WVNA Celebration of Nurses Dinner Networking Event
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston
300 Court Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 5:00pm ET - 9:00pm ET
Add this event to your calendar
Info
Topic
Panel Discussion, Discussion with Nursing Special Interest Group (SIG) Tables
Credits Offered
This event offers
2.0 contact hours
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
This nursing continuing profession development is being provided by the West Virginia University School of Nursing (WVUSON) for 2.0 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

Click HERE to view our past events video!
Event Highlights:
-
Networking Reception: Connect with fellow nurses, legislators, and healthcare leaders as we come together to celebrate the contributions of nurses and the power of collective action.
-
Awards Ceremony: We will honor the outstanding nurses and legislators who have made significant contributions to the nursing profession and healthcare policy.
-
Dinner & Special Interest Group (SIG) Tables: The heart of the evening will be our dinner, designed to connect nurses with similar interests through Special Interest Group (SIG) Tables. These groups will serve as dynamic spaces for discussion and idea-sharing on topics that matter most to you.
Special Interest Groups / Panel:
Our SIGs will feature guest panelists who will lead thought-provoking conversations and discussions on a wide range of essential topics. Whether you're looking to advance your career, explore new trends, or engage with pressing issues in healthcare, there will be a group for you to dive into. Some of the key SIG topics include:
- Advocacy
- Building Your Brand
- Current Trends in Nursing Owned Businesses
- So You Wanna Teach
Group Reporting and Collaboration:
The evening will conclude with a collective sharing of insights gained from each SIG table. This collaborative session will allow participants to exchange actionable ideas and foster new connections that will help shape the future of nursing in West Virginia and beyond.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with nursing colleagues, celebrate your achievements, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the nursing profession. Click to register NOW!
Thank you to our Event Sponsors
2025 WVNA Annual Platinum Sponsor
WVU School of Nursing
2025 WVNA Celebration of Nurses Silver Sponsor
WGU
2025 Unity Day Lunch Sponsor
Vandalia Health
2025 Table Sponsors
Bluefield State University
Southern WV Community and Technical College
University of Charleston
WV Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives
WVJC
WVU Medicine
WVU Medicine Thomas
Exhibitors
Indiana Wesleyan University
West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Register for Unity Day - Nurses Day at the Capitol!
Don't forget to register for Unity Day - Nurses' Day at the Capitol the next day - Monday, March 31,2025! You can register by clicking HERE or visit our Upcoming Events Page. If you are attending both events, take advantage of saving 20% off on Unity Day using the the coupon code below.
Use Coupon code TWODAYDEAL20 for a 20% off discount.
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
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.

Chair WVN-PAC
Exhibit & Sponsor
On behalf of the West Virginia Nurses Association (WVNA), we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your interest and support as a potential exhibitor / sponsor at our events.
Your participation plays a vital role in enhancing the professional development of nurses across our state. By being a sponsor or exhibitor showcasing your organizations products, programs and services, you contribute to the advancement of healthcare knowledge and practices, fostering a community of learning and collaboration.
We are excited about the opportunity to work together and look forward to the valuable connections that will be made during the event. Thank you once again for your commitment to supporting WVNA and our mission to promote nursing excellence in West Virginia.
Warm regards,
Julie Huron
CEO
West Virginia Nurses Association