Stephanie Cook, chief nursing officer at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, was recently honored as the 2023 Tennessee Nurses Association District 5 Nurse of the Year.
The honor recognizes an outstanding nurse who embodies excellence in the nursing profession.
Cook, MSN, RN NE-BC, has served as Franklin Woods CNO since January 2020. A nurse for 40 years, she has spent her career largely in acute-care hospitals in positions including med-surg, labor and delivery, surgery, endoscopy, clinical education and wound care.
She finished her MSN in Nursing Administration at Old Dominion University in 2009 and completed a Post Masters certificate in Executive Leadership at Milligan University in 2017. A passionate advocate for the nursing profession, Stephanie has been active in her local nursing organizations for many years.
The Tennessee Nurses Association is divided into 12 districts. District 5 comprises 12 counties in Northeast Tennessee, ranging from Johnson County to Grainger County.
Congratulations to Stephanie for a well-deserved honor!
