Mental Health Conferences

2025 WVASN Fall Conference - Illuminating School Nurse Excellence

The 2025 WVASN Fall Conference, held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV, focuses on current trends and critical issues impacting school health in West Virginia.

November 13–15, 2025 Wheeling, West Virginia In-person Event CEUs Available

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The 2025 WVASN School Health Conference will focus on current trends and critical issues impacting school health throughout West Virginia. Attendees will gain insights from nationally recognized keynote speakers and participate in sessions covering a wide range of topics, including Title IX, drug trends, Narcan training, and dermatology issues in school settings. The conference also offers networking opportunities in the scenic setting of Oglebay State Park.

The agenda includes workshops and presentations on building nursing relationships, mental health, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning. Attendees can earn CEUs and have the opportunity to earn non-degree college credit hours. The event concludes with a cookout and networking opportunities.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates

November 13–15, 2025

Location

Oglebay Resort

City/State

Wheeling, West Virginia

Address

465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003

Event Format

In-person

Map for 2025 WVASN Fall Conference - Illuminating School Nurse Excellence at 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

West Virginia Association of School Nurses

The West Virginia Association of School Nurses focuses on supporting school nurses through education, resources, and advocacy to enhance student health and well-being.

Email: tsriding@k12.wv.us Phone: 304-243-4090

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost	Type	Notes
$100.00	RN New School Nurse Workshop	A day dedicated to RNs stepping into the role of School Nurse.
$275.00	RN WVASN ACTIVE MEMBER Full Conference	Three days designed to elevate skills and expertise as a School Nurse.
$375.00	RN WVASN NON-MEMBER Full Conference	Three days designed to elevate skills and expertise as a School Nurse.
$275.00	LPN WVASN Active Member Full Conference	Three days designed to elevate skills as a School Health LPN.
$375.00	LPN WVASN Non-Member Full Conference	Three days designed to elevate skills as a School Health LPN.
$150.00	Saturday ONLY RN & LPN 2025 WVASN Conference	Saturday only attendance covering current topics in school health.
$150.00	WVASN Retired School Nurses	Three days designed to elevate skills and expertise as a School Nurse.
$40.00	Student Nurse Nov. 15	Attendance for student nurses on Nov. 15 only.

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference begins on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a New School Nurse Workshop and registration. Key sessions include presentations by Dr. Stephen Sroka on nursing relationships, Dr. Todd Wolynn on the Trusted Messenger Program, and various sessions on drug trends and mental health. The event concludes on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with a focus on pediatric dermatology, infectious disease outbreaks, and personality styles for professional growth.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Dr. Todd Wolynn

Executive Director of the Trusted Messenger Program, pediatrician with over 30 years of experience, known for work in primary care, practice management, and vaccine advocacy.

Dr. Stephen Sroka

Adjunct Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University, President of Health Education Consultants, known for work in health education and school safety.

Jacqueline Sikora

Assistant Litigation Counsel for WVU Medicine, with expertise in employment law and Title IX investigations.

Dr. Justin Lee

Dermatologist at Mountain State Dermatology, Wheeling Highlands, with a focus on pediatric dermatology.

Lisa Ingram

Associate Professor of Extension at West Virginia University, Certified Real Colors Facilitator, with a focus on community health education.

Traci Hudson

Epidemiologist with the WV Department of Health, focusing on infectious disease outbreaks in schools.

Troy Allen Bain

Program Coordinator for the Jackson County Quick Response Team, with a background in emergency medical services and addiction recovery.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

The conference offers 13.2 CEU credits accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Attendees can also earn 14.4 free CEUs and have the opportunity for 3 non-degree college credit hours at an additional cost.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).

Lodging for the conference is at Oglebay Park Resort. The room rate is $139/night plus taxes and fees until October 13th, after which it increases to $199/night. Guest rooms include a refrigerator and complimentary coffee/tea. Complimentary self-parking is available.

Parking Information

Unless you're taking public transit.

Complimentary self-parking is available at Oglebay Resort for conference attendees.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities

If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.

Exhibitors and sponsors have the opportunity to showcase products and services to school health professionals. Sponsorship packages include benefits such as signage and logo placement. Registration for exhibitors closes on November 1st. For more information, contact Tammy Riding at tsriding@k12.wv.us.