618220130515861861ENDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, IranPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, IranMedical Philosophy and History Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, IranMedical Education Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran20130515<p>Background: Nursing education is mostly conducted through electronic educational programs. We aimed at assessing the Iranian postgraduate nursing students&rsquo; skills and attitudes regarding the electronic education.</p> <p>Materials and Methods: Ninety‑seven postgraduate nursing students were surveyed using questionnaires assessing their individual‑social and educational characteristics, electronic education skills, and attitudes toward the electronic education.</p> <p>Results: Scores of the students&rsquo; skills in using computer and the Internet were significantly associated with gender and the number of hours working with computer and the Internet at home and work.</p> <p>Conclusion: Prerequisites for performing electronic education programs are present at moderate levels in Iran.</p> <p>Key words: Attitude, electronic learning, nursing students, skill</p>http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/861http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/861/628