Unity Day - Nurses' Day at the Capitol
West Virginia State Capitol
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305
Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:00am ET - 3:00pm ET
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Info
Topic
WVNA Nurses' Day at the Capitol
Credits Offered
This event offers
5.0 CE credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
This nursing continuing profession development is being provided by the West Virginia University School of Nursing (WVUSON) for 5.0 contact hour. The WVUSON is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation..
Additional Information

Join the West Virginia Nurses Association (WVNA) President Donte Newsom, DNP, FNP-BC, the WVNA board, and legislative leaders for an impactful day of advocacy at the West Virginia State Capitol. We’ll meet with state representatives, attend legislative sessions, and engage in committee meetings—all in the name of supporting nurses and improving healthcare for all West Virginians.
Event Highlights:
- Lunch provided - in the Rotunda area of on the ground floor
- Nurses march to the Capitol
- Photo opportunities
- Exhibitors and sponsors - will be located on the 2nd floor between the House and Senate chambers
- Attend legislative sessions in the House of Delegates and Senate
- Opportunity to participate in committee meetings
- Meet one-on-one with your legislative representatives (appointments should be scheduled directly with your legislator; for assistance, contact the WVNA Central Office).


After 1PM you can sign in for your CE evaluation.
How to schedule an appointment with your legislator:
Nurses and students are encouraged to start scheduling meetings with their state representatives in January. Nurses Day at the Capitol will take place on Monday, March 31, 2025. Ideal times for meetings are between 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; however, feel free to accept whatever time slot your representative can offer.
To find your representative and schedule a meeting, you can:
- Call the WV legislative hotline at 1-877-565-3447
- Use the following resources to search for your representative:
- WV Senate Roster
- WV House of Delegates Roster
Contacting Your Legislator:
To reach out, use the following format in your written communication:
The Honorable [Member’s Name]
West Virginia Senate/House of Delegates
Helpful Resources:
- WV Legislature Website
- WV Legislature Bulletin Board
- Stream the WV Legislature LIVE
- Citizen’s Guide to the Legislature
Capitol Tours:
Capitol tours, as well as tours of the Governor’s Mansion, are available for individuals, school groups, and more. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact:
- Capitol Tours & Information at (304) 558-4839
- West Virginia State Museum and Cultural Center Tours at (304) 558-0220

Click here for WV State Capitol Complex link!
Shuttle Service:
Shuttle service is provided between the Capitol Complex and the Laidley Field parking area in three shifts, a morning shift, a midday shift and an afternoon shift. The shuttle departs from Laidley Field starting at 6:45 a.m. All other shifts the shuttle starts at Building 3. The last run of the day begins at 5:15 p.m. Each complete run of the shuttle is approximately 10-15 minutes depending on traffic lights and traffic.
The shuttle does not operate typically between 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The Schedule also includes a number to call if more information or assistance is needed. The stops include: Laidley Field, Capitol Parking Garage {North Side}, Building 3 {North Side}, Building 5, Building 6, Capitol Building East Wing, Capitol Building West Wing & Cultural Center Entrances. The shuttle bus is handicapped accessible.
- - Water guns or pistols
- - Bullhorns, megaphones, airhorns, or similar items
- - Unapproved public address systems
- - Unapproved Musical Instruments
- Other noise making devices deemed to be carried for creating disturbances
- Other items that appear to pose a risk to people or property
This is your chance to make a real difference for nurses and the communities we serve. Don’t miss out on this important day of advocacy!
Hotel Reservations
Reserve your room NOW! Book your hotel at the Embassy Suites by Hilton before March 9, 2025

We have rooms blocked at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Charleston for March 30, 2025 through March 31, 2025. Our group rate is $154.00 a night.
Book Your Room by March 9, 2025
Click HERE to book your room at the Embassy Suites.
Join us the night prior for our Celebration of Nurses Click HERE for Information.
Speakers

WVNA President, Dr.
Donte Newsom, DNP, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner working in interventional radiology at Allegany Imaging, PC, and UPMC Western Maryland. He is also an adjunct instructor for the family nurse practitioner program at Simmons University. Dr. Newsom earned a BSN, MSN, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice all from West Virginia University. A leader in human and civil rights in West Virginia, Dr. Newsom pursued his Doctor of Nursing Practice with the goal of opening pathways to improve nursing and health care practice. Newsom aspires to influence practice change and shape how care is delivered in the future. Donte currently serves as a board member with Fairness West Virginia, the statewide human/civil rights organization devoted to equal rights for all LGBTQ+ West Virginians. He also serves as a medical officer for Mountaineer Boys State, a board member for The Connecting Link, and on the WVNA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI). Donte is a Fairmont, West Virginia, native and spent most of his life in north central WV. He currently lives in Mineral County.