Join us either in beautiful Asheville, NC or virtually for the North Carolina Emergency Nurses Symposium, the region's premier emergency nursing event of the year! This annual event brings emergency nurses from across the region together with an engaging educational opportunity to advance their knowledge in this specialty through evidence-based information as well as outstanding networking opportunities with colleagues and our corporate partners.

AGENDA:

Thursday, November 6

• 7:30–8:00 — Registration
• 8:00–8:15 — Welcome and Introduction
• 8:15–9:15 — AI in Nursing: Friend or Foe?
  • Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
• 9:15–10:15 — The Golden Years Deserve Gold-Level Care: Building a Gold (Level 1) Geriatric Emergency Department
  • Bethany Fox, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, CCM, CEN; and Amy Short, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
• 10:15–10:45 — Break with Exhibitors and Light Refreshments (provided on-site only)
• 10:45–11:45 — Trends in ED Workplace Violence and Best Practices to Mitigate
  • Stephanie O’Bryon, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
• 11:45–1:00 — Lunch (provided on-site only) and Exhibitors
• 1:00–2:00 — Fire: More than Burns—Think Toxic Gases
  • Mary Alice Vanhoy, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NRP, FAEN
• 2:00–3:00 — Silent Loss: Supporting Patients Through Miscarriage in the ED
  • Ron Bolen, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN
• 3:00–3:30 — Break with Exhibitors and Light Refreshments (provided on-site only)
• 3:30–4:30 — Safe Spaces: Trauma-Informed Care Essentials
  • Kate Phillips, MSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A, NPD-BC
• 4:30–5:30 — Not a Peds Nurse: Transforming Your Approach to Caring for Pediatric Patients in the General Emergency Room Setting
  • Savannah Perschke, MS, RN, CPEN, SANE-A, SANE-P
• 5:30–5:45 — Closing
• 6:30–9:00 — Evening Social at The Venue (optional event)
  • Includes live entertainment, networking, food, and a complimentary drink ticket
  • Free to attend for in-person participants and $75 per guest (pre-registration required)
  • PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Friday, November 7

• 7:30–8:00 — Registration
• 8:00–8:15 — Welcome and Introduction
• 8:15–9:15 — HALO Hemorrhage: Stop the Bleed with Tamponade Tubes
  • Andi Foley, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, CEN, TCRN, EMT, FCNS, FAEN
• 9:15–10:15 — Beyond Narcan: Understanding the Biopsychosocial Factors in Addiction and Recovery
  • Ram Upadhyaya, DNP, MSN, MBA, APRN, CRRN, CCHP, FNP-BC
• 10:15–10:45 — Break with Exhibitors and Light Refreshments (provided on-site only)
• 10:45–11:45 — Emergency Preparedness for Radiological and Nuclear Incidents
  • Audrey Snyder, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CEN, CCRN, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN
• 11:45–1:00 — Lunch (provided on-site only) and Exhibitors
• 1:00–2:00 — Looking for EBP in All the Wrong Places? Let’s Talk ENA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Andie Slivinski, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, TCRN
• 2:00–3:00 — Why Should I Care? Improving the Patient Experience Through Team Member Wellbeing
  • Cassie Mueller, MSN, RN, PCCN, CNML, SANE-A, TCRN, SANE-P
• 3:00–3:30 — Closing and Raffles
• 3:30–3:45— Break and Light Refreshments (provided on-site only)
• 3:45–5:00 — NCENA General Assembly Meeting and ENA Update

IN PERSON OPTION:
Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center
16 Fernihurst Drive
Asheville, NC 28801

**We will have limited space for in-person participants so be sure to register early and secure your seat!**

VIRTUAL OPTION:
WebEx

REGISTRATION:

Early Bird Registration (after 8/4/2025)

• ENA Members:  $59
• Nursing Students:  $59 (includes 1-year ENA membership)
• Non-ENA Members:  $189 (includes 1-year ENA membership)

Regular Registration (after 8/4/2025)

• ENA Members:  $79
• Nursing Students:  $79 (includes 1-year ENA membership)
• Non-ENA Members:  $209 (includes 1-year ENA membership)

LODGING: 

Residence Inn Asheville Biltmore
701 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28803
Rate: $139/night + tax (includes breakfast)
Book by: October 6, 2025
Call for reservations: 828-281-3361 (when calling, please reference the "NC Emergency Nurse Symposium" room block)

Hampton Inn & Suites at Biltmore
117 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Rate: $146/night + tax (includes hot breakfast)
Book by: October 7, 2025
Call for reservations: 828-277-1800 (when calling, please reference the "NC Emergency Nurse Symposium" room block).

Courtyard Asheville Biltmore Village
26 Meadow Road
Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 28803.
Rate: $159/night + tax (breakfast is NOT included)
Book by: October 8, 2025
Call for reservations: 828-782-5000 (when calling, please reference the "NC Emergency Nurse Symposium" room block).