Transcultural Nursing Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission Criteria

The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) invites submissions that advance transcultural nursing knowledge and culturally informed care across global health, health equity, education, leadership, policy, research, and practice. All abstracts are subject to blinded peer review and must meet the following requirements.

1. Conference Theme and Relevance

Abstracts must clearly align with the conference theme and demonstrate relevance to culturally informed care, global health, health equity, cultural humility, diversity and inclusion, or related areas of nursing scholarship, education, leadership, research, policy, or practice.

2. Submission Requirements

All abstracts must be submitted through the official online abstract submission system.
Abstracts are limited to 500 words.
References, if included, must be in-line references only.
Do not include a separate reference list.
Abstracts must be prepared for blinded peer review and may not contain author names, institutional affiliations, acknowledgments, or other identifying information within the abstract text.

3. Ethical and Regulatory Requirements

3.1 Institutional Review Board (IRB) Review

Research, Quality Improvement (QI), and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) submissions involving human participants or human data must have documentation of institutional review, determination, exemption, or approval in accordance with local organizational policies and applicable regulations.

Research and EBP/QI submissions must identify one of the following:

IRB Approved
IRB Exempt
Not Human Subjects Research
Not Applicable

Studies determined to be exempt should indicate their exemption status. Projects involving systematic investigation intended to contribute to generalizable knowledge will be reviewed as research submissions.

3.2 Indigenous and Tribal Community Approval

Presentations involving Indigenous, Tribal, First Nations, Native American, Alaska Native, Inuit, or Métis communities must demonstrate appropriate community engagement and approval.

Such submissions must include:

Approval from the appropriate Tribal Council, governing body, or community authority when applicable.
IRB approval or exemption documentation from the presenter's institution for research projects involving Indigenous populations.

4. Disclosure Requirements

4.1 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

All presenters must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest related to the presentation content, including financial relationships, consulting arrangements, employment, research support, ownership interests, or other affiliations that could influence the presentation.

Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest may result in withdrawal of the presentation from the conference program.

4.2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

Authors must disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the preparation of submitted materials. Use of AI for grammar, spelling, formatting, and language editing is permitted. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted content.

5. Presentation Categories

5.1 Research Podium Presentations
Research podium presentations should include completed data collection and sufficient findings to support meaningful conclusions and discussion.

Research abstracts should include:

Background or Purpose
Methods
Results
Conclusions/Implications

Abstracts describing studies without findings available at the time of submission may be more appropriate for poster presentation.

5.2 Scholarly Podium Presentations (Non-Research)
Non-research podium presentations may include scholarly work such as:

Theoretical or conceptual analyses
Educational innovations
Clinical practice models
Program development and evaluation
Leadership initiatives
Policy analyses
Community engagement and partnership initiatives
Cultural case studies

These presentations do not require IRB review unless they involve research activities with human participants.

6. Poster Presentations

Poster presentations may include completed projects or work in progress when findings are sufficiently developed to support meaningful discussion.

Poster presentations may include:

Completed research
Pilot studies
Ongoing research
Quality improvement projects
Evidence-based practice initiatives
Program evaluations
Literature reviews
Educational projects
Clinical innovations
Community engagement initiatives

7. Originality of Work

Abstracts should represent original scholarship, innovation, or significant advancements in existing knowledge or practice.

You may submit work previously presented at a local institution, chapter meeting, or regional conference. Presentations previously delivered at a TCNS Annual Conference should reflect substantial new findings, developments, or updates.

8. Relevance to Transcultural Nursing

All submissions must clearly describe the work's significance to transcultural nursing and its contribution to culturally congruent care, cultural humility, health equity, global health, or the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice.

9. Virtual Presentation Requests

A limited number of virtual presentation opportunities may be available for presenters residing outside the United States who are unable to attend the conference in person due to significant travel barriers.

Applicants requesting virtual consideration must:

Demonstrate a significant barrier to travel.
Submit an abstract that receives a successful peer-review evaluation.
Provide a pre-recorded 30-minute presentation by October 1, 2027.
Complete all required continuing education (CE) documentation and disclosures.
Register for the conference and pay the applicable registration fee by September 1, 2027.
Participate in a live question-and-answer session at the date and time designated by the conference planners.
Have reliable technology and internet connectivity to support virtual participation.

The committee reviews virtual presentation requests individually and does not guarantee them.

10. Continuing Education Compliance

Accepted presenters must comply with all continuing education planning requirements, disclosure requests, and submission deadlines established by TCNS and its accrediting partners.

11. Submission Deadline
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 1, 2027, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Questions?
For assistance regarding abstract submissions, please contact:

TCNS Headquarters
📧 staff@tcns.org
🌐 www.tcns.org

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Current Member of the Transcultural Nursing Society? *Membership is not required for abstract submission or acceptance. However, membership is encouraged to support engagement with the Society and its mission.

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Indigenous Community Engagement - Does this project involve Indigenous, Tribal, First Nations, Native American, Alaska Native, Inuit, or Métis communities?

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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.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Do you or any co-authors have a conflict of interest related to this presentation?

If yes, please describe conflict:

Artificial Intelligence DisclosureWas generative AI used in preparation of this submission?

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The submitted work should demonstrate originality, innovation, or a meaningful contribution to nursing knowledge, education, clinical practice, leadership, policy, research, or theory. Abstracts may present new findings, emerging evidence, innovative programs, practice innovations and/or applications, theoretical developments, or significant refinements of existing concepts. Scholarly non-research presentations are welcomed and will be reviewed according to the criteria appropriate to their submission category.

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If this work has been previously presented, briefly describe the new findings, updates, or advancements included in this submission.

Theory, Model or Framework Used: (If Applicable)

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

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) - Do not include author names, organizations, or identifying information. Only in-line reference may be included no listed references should be included.

Please be sure your abstract is not more than 500 words0/501

Keywords - Provide 3-5 Keywords

Relevance to Transcultural Nursing Describe the significance of this work to: Transcultural Nursing, Cultural Humility, Global Health, Health Equity, Culturally Informed Care

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Blinded Submission Confirmation: Does the submitted abstract exclude all personally identifying information from both the title and body?

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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Are you requesting consideration for a virtual presentation?

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Presenter Agreement

Describe the barrier preventing travel

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Please list any additional abstracts submitted to the 2027 TCNS Annual Conference for which you are a primary author or co-author.To maximize opportunities for participation and presentation across conference attendees, podium presentation acceptance may be limited to one presentation per primary author or author group. Additional accepted abstracts may be considered for poster presentation.

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 Criteria

SECTION 1 — Primary Contact & Author Information

SECTION 2 — Presentation Classification

SECTION 3 — Ethical Requirements (IRB Section)

SECTION 4 - Originality and Scholarly Contribution

SECTION 5 — Abstract Content

SECTION 6 — INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL PRESENTATION REQUEST

SECTION 7 — Presenter Agreement