Nancy Ashby, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Family Medicine
Specialty
Adolescent Medicine,
Preventive Medicine,
Sports Medicine
About Nancy Ashby, FNP-C
Nancy is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She started her healthcare career as a home health aid in 2007 and has slowly been progressing her career as a clinician ever since. She earned her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing in 2012 from Glendale Community College and her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing in 2013 from Grand Canyon University. After working in the healthcare system and recognizing the pitfalls it has and wanting to make a change for the better, Nancy returned to school once again to earn her Masters of Science Degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2018.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
Can ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Why are so many children taking ADHD medications?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5-10% of children and adolescents. The symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsi...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5-10% of children and adolescents. The symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsi...
Education & Training
As mentioned, Nancy started her career as a home health aid in 2007. From there her career turned to inpatient hospital care, starting as a nursing assistant on a medical surgical unit. As a registered nurse she has worked at several valley hospitals on cardiac care, procedural and surgical, and endoscopy units. As a Nurse Practitioner she has had the opportunity to work in family practice, occupational health, orthopedics, integrative health and explore the exciting word of regenerative medicine.