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
How can I reduce my blood pressure without taking medication?
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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...
What are some tips for treating dry skin?
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
What medications can help control my glucose levels with diabetes type 2?
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
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.