Date: August 5, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST
CBRNe threats pose profound challenges to healthcare systems—not only because they are difficult to detect, but also because the consequences of exposure are often uncertain, with contamination effects that may be delayed or unpredictable. These challenges are further compounded by the wide range of agents involved and the varying complexity of injuries they cause. As a result, CBRNe risks are typical of the so-called ‘dread’ risks – defined by lack of perceived control, catastrophic potential, and fatal consequences.
This webinar addresses the urgent need for trauma nurses to strengthen awareness of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) threats and related injuries. It explores vulnerabilities in health systems, the central role of nurses in frontline detection and response, and the importance of competency-based education that integrates knowledge, skills, practice, and psychological resilience. Real-world case studies (Ukraine, Fukushima, Bhopal, Syria, Jordan) illustrate systemic gaps and emphasize the need for global collaboration and nurse-led preparedness strategies.
Speaker: Eman S. Qzih, RN, MSN, PhD, is a Jordanian nurse specializing in operating room nursing with advanced expertise in emergency and trauma surgery. She served for four years as a Trauma Program Manager, contributing significantly to trauma system development and clinical excellence. Eman currently works as a lecturer at the Military Nursing College at Mutah University. She holds a PhD from the University of Jordan and has completed advanced trauma and emergency training, including ATCN, PHTLS, TOPIC, and TPM. She has also authored multiple publications in the field of enhancing preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) incidents, contributing to research and evidence-based practice in emergency preparedness and disaster response.
Panelists:
- Knut Magne Kolstadbraaten, RN, CRNA, MSN, MHA
- Helen Jowett, RN, BSN
- Cristiane de Alencar Domingues, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN
- Krongdai Unhasuta, EdD, RN