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
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 ...
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...
What are treatment options for an enlarged prostate?
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
What is the best non-prescription treatments for head lice?
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
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.