50th Annual Conference Presentations

Salt Lake City, UT


Wednesday-October 23, 2024

4:30 ~ 7:00 p.m.      Check-In / Registration                                                                                                                                                                                           

5:30 ~ 7:30 p.m. Opening Conference Welcome Reception - Join us to reconnect with friends and meet new ones!   This strolling reception will offer light refreshments and a cash bar.   Kick off your evening in Salt Lake City, UT, by checking in, picking up your materials, and grabbing a light snack before a night on the town!  We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary celebration of the last 50 years! 


Thursday-October 24, 2024

7:30 ~ 8:30 a.m.               Breakfast

7:30 ~ 8:30 a.m.              Registration - Posters Available Virtually

7:30 ~ 8:20 a.m.               Poster Presentation at Breakfast Tables

8:20 ~8:45 a.m.                Welcome Address ~ TCNS President

8:45 ~ 10:00 a.m.              Keynote Address

Dr. Ana C. Sanchez-Birkhead,  PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC

Co-Director, CCTS Community Collaboration & Engagement Team

University of Utah, College of Nursing

As a bilingual, bicultural Hispanic clinician and scientist, I have had the opportunity of working with and among diverse communities in various roles and milieus for over 30 years. In my research area, I seek to eliminate the burden of disease for Hispanic women and their families, particularly those suffering from the effects of serious chronic diseases. I have intentionally developed strong partnerships in the Hispanic community and genuine, trusting relationships with important key stakeholders that have allowed me to conduct productive research and develop effective programs that benefit and aid in the struggle to eliminate health inequities among vulnerable populations. I have contributed to creative approaches and innovations in community-based research in ameliorating health disparities through assessing, developing, and enhancing educational and supportive programs for Hispanic breast cancer survivors, women suffering from heart disease, diabetes, and depression. In partnership with community-based organizations, I have participated in several extramural and intramural funding to examine health disparities across the breast cancer continuum of care (i.e.1R43EB019931, P30CA042014). We completed several projects addressing cancer-related disparities and cultural barriers to adequate screening and follow-up care. Together with Community Faces of Utah, Alliance Community Services, and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Community and Collaborative Engagement Team, we have developed community-level interventions to better support and educate diverse communities. Together we have conducted health summits and conferences geared to community members and stakeholders to bring the benefits of research to them on a personal level. The quality and quantity of my research reflects a consistent, substantial, and positive impact in the areas of health disparities, chronic illness, cancer prevention, and survivorship care among Hispanic women.

I have been involved in many local, state, and national efforts that focus on eliminating health disparities and advocating for social justice. Currently, I am President of the Utah Hispanic Health Care Task Force, President of the Unidos en Utah Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Chief Operating Officer for Alliance Community Services and Co-Director for the CTSI, Community Collaboration Engagement Team. In March of 2017, I was invited to serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Steering Committee as part of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG’s) program to update existing, and develop new, guidelines for women’s preventive health services. As a member, I participated on a panel to develop recommendations for HRSA-sponsored Guidelines for Women’s Preventive Services. This is a program supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). I am also pleased to have contributed my mentorship, leadership and research expertise as a faculty mentor on a NINR T32 grant, “Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer, Caregiving and End-of-Life Care” and in the HRSA NEPQR Acute Care Scholars Program. All of these opportunities offer exciting learning, growth, and advancement in my role as a researcher, advocate, mentor, and community leader.

10:00 ~ 10:15 a.m. Break

Breakout Sessions

Grab your breakfast and join a table to discuss the poster presentations. You can view posters online in the conference portal until December 1, 2024. A limited number of printed materials will be available for sharing at each table. The posters will be scrolled on a large screen in the breakfast space.

Please note that the sessions list the presenters of the content. In addition, a complete list of authors appears in the Book of Abstracts, available to all conference participants.


Poster Breakouts 7:30–8:15 am.

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Table Number 1:

A. Mental Health Vulnerabilities and Environmental Justice: A Collaborative Online International Experience (COIL): Melanie Baker DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama USA; Sara Newman PhD Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador; Linda Sue Hammonds DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC University of South Alabama Mobile AL

B. Transcultural Nursing Care of the Childbearing Autistic Patient: Valuing Neurodiversity: Beth Desaretz Chiatti, PhD, CTN-B, CGNC, FTNSS, FFNMRCSI, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Table Number 2:

A. Sociocultural considerations in heart failure self-care readiness: A thematic analysis: Stephanie Turrise PhD, MBA, RN-BC, APRN, CNE, CHFN, FAHA, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA; Nia Lewis University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA

B. A Secondary Comparative Analysis: Coronary Artery Disease Prevalence and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events between South Asian Americans and Other Ethnicities: Renu Mathew FNP-BC, PACE UNIVERSITY, New York, USA

Table Number 3:

A. Cultural Adaptation of an mHealth Intervention for Diabetes Self-Management: A Futurist Approach with the Ecological Validity Model: Valerie S. Eschiti, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, CHTP, CTN-A, FTNSS; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

