Jennifer Woodcock, RN, MSN
Jennifer Woodcock, RN, MSN
The OUtstanding Nurse Award 2021 was presented in Phoenix, Arizona, to Jennifer Woodcock (RN, MSN), a nurse educator at Glendale Community College. In addition to the role of instructor, Jennifer holds the positions of Clinical Placement Lead and Transition to Practice Coordinator. Jennifer is recognized by her fellow educators and students for excellence in faculty areas of high impact and value to students and the Associate Degree in Nursing program. Excerpts from Jennifer’s nomination point to the level of her contribution, “the biggest team player you will ever meet…if there is a need, Jennifer is always there,” “always an advocate for her students as well as the nursing profession,” “strives to make the students rise up to the level of professionalism required to be a nurse, but does so in a caring yet tough manner,” and “she is always available to help faculty because she knows effective faculty make great nurses.” Dr. Ruth Burkhart, OU’s Director of Nursing, Dr. Diann DeWitt, Lead Faculty, and OU student advisor, Heather Faustich, surprised Jennifer with a plaque, a cash award, OU swag, and sweet treats. Congratulations, Jennifer, and fellow Glendale Community College faculty, for what you do every day to build and grow future nurses!