Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) - New Member Welcome and Information Session!
The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) is delighted to invite all new members to our New Member Orientation and Information Session!
Join us as we explore TCNS's mission to enhance culturally congruent, competent, and equitable care worldwide. This session will introduce you to:
- Our global community of members and Scholars
- Opportunities for certification, scholarships, and professional growth
- The Journal of Transcultural Nursing, annual conference, and ongoing webinars
- Ways to engage through chapters, liaisons, and UN consultative initiatives
Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1:00 pm EST
Zoom Registration Required:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/scS5BIOZRzW5CfTijWIGfQ
This is your chance to connect, share your hopes for membership, and learn how TCNS supports your journey in transcultural nursing.
For more information, visit www.tcns.org or contact us at staff@tcns.org.
Together, we live our mission!
SAVE THE DATE and Call for Abstracts!
52nd Annual Transcultural Nursing Society Conference
October 14-17, 2026
San Antonio, TX
Venue for all presentations:
Embassy Suites on the Riverwalk!
Theme: Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:
- Analyze global healthcare challenges through the perspectives of culturally diverse nurses and populations.
- Apply transcultural nursing theories and evidence-based models to enhance culturally congruent care.
- Incorporate a transcultural lens in education, research, leadership, and multidisciplinary practice.
- Evaluate ethical frameworks guiding equitable and culturally responsive healthcare.
Call for Abstracts now open - Click Here!
The deadline is May 15, 2026.
Transcultural Nursing Society - Clinical Recognition Award 2026
Honoring Excellence in Clinical Practice
The Clinical Recognition Award celebrates a Transcultural Nursing Society member who exemplifies the highest standards of culturally congruent care in clinical settings. This distinguished honor recognizes a nurse whose transcultural expertise has profoundly impacted patient outcomes, whether through bedside care, community practice, or clinical consultation.
Nominees demonstrate a deep commitment to the values of transcultural nursing and actively promote culturally responsive care both publicly and professionally. Through their practice, they elevate the visibility and importance of cultural competence in healthcare, serving as role models for inclusive, patient-centered care.
All applications for the Clinical Recognition Award must be submitted by June 15, 2026. Submissions will be reviewed by an independent committee appointed by the Transcultural Nursing Society. This committee evaluates each application based on the established criteria and supporting materials.
Questions? Contact staff@tcns.org
The Journal of Transcultural Nursing is seeking Peer Reviewers
Are you interested in becoming a Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Transcultural Nursing? The JTCN is seeking peer reviewers. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a reviewer for the Journal, please email Dr. Mei Rosemary Fu, Editor-In-Chief of the JTCN, at mei.fu@tcns.org. Please contact Dr. FU if you have any questions.
You can watch the video interview with Dr. Mei Rosemary Fu, where she discusses the Journal of Transcultural Nursing and addresses becoming a reviewer.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW
Transcultural Nursing Scholar - Nominations 2026
On behalf of the TCN Scholars selection committee, we are pleased to announce that applications for 2026 scholars are now open, and the application website is live. The application deadline is April 15, 2026, and the nominees will be notified by May 15, 2026.
The selection committee is using an online application process with criteria and instructions for the scholar nominee, the primary scholar nominator, and the secondary scholar nominator.
If you are interested in being nominated as a TCNS Scholar, please feel free to review the criteria and directions found on the following link: https://tcns.org/scholarsapplication/
Sincerely,
Rick Zoucha, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FTNSS, FAAN
Chair of the Transcultural Nursing Scholars selection committee
zoucha@duq.edu