Transcultural Nursing Society

11/18/2025

📝 Submit to the Journal of Transcultural Nursing (TCN)
Are you advancing culturally congruent care through research, education, or practice?
TCN is a peer-reviewed journal that welcomes manuscripts from nurses, educators, researchers, and practitioners. Share your insights, innovations, and evidence-based approaches that shape inclusive healthcare and prepare professionals for diverse patient populations.
🌍 Your voice matters. Your work can inspire change.
🔗 Learn more & submit: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/TCN

11/18/2025

🌍 Support the Transcultural Nursing Foundation
Your contribution fuels a future of inclusive, compassionate care.

We’re committed to advancing equitable healthcare through scholarships, research awards, and education that honors cultural diversity. Every donation—big or small—helps us uplift communities and empower nurses worldwide.

💙 Give your time, talent, or financial support today.
Together, we’re shaping a healthcare system built on respect and understanding.

🔗 Learn more: www.tcns.org
💸 Donate: https://tcns.org/foundation/
🎓 Explore Awards: https://tcns.org/tcnawards/

11/17/2025

📣 Calling all transcultural nursing scholars, educators, and practitioners! The 52nd Annual Transcultural Nursing Society Conference is coming to San Antonio, TX — October 14–17, 2026, at the beautiful Embassy Suites on the Riverwalk! 🌍🩺 🧠 Theme: Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity
This year’s conference will explore:
• Global healthcare challenges through diverse cultural lenses
• Evidence-based models to enhance culturally congruent care
• Transcultural approaches in education, research, and leadership
• Ethical frameworks for equitable, responsive healthcare
📬 Call for Abstracts opens November 2025
🗓️ Deadline: May 15, 2026 — submit early for the fastest review!
We invite you to share your work, inspire others, and help shape the future of transcultural nursing.
Details at www.tcns.org

11/14/2025

🌍✨ Save the Date! Call for Abstracts! ✨🌍 Join us for the 52nd Annual Transcultural Nursing Society Conference
📅 October 14–17, 2026: 📍 Embassy Suites on the Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
🧭 Theme: Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity
This year’s conference will unite nurses, educators, researchers, and leaders committed to advancing culturally congruent care across borders and disciplines.
🎓 Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:
• Analyze global healthcare challenges through diverse cultural perspectives
• Apply transcultural nursing theories and evidence-based models
• Integrate a transcultural lens into education, research, leadership, and practice
• Evaluate ethical frameworks for equitable, culturally responsive care
📢 Call for Abstracts opens November 2025!
🗓️ Deadline: May 15, 2026
💡 Submit early for the fastest review and feedback!
🔗 Learn more and stay updated at www.tcns.org
Let’s build bridges together—toward global health equity and culturally congruent care.
Nursing Society 2026 Call for Abstracts:

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

Congratulations to Transcultural Nursing Society Scholars Dr. Turk and Dr. Zoucha!

We're proud to celebrate two outstanding Duquesne University School of Nursing faculty members recognized at this year's Cameos of Caring Awards Gala! 🎉

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Melanie Turk received the Research & Scholarship Award, honoring her remarkable contributions to advancing nursing science.
👨‍🏫 Dr. Richard Zoucha received the Nurse Educator Award, highlighting his dedication to educating future nursing professionals.

The Cameos of Caring Program honors those who go above and beyond to advance the nursing profession. The recognition of Dr. Turk and Dr. Zoucha reflects Duquesne University's commitment to academic excellence, compassionate leadership, and innovation in nursing.

Please join us in congratulating these two nurse leaders who embody Duquesne's mission! 👏

11/12/2025

🌍 Social Justice Is Nursing Justice 🌍 The Transcultural Nursing Society affirms that culturally competent care must confront the social and structural forces that shape health disparities. Our endorsed white paper calls for bold action: integrating population health, social determinants, and social justice into nursing education, practice, and research. 📚 Nurses are not just caregivers—they are advocates, educators, and change agents. 💡 Learn how TCNS is advancing health equity through culturally congruent care: https://tcns.org/socialjustice/

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans—Across Cultures, Across Generations - On this Veterans Day, the Transcultural Nursing Society proudly honors all who have served in the armed forces. We recognize the diverse cultural backgrounds, values, and experiences that shape each veteran’s journey—and we reaffirm our commitment to providing culturally congruent care that respects and uplifts every individual.
To our veteran nurses, caregivers, and community members: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your continued leadership in healing and advocacy. Your stories inspire our mission to advance inclusive, compassionate healthcare across the globe.
Today and every day, we salute you. 💙

11/11/2025

🎧Listening to Learn: Dr. Karen de la Cruz on the Heart of Transcultural Nursing: Transcultural Nursing Society Podcast
In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Karen de la Cruz shares how listening—with humility and cultural awareness—can transform nursing practice. Her reflections illuminate the deep connections between empathy, advocacy, and culturally congruent care.
💬 Tune in and be inspired:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tLg1IqbQFW8I5r9To3FRH

11/10/2025

🎉 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 🎉
The Transcultural Nursing Society proudly honors the dedication, compassion, and clinical excellence of Nurse Practitioners. 🌍💙
Your culturally congruent care uplifts communities and transforms lives.
Thank you for being tireless advocates, skilled healers, and everyday heroes.
We celebrate YOU this week—and every week! 🙌

11/08/2025

🧠📚 Just published in the Journal of Transcultural Nursing: "Essentials for Integrity and High-Quality Peer Review in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence" by Mei Rosemary Fu, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Melissa Joy Roberts, JD, MSN, APRN-BC
As AI tools reshape scholarly publishing, this timely article outlines key principles to uphold integrity, rigor, and cultural sensitivity in peer review. The authors offer practical guidance to ensure that human judgment remains central in evaluating transcultural nursing research.
🔗 Read the full article:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10436596251382994
Let’s continue stewarding excellence in science—together.

11/08/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Lee, President, Transcultural Nursing Society. 🎉