Rosemary Theroux, PhD, RNC
Dr. Rosemary Theroux is certified as a women’s health nurse practitioner with extensive clinical background as a nurse and nurse practitioner in maternal, child health, gynecological and prenatal education. She maintains a current practice in a women’s health private practice.
Education
2000 PhD, University of Massachsuetts, Worcester/Amherst
1986 MS, Boston College: Maternal/child health nursing
1985 BS, Worcester State College
Selected Publications
Theroux, R. (2003). Women’s decision-making about the useof hormonal & non-hormonal remedies for the menopausal transition. JOGNN, 32(16), 712-733.
Theroux, R. (2002). Bypassing the middleman: A grounded theory of women’s self-care for vaginal symptoms. Health Care for Women International, 23, 417-431.
Theroux, R. (2002). People in crisis (Book Review). Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners, 3, 61-62.
Theroux, R. (1990). Multiple birth: A unique parenting experience. Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 3 (1), 35-39.
Theroux, R., & Tingley, J. (1985 ). The care of twin children: A commonsense guide for parents (2nd ed.). Chicago: Center for Study of Multiple Birth.
Theroux, R., & Tingley, J. (1978). The care of twin children: A commonsense guide for parents. Chicago: Center for Study of Multiple Birth.
Theroux, R., & Tingley, J. (1995). Bonding and attachment with multiples. In L. Keith, D. Keith, & E. Papiernik. (Eds.), Multiple pregnancy, (pp. 563-581). London:Pathernon.
Theroux, R. & Matteson, P. (1991). Gynecologic disorders. In S. Cohen, C. Kenner, & A. Hollingsworth. (Eds.), Maternal, neonatal, & women’s health nursing (pp.282-317). Springhouse, PA: Springhouse.
Research Interests
Grants
P.I., Women's Decision-making about hormonal and non-hormonal remedies for the menopausal transition, National Organization of Nurse Practitioners, 2004
P.I., University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Teaching and Learning 2001-2002 for The Effects of Standardized Patient Encounters on Graduate Nurse Practitioner Student Learning and Performance.
Co-P.I., Professional Development Grant in Instructional Technology for Academic Development from the President’s Office of the University of Massachusetts for Implementation and Evaluation of a Collaborative Cyber Education Course, Seminar in Women’s Health, 2001.
P.I. (student), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation, Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Phi at-Large Chapter, and Woodrow Wilson-Johnson & Johnson Dissertation Grant in Women’s Health. funded 1998-1999, for Bypassing the middleman: Women’s Self-care For Vaginal Symptoms.
Research Assistant, Boston College Advanced Nurse Training Grant, 1985-1986.
Honors & Awards
Inspirations in Women's Health. National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
Named as “Reviewer of the Year” by the editor of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN)
Chosen as an educator for the Cardiovascular Health for Women Prevention Program; sponsored by the Association of Women’s Health Obstetrical, & Neonatal Nurses and Pfizer Company
Elected to the Nurse Practitioner Reporter Panel by the North American Menopause Society
Innovations In Clinical Practice Award, Alpha Chi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau