Local Nurse Achieves Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Stephen and Deborah Paradis of Rehoboth, MA are delighted to announce that their daughter, Dr. Ashley Perry, has graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Dr. Perry (DRRHS Class of 2004) attended Rhode Island College’s 170th Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony on May 9th, 2024, at which time her doctoral degree was conferred. She successfully defended her scholarly research, “Implementing a Patient-Centered Approach to Hospital Fall Prevention Programming”, in a public forum on April 30th, 2024. Her dedication and hard work have culminated in this outstanding achievement, marking a significant milestone in her career as Director of Nursing Excellence at Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital. We could not be prouder of her commitment to excellence in patient care and positive contributions to our neighboring communities’ well-being. Wishing continued success with her future endeavors.