Transcultural Nursing Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission Form Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity

October 14–17, 2026 • San Antonio, Texas
Abstract Submission Criteria

All abstracts submitted to the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) Conference must meet the following requirements:

1. Alignment With Conference Theme

Abstracts must clearly address the conference theme and objectives.

2. Submission Requirements
- All abstracts must be submitted through the secure online submission system.
- Abstracts are limited to 500 words.
- References may be included within the body of the abstract only.
- A separate reference list should not be included.
3. Ethical and Regulatory Requirements
- 3a. IRB Review Requirements
  - Research and Quality Improvement (QI) project presentations must have undergone Institutional Review Board (IRB) review.
  - IRB‑exempt studies must indicate their exemption status and will be reviewed as research if the project involves systematic inquiry intended to contribute to generalizable knowledge.
- 3b. Indigenous Populations
  - Research or other presentations involving indigenous populations must include:
  - Approval from the appropriate council or governing body of the indigenous community, and
  - If the work is research, IRB approval or IRB exemption documentation from the author’s institution.
- 3c. Required IRB Status Disclosure
  - All research, QI, and EBP submissions must identify one of the following:
    
    IRB Approved
    
    IRB Exempt
    
    Not Human Subjects Research
    
    Not Applicable (e.g., conceptual, theoretical, symposium)
4. Presentation Type Requirements
- 4a. Research‑Based Podium Presentations
  - Only completed research will be accepted for podium presentations if the abstract includes results of an investigation.
  - Research‑based abstracts should follow the IMRAD structure:Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
- 4b. Symposium Podium Presentation (Non‑Research)
  - Non‑research scholarly work appropriate for a podium session may be submitted under this category.
  - These presentations may include:
    
    Conceptual or theoretical work
    
    Program descriptions
    
    Educational innovations
    
    Practice models
    
    Policy or leadership perspectives
    
    Cultural case analyses
    
    Community engagement or partnership initiatives
  - Notes:
    • These presentations do not require IRB approval.
    • They do not include research results.
    • They are distinct from non‑podium symposium submissions.
5. Poster Presentation Eligibility
- Poster abstracts may include:
  • Pilot projects
  • Ongoing research
  • Preliminary analyses
  • Literature reviews
  • Other non‑research projects
6. Originality of Work
- Abstracts must represent new work, including: Original ideas, concepts, improvements, or revisions of existing concepts.
- Presentations previously delivered only at the local level (e.g., at the home institution or local chapter) may be submitted to the international Transcultural Nursing Society conference.
7. Required Relevance to Transcultural Nursing
- Each abstract must include a section addressing the significance or relevance of the work to the development of transcultural nursing knowledge.
8. Submission Deadline

The deadline for abstract submission is midnight Eastern Daylight Time on May 15, 2026.

Questions
For assistance, please contact: staff@tcns.org
SECTION 1 — Primary Contact & Author Information
Date

YearMonthDay
DateHourMinutesAM/PM Option
Name of Primary Contact This individual must be attending and presenting in-person at the conference.*

PrefixGiven NameSurnameCredentials
Organization Affiliation
Email — Please provide an actively monitored email address. All correspondence related to this submission will be sent to this address, and prompt responses will be necessary during the process.*
example@example.com
Current Member of the Transcultural Nursing Society? *(Membership not required but strongly encouraged)

Yes*No
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
List Author(s)/Presenters – Please list all authors and presenters in the correct order (1, 2, 3). For each individual, include their full name, credentials, and email address. You must also indicate whether each author/presenter will attend the conference in person to deliver the presentation. Remote presentations are not permitted.
SECTION 2 — Presentation Classification
Type of abstract being submitted: Check all that apply.*

Clinical PracticeEducationResearchAdministrationTheoryOther
Research vs. Non‑Research Classification: Select one option below to indicate whether this presentation is research or non‑research. Both types are accepted. All acceptances are based on blinded peer review.**

Not research or practice‑based, and not submitted to IRB (symposium)Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP)Research Based
Type of Presentation Requested: We cannot guarantee your request can be granted for this event.*

Oral/Podium/Panel PresentationPoster PresentationEither Poster or Podium
Presentation Titles for Which You Are an Author/Co‑Author: Please list the titles of all presentations you are author/co‑author on that have been or will be submitted for consideration. Presenters generally may have only one podium presentation at the conference.
Presenters generally may have only ONE podium presentation at the conference.
SECTION 3 — Ethical & Regulatory Requirements (IRB Section)
IRB Status Disclosure (Required for Research, QI, and EBP Submissions)
Please complete this section if your submission is Research, Quality Improvement (QI), or Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP).
All submitters must accurately report the IRB status exactly as it appears in the abstract.
What is the stated IRB status of this project?*

IRB ApprovedIRB/Human Subjects Ethical Review/Approval Equivalent from outside of the United States.IRB ExemptNot Human Subjects ResearchNot Applicable (e.g., conceptual, theoretical, symposium)Other - Please specify
Indigenous Populations: (If Applicable)*

YesNo
If Yes, please confirm the following - By checking the box you confirm:

Approval from the appropriate Indigenous council or governing body has been obtained.For research projects: IRB approval or IRB exemption documentation from the author’s institution has been secured.Not applicable or did not receive
Additional Ethical or Regulatory Notes: If there are unique ethical considerations, community approvals, or regulatory processes relevant to this project, please describe them briefly.
Be sure to include a section addressing how your abstract addresses transcultural nursing.
Please provide the IRB approval organization and IRB number if applicable:
SECTION 4 — Conference Alignment Requirements
Originality of Work: Is this abstract new work, gold‑standard information, and/or an original idea, concept, improvement, or revision of an existing idea or concept? Non‑research symposium presentations may be submitted.*

YesNoOther
Conference Objectives Addressed: Please indicate all conference objectives addressed by this abstract:*

1. Analyze global healthcare challenges through the perspectives of culturally diverse nurses and populations.2. Apply transcultural nursing theories and evidence-based models to enhance culturally congruent care.3. Incorporate a transcultural lens in education, research, leadership, and multidisciplinary practice.4. Evaluate ethical frameworks guiding equitable and culturally responsive healthcare.
Significance to Transcultural Nursing: Is the significance of this work to transcultural nursing clearly addressed in the abstract?*

YesNo
Theory, Model or Framework Used: (If Applicable)
SECTION 5 — Abstract Content
Abstract Title - You must complete this section even when uploading a copy of your abstract.*
You must complete this section even when uploading a copy of your abstract.
Abstract (500 Word Limit) - Each abstract must include a section on the significance or relevance to the development of transcultural nursing knowledge. You must submit your abstract in this field; attaching a copy below is not sufficient. Do not include any identifying information (names, credentials, affiliations). Abstracts containing identifying information will be rejected.*
Please be sure your abstract is not more than 500 words
Blinded Submission Confirmation: Does the submitted abstract exclude all personally identifying information from both the title and body?*

YesNo
You may upload a copy of your abstract if desired, to ensure proper formatting. You must complete the title and abstract sections above in addition to submitting a copy by upload. Thank you!

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Keyword(s)
E.g., cultural humility, Asian, diabeties
SECTION 6 — Final Submission
Terms and Conditions: Please review the terms and conditions below before submitting this abstract. Check the box to agree with these terms BEFORE submitting an abstract for review.
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Abstract Submission Form Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity

SECTION 1 — Primary Contact & Author Information

SECTION 2 — Presentation Classification

SECTION 3 — Ethical & Regulatory Requirements (IRB Section)

SECTION 4 — Conference Alignment Requirements

SECTION 5 — Abstract Content

SECTION 6 — Final Submission