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
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)
Diabetes - Type 2
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Overweight and Obesity
Atopic Dermatitis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Menstrual Irregularities
Menopause
Osteoarthritis
Procedures & Services
Cancer Screening
Stop Smoking
Weight Loss
Contraception
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Well Child Checks
Patient Education Resources
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
What are some forms of contraception if I don't want to take birth control pills?
There are several forms of contraception available for individuals who do not want to take birth control pills. Some of the most popular options include:Intrauterine device (IUD): An IUD is a small, T...
There are several forms of contraception available for individuals who do not want to take birth control pills. Some of the most popular options include:Intrauterine device (IUD): An IUD is a small, T...
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 ...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
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.