Transcultural Nursing Society

05/12/2026

💙 International Nurses Day 💙 Today, we honor nurses around the world whose compassion, expertise, and commitment improve health and uphold human dignity across cultures and communities. Through culturally informed and equitable care, nurses strengthen families, advance global health, and embody the true spirit of caring.
Thank you for your leadership, resilience, and dedication, today and every day. 🌍🩺

05/12/2026

Throughout Nurses Week, we celebrate nurses who champion equity in practice, education, research, and administration. By honoring culture as central to caring, nurses transform healthcare systems and improve outcomes for diverse populations across the globe.
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05/11/2026

📣 Call for Nominations! The Transcultural Nursing Society is seeking dedicated leaders to serve on our Board of Trustees and Nominations Committee. Open positions include Second Vice-President, Member-at-Large, Treasurer, and one Nominations Committee seat. If you’re committed to advancing transcultural nursing and supporting our global mission, we encourage you to submit a nomination or share this opportunity with colleagues. Help shape the future of TCNS.

NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 Now Open! Eligibility and Nomination Requirements Candidates nominated to run for office within the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) are expected to have been active members of the Society for a minimum of three consecutive years. Nominees must possess an educational and exp...

05/10/2026

Today, we honor mothers, caregivers, and all those who nurture life through love, culture, and compassion. Across communities and around the world, mothers play a vital role in shaping health, resilience, and well‑being for families and future generations.
We recognize and celebrate motherhood in all its forms, guided by respect for culture, family traditions, and human dignity. Thank you to the mothers and caregivers whose caring knows no boundaries and whose impact is felt worldwide. 🌍💙

05/09/2026

Nurses are advocates, scholars, and leaders in culturally informed care. Through knowledge, compassion, and scholarship, transcultural nurses ensure that care is not only clinically sound but culturally meaningful. This is how equity in health becomes possible.
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05/08/2026

We invite you to read the Transcultural Nursing Society’s blog reflecting on our engagement at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) - United Nations: Authored by Dr. Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, TCNS Delegate, the blog highlights the importance of nursing voices in advancing gender equity, culturally responsive care, and global health policy through international engagement.
👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.tcns.org/summit-on-the-status-of-women-at-the-united-nations/

Follow and engage with us as we continue to advance transcultural nursing scholarship, leadership, and practice on the global stage.

05/07/2026

🌍Join the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS). Are you passionate about delivering culturally congruent care and advancing health equity across communities?

Become a member of TCNS and connect with a global network of nurses, educators, and healthcare leaders committed to inclusive, compassionate care.

✨ Membership Benefits Include:
✔️ Access to transcultural nursing resources & research
✔️ Tuition discounts at partner universities
✔️ Certification opportunities
✔️ Networking through conferences & regional events
✔️ A voice in shaping the future of culturally competent care

Together, we’re building a healthcare system that honors every culture and every patient.
🔗 Learn more and join today: https://tcns.org/membership/

05/07/2026

📣 Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended - The Transcultural Nursing Society has extended the Call for Abstracts deadline from May 15, 2026, to June 1, 2026. This extension provides additional time for scholars, clinicians, educators, and leaders to share their work advancing culturally congruent, equitable care worldwide. We invite submissions that reflect TCNS’s mission to promote transcultural nursing in research, education, practice, and advocacy.
➡️ More information and submission guidelines are available at:
tcns.org/callforabstracts

05/06/2026

MANY CULTURES. ONE WORLD. CARING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
As Nurses Week begins, the Transcultural Nursing Society honors nurses around the world who deliver care grounded in culture, respect, and human dignity. Every interaction, when shaped by cultural understanding, advances health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities worldwide.
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05/05/2026

May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Pacific Islander communities, and to acknowledge their enduring impact on health, community, and care.

The 2026 theme, Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together, reflects shared resilience, interconnectedness, and collective responsibility. The Transcultural Nursing Society remains committed to advancing culturally informed practice, scholarship, and health equity across diverse populations.

Follow us to continue learning, sharing, and advancing transcultural nursing together.