The herpetofauna of the cloud forests of Honduras.

The cloud forest amphibians and reptiles constitute the most important herpetofaunal segment in Honduras, due to the prevalence of endemic and Nuclear Middle American-restricted species. This segment, however, is subject to severe environmental threats due to the actions of humans. Of the 334 species of amphibians and reptiles currently known from Honduras, 122 are known to be distributed in cloud forest habitats.

The conservation status of the herpetofauna of Honduras.

The conservation status of the members of the Honduran herpetofauna is discussed. Based on current and projected future human population growth, it is posited that the entire herpetofauna is endangered. The known herpetofauna of Honduras currently consists of 334 species, including 117 amphibians and 217 reptiles (including six marine reptiles, which are not discussed in this paper).

The next agent of terror? Understanding smallpox & its implications for prehospital crews.

The possibility that biological weapons, such as smallpox, will be used is no longer unthinkable. Biological agents have been used since antiquity, and the threat that modern weapons will be used has increased since the events of Sept. 11.

A comprehensive approach to clinical evaluation.

Historically, the summative clinical evaluation of nursing students has been problematic. Tools of measurement for clinical performance have been subjective and, at times, biased at several levels. With these thoughts and past experiences in mind, the faculty in an associate degree nursing program developed a comprehensive approach to summative clinical evaluation.