Adrienne Duckworth, MSN, FNP-C, AOCNP

Nurse Practitioner

Organization:

West Virginia University WVU Cancer Institute

Department:

Department of Medical Oncology

Classification:

Staff

Member

Organization:

West Virginia University WVU Cancer Institute

Department:

WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs

Classification:

Clinical Faculty

Adrienne Duckworth, MSN, FNP-C, AOCNP, is an oncology nurse practitioner and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute. She began her NP career at WVU Cancer Institute in 2014. Her clinical practice is primarily in thoracic medical oncology. She also served as the Regional Lead Advanced Practice Professional for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Director of the Bridge Survivorship Program at Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.

She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University. She is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.

Adrienne is passionate about the care of the patients of WV and the surrounding area. She leads efforts to recognizing lung cancer patients and their families, particularly during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November. She is the APP Representative on the West Virginia Oncology Society Board.

Adrienne has presented both locally and nationally regarding survivorship, lung cancer, and rural health care. She has also contributed to publications about lung cancer, patient care, and distress screening process changes. She was selected as the WVU Medicine APP of the Year in 2024.