B.  A Secondary Comparative Analysis: Coronary Artery Disease Prevalence and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events between South Asian Americans and Other Ethnicities: Renu Mathew FNP-BC, PACE UNIVERSITY, New York, USA

Table Number 4:

A. Supporting Syrian Refugee Mothers in Canada: A Longitudinal Study: Joyce O’Mahony, RN PhD, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada

B. Addressing Food Insecurity Among Latino Immigrants: The Role of Nurses Promoting Health Equity in a Small Community on Long Island, NY: Paola A. Wilches, MSN. RN. AMB-BC, NPD-BC, GERO-BC, Northwell Health Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove, NY, USA; Meredith Minsky, BSN, RN, CRRN, Northwell Health Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove, NY, USA

Table Number 5:

A. Orientation experience of internationally educated nurses transitioning to U.S. nursing practice: Kathryn L. Robinson, PhD, RN, EBP-C, NPD-BC, OCN, UofL Health, Louisville, KY, United States; Adam Booth, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, UofL Health, Louisville, KY, United States

B. Barriers and enablers to the empowerment and advancement of nursing staff: the experiences of nurse managers: Mariana van der Heever, Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch University (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), Parow, Western Cape, South Africa

Table Number 6:

A. Delivering Culturally Competent Patient Care: A Case Study of Registered Nurses: Marie Gemelli-Carroll, EdD, MBA; Starboard Strategy, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cheryl Bradas, PhD, APRN, GCNS-BC, CHPN, CNRN; The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

B. An Integrative Review of Home Visiting Programs for American Indian/Alaska Native Families: Autaquay Peters-Mosquera MBA, BSN, RN, PhD Student UMass Chan Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, Worcester, MA, USA; Chyla Bingham-Hendrics, BSN, RN, PhD Stu-dent UMass Chan Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, Worcester, MA, USA; Terese Aronowitz PhD, APRN, FAAN Professor UMass Chan Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, Worcester, MA, USA

Table Number 7:

A. Licensed Health Professionals' Perceptions of Deafness as a Culture: A Scoping Review: Anna S. Kell, MS, RN, CNE, University of South Carolina College of Nursing, Columbia, SC, US; Robin M. Dawson, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, University of South Carolina College of Nursing, Columbia, SC, US

B. Self-reported level of cultural competence of midwives in the North West Province: Khumoetsile D Shopo, PhD, RN, RM, NE, North-West University, Potchefstroom, NWP, South Africa

Table Number 8:

A. The Development of a Culturally Responsive Curriculum to Improve Communication with Families in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Yamile Rose, BSN, RN, CBC, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA

B. Bridging the Digital Divide: The Olivia Platform - A Transcultural Mobile Intervention for At-Risk Mothers, Children, and Families: Robin Page PhD APRN CNM FACNM FAAN, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; Walter Page MS, BSN, RN, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

Table Number 9:

A. Cultivating Cultural Competency: A Qualitative Exploration of Purposeful Education for Second-Year Medical Students: Diane Presley PhD, RN – Khalifa University Abu Dhabi, UAE

B.  Prioritizing Health and Wellness in the Workplace: Hallie Evans, DNO, CRNA, APRN, CNE Middle TN School of Anesthesia, Madison, TN USA

Table Number 10: NEW MEMBER WELCOME

Table Number 11: Special Education Interest Group (SEIG)


Concurrent Session A: 10:15-11:00 a.m.

Breakout A1: Frameworks for Addressing Health Issues Impacting Diverse Populations in Genomic Science: Rebecca Kronk PhD MSN CRNP FAAN CNE ANEF Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Richard Zoucha PhD, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FTNSS, FAAN Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Breakout A2: Enhancing Dementia Care Through Culturally and Linguistically Tailored Guides for Immigrant Caregivers: A Mixed Methods Study: Meredith Troutman-Jordan PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FGSA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Boyd Davis PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Breakout A3: Cultural Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Care: Hazel Downing, RN, MN, Ed.D, Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, USA. & Kuakini Medical Center, HI,

Breakout A4: Exploring the tapestry of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Uganda: Julie M. Buser, PhD, CPNP-PC, RN, Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Breakout A5: Culturally sensitive emotional wellness program for Filipino American nurses: Riza V. Mauricio, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, CCRN, FCCM, The University of Texas Health Houston Cizik School of Nursing, Houston, Texas, USA

Break 11:00 ~ 11:15 a.m.


Concurrent Session B: 11:15-12:00 p.m.

