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 video game usage lead to ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
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 ...
I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
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...
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.