⭐ Transcultural Nursing Society(TCNS) NEW Member Portal
We are pleased to introduce the first-ever Transcultural Nursing Society Member Portal, created to provide a centralized, secure, and user-friendly space for all TCNS members. This new platform brings together essential tools, resources, and member services in one location for the very first time.
The portal officially launches May 1, 2026, with early access beginning mid‑April.
🟦 What the New Portal Offers
Because this is a brand‑new system, everything you see has been built intentionally to support transcultural nursing practice, education, professional development, and member engagement.
✔ A dedicated member dashboard
Your personalized starting point for accessing all TCNS member features.
✔ Easy access to your membership details and renewals
View your membership type, renewal date, and account information in one place.
✔ A growing library of transcultural nursing resources
Educational modules, downloadable materials, and member‑only content designed to support practice, education, research, pulication and administration. These materials are all in development and will be added soon!
✔ A unified place for member-only resources, mentoring, coaching, courses, and continuing education
Access TCNS learning opportunities directly through the portal.
✔ A member directory designed for connection
Find and connect with colleagues who share your commitment to transcultural nursing.
✔ Streamlined communication and support
Clear pathways to assistance, updates, and member services.
🟦 Early Access (Mid‑April)
*Not all members will receive an early access email right away. If you don’t receive one, you will still have full access to the portal on May 1, 2026, and nothing additional is required from you.
We appreciate your patience as we bring the new portal online for everyone.
- Your login link
- Instructions for accessing the portal
- A brief orientation to the new features
- Support options if you need assistance
Early access gives you time to explore before the official launch.
🟦 What You Need to Do
To prepare for launch, we recommend:
1. Watch for your early access email
The email will include your login instructions.
2. Log in during the early access period
Familiarize yourself with the new layout and features.
3. Update your member profile
Add your bio, areas of expertise, research areas, and personal details and preferences to help strengthen your engagement with the TCNS community.
🟦 Support During Launch
*As with any brand‑new system, there may be a few areas that need refinement during the first days of launch. These are normal parts of bringing a new portal online, and updates will be made as promptly as possible. Thank you for allowing a reasonable time for adjustments as we ensure everything functions smoothly for all members.
If you have questions or need assistance during early access or after launch, we are here to help.
TCNS Member Support
staff@tcns.org
We will respond promptly and ensure you have a smooth experience.
Research Study - Seeking Participants - Please consider!
Please consider participating in our research study: Exploring Nursing Faculty Perspectives on Trauma-Informed Care Content Integration in Nursing Education: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.
If you currently teach in a nursing program, we invite you to complete a brief survey and share your experiences. Your insights may help advance nursing education and support the integration of trauma-informed care content within nursing curricula.
Thank you for supporting nursing research!
https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JdE6BaQbG0qiHQ
Mark Adelung PhD, RN, CPH
Part-time Lecturer
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department of Community Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747
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 the ethical frameworks that guide 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://www.tcns.org/scholarsapplication/
Sincerely,
Rick Zoucha, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FTNSS, FAAN
Chair of the Transcultural Nursing Scholars selection committee
zoucha@duq.edu