Breakout B1: Evolution, Flexibility, and Stamina of Jeffreys’s Cultural Competence and Confidence Theory: Preparing New Nurses and Meeting Emerging Health Issues: Marianne R. Jeffreys, EdD, RN, FTNSS, The City University of New York (CUNY) College of Staten Island, Staten Island, New York, USA and CUNY Graduate Center, New York, New York, USA

Breakout B2: The Colonized Healthcare System: An Evaluation of Medicaid Funding Policy and Health Disparities in Puerto Rico: Jacquelyn N. Martin, MSN, RN, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

Breakout B3: Analysis of ethnic and racial concordance among Latino patients and healthcare providers in the Midwest: a pilot study: Maria Graf, PhD, RN, CTN-A. UW Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Breakout B4: The Lived Experience of Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults: Preparing Transcultural Nurses to Address Public Health Risk: Rebecca C. Lee, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FTNSS, FNAP, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA

Breakout B5: Implementing culturally congruent care for women experiencing homelessness with the use of Leininger’s Culture Care Theory: Jodi Allen DNP, FNP-C, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN, United States


12:00 ~ 2:00 p.m. Lunch On Your Own or Meet in the Hotel Lobby to Join a Group
* 12:00 ~ 2:00 p.m. Lunch Meeting - JTCN Editorial Board


Concurrent Session C: 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Breakout C1: Self-Care Intervention through Mindfulness and Acceptance for Frontline Nurses with PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial: Andrew Thomas Reyes, PhD, RN, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Breakout C2: Building Modern Nursing Education in the Country of Georgia: Kimberley Crawford, PhD, MPH, APRN, FNP-C, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Ga, USA

Breakout C3: Examine the Historical Evolution of Transcultural Nursing Practice, Education, Research, and Administration: Hiba Wehbe-Alamah PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CTN-A, FTNSS, FAAN U of M-Flint Nursing Mich. USA; Marilyn McFarland PhD RN FNP-BC CTN-A U of M-Flint Nursing Mich. USA

Breakout C4: The Future of Transcultural Nursing is Geospatial! Using Transcultural Nursing to Identify Systemic Racism and Chart Pathways Forward: Bridget Hamilton BSN MPH / University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC / USA

Breakout C5: Physical and Mental Health of Amish & Mennonite Women: An Ohio Women's Health Study: Dr Lora L. Wyss APRN-CNS, PhD Malone University, Canton, Ohio USA

Break 2:45 ~ 3:00 p.m.


Concurrent Session D: 3:00-3:45 p.m.

Breakout D1: Developing a Nurse-Delivered Menopausal Transition Health Promotion Intervention with Indigenous, Integrative, and Biomedical Health Education: A Community-Based Approach with Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Women: Leslie Crandall MS RN, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Breakout D2: Equipping Future Nurses: Strategies for Cultivating Ethical, Moral, and Politically Responsible Care in Diverse Healthcare Settings: Reenu M. Varghese, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Breakout D3: Gender disparities in health determinants among the Arab ethnic minority in Israel. A syndemics framework: Anat Amit Aharon, RN, MHA, PhD, Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Israel.

Breakout D4: Preparing a New Generation of Nurses to Apply Equitable Maternal Child Healthcare: Jessica Devido, PhD, APRN, CPNP, Associate Professor, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA; Iyanna Bridges, Student nurse and full spectrum doula, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Breakout D5: The Journey of Two Transcultural Nurses’ Ups and Downs of Initiating and Supporting Transcultural Nursing in a Metropolitan Health Care System: Carol Bloch, PhD, RN, CTN-A, CNS, FTNSS, Consultant. West Hills, California; Carolyn Bloch, PhD, RN, CTN-A, CNS, FTNSS, Consultant, West Hills, California

Break 3:45 ~ 4:00 p.m.


Concurrent Session E: 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Breakout E1: Health Equity Through Action: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Rural Tanzania via Experiential Learning: Krista A. White, PhD, RN, CCRN, CNE. Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA; Holly E. Margerum MS, CRNP, FNP-BC. Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA; Nicholas J. Porretta MS, CRNP, FNP-BC, CNRN, PMH-BC. Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA; Shannon M. Verleysen MS, APRN, FNP-BC, OCN. Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA

Breakout E2: Veteran Inimitable Culture Shaping Perspectives on Their Well-being: Cheryl L. Birmingham PhD, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA

Breakout E3: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Nursing Students and Project Managers in Community Engagement Interventions with Vulnerable Populations Through a Transcultural Lens: Denise Cummins, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Adrianna Watson, PhD, RN, CCRN, TCRN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Gabby Sutton-Clark, LPN, SN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Sara Prescott, SN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Tali Gardner, CNA, SN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Baylee Lovell, SN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Nadia DeVol, SN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Saydie Holyoak, SN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Grace Houston, SN, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA

Breakout E4: The effectiveness of an innovative education intervention on cultural humility and cultural awareness in final year nursing students: A quasi-experimental study: Monakshi Sawhney, NP(Adult), PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing & Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queens University, Canada

Breakout E5: Transcultural Self-Efficacy in Nursing Faculty and Students: Preparing a New Generation of Nurses: Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, FAAN, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA; Shannon Powell Lewis, DNP, PMHNP-BC, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA; Emily Bentley, DNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA

END OF SESSIONS DAY 2


Gala Dinner Program 6:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024 - $85.00 per ticket - Advanced ticket purchase required

A Cash Bar will be provided.

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishment of transcultural nursing and the Transcultural Nursing Society! Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and an evening of awards and entertainment. Get to know new members and participants and reconnect with friends and colleagues.