Ashley Pancoast

Ashley Pancoast is an Assistant Professor of Medical/Surgical Nursing at the School of Nursing and Health Professions, Colorado Christian University (CCU), where she integrates her extensive clinical expertise in oncology and chemotherapy with a passion for nursing education. She is committed to shaping future nurses through a Christ-centered, holistic approach to care.

Education:

• MSN in Nursing Education, Colorado Christian University (2024)
• BSN, Pensacola Christian College

Her research and professional interests center on oncology nursing, chemotherapy protocols, clinical education, and the integration of faith in nursing practice. She emphasizes compassionate, ethical, and spiritually grounded patient care, preparing students to be nurses who serve from a Christian worldview. Her teaching philosophy promotes the idea of being 'Christians who happen to be nurses,' focusing on integrity, service, and empathy.

Ashley has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, including multiple nominations for the DAISY Award and being named UCH's Educator of the Quarter on several occasions. These honors reflect her dedication to both patient care and student mentorship.

She previously served as an affiliate clinical faculty at CCU and as a clinical scholar for various Denver metro nursing schools at Sky Ridge Medical Center. Her clinical background includes foundational experience in medical-surgical nursing, followed by specialized work in oncology and progressive care, and advanced practice in chemotherapy infusion. She now fully dedicates her career to academic nursing, continuing to influence both healthcare and education.