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Cushing Hall 334 H
617-552-8718
rosanna.demarco.1@bc.edu
educational history
- PhD Wayne State University
- MS Boston College
- BS Northeastern University
recent publications
Articles- DeMarco, R. (in press). Supporting Voice in Women Living with HIV/AIDS. In Jack, D. & Ali, A. (Eds.), Cultural Perspectives on Women’s Depression: Self-Silencing, Psychological Distress and Recovery. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
- DeMarco, R., Roberts, S.J., Norris, A.E., & McCurry, M. (in press, 2008). The development of the nurse workplace Scale (NWS): Self-advocating behaviors and beliefs in the professional workplace. Journal of Professional Nursing.
- DeMarco, R., Roberts, S.J., Norris, A.E., & McCurry, M. (in press, 2007). Refinement of the Silencing the Self Scale (Work) (STSS-W) For Registered Nurses, Journal of Nursing Scholarship.
- Vessey, J. & DeMarco, R. (2007). Bullying scenarios and solutions. Nursing Spectrum, June, 10.
- DeMarco, R. & Minnich, C.A. (2007). Men’s experiences viewing an HIV/AIDS prevention education film by and for women. American Journal of Men’s Health, 1 (3), 183-189.
- DeMarco, R., Horowitz, J.A. & McCurry, M. (2005). Effective use of critique and dialogue at scholarly conferences. Nursing Outlook, 53 (5), 232-238.
- Roberts, S.J., Patsdaughter, C.A., Grindel, C.C., DeMarco, R., & Tarmina, S. (2005). Alcohol use and abuse: Results of the Boston Lesbian Health Project II. Substance Abuse, 25(4), 1-9.
- DeMarco, R., Roberts, S.J., & Chandler, G. (2005) The Use of a Writing Group to Enhance Voice and Connection among Staff Nurses. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 21(3), 85-90.
- Norris, A.E. & DeMarco, R. (2005). The experience of African American women living with HIV creating a prevention film for teens. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 16(2), 32-39.
- Norris, A.E. & DeMarco, R. (2004). The mechanics of conducting culturally relevant HIV prevention research with Haitian American adolescents: Lessons learned. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health,11(1), 69-76 .
- Reid Ponte, P., Connor, M., DeMarco, R., & Price, J. (2004). Linking patient and family-centered care and patient safety: The next leap. Nursing Economic$, 22(4), 211-213, 215.
- DeMarco, R. & Norris, A. (2004). Culturally Relevant HIV Interventions: Transcending Ethnicity. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 11(2), 65-68.
- DeMarco, R., Flaherty, L., Glod, C., Merrill, N., Terk, K., & Plasse, M. (2004). Staff and client perceptions of unit quality: A pilot study. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing,42(5), 36-43.
- Kruger, N., Reid Ponte, P., DeMarco, R., Hanley, D., & Conlin, G., (2004). Reshaping the practice environment: The importance of coherence. Journal of Nursing Administration, 34(4), 173-179.
- DeMarco, R., Brush, B.L., Dylis, A.M. (2004). Nursing and academic merit: Is there a fit? Journal of Nursing Education,43,(12), 533-538..
- DeMarco, R., Picard, C., & Agretelis, J. (2004). Nurse experiences as cancer survivors, Part I. Personal. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(3), 523-530.
- Picard, C., Agretelis, J., & DeMarco, R. (2004). Nurse experiences as cancer survivors, Part II. Professional. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(3), 537-542.
- DeMarco, R., & Johnsen, C. (2003). Taking action in communities: Women living with HIV lead the way. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 20 (1), 51-62.
- DeMarco, R. & Roberts, S. (2003). Negative behaviors in nursing: Looking in the mirror and beyond. American Journal of Nursing, (103)3, 113-116.
- DeMarco, R. & Judy, J. (2002). Virginia Cleland: An oral history by her colleagues and mentorees. Nursing Outlook, 50(6), 253-260.
- DeMarco R. (2002). Two theories/a sharper lens: The staff nurse voice in the workplace. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 38 (6), 1-8.
- DeMarco, R., Lynch, M.M., & Board, R. (2002). Mothers who silence themselves: Clinical implications for women living with HIV/AIDS and their children. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 17 (2), 89-95.
- DeMarco, R., Hayward, L., & Lynch, M.M., (2002). Nursing students’ experiences with and strategic approaches to case-based instruction: A replication and comparison study between two disciplines. Journal of Nursing Education, 41 (4), 165-173.
- DeMarco, R. & Aroian, J. (2003). Perceptions of Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students and Nurse Leaders: A Look at Elements of Success in the Workplace. Nursing Leadership Forum, 8(2), 53-57.
Books & Book Chapters
- DeMarco, R. Supporting Voice in Women Living with HIV/AIDS (In press, 2007). In D. Jack & A. Ali (Eds.), Cultural Perspectives on Women’s Depression: Self-Silencing, Psychological Distress and Recovery.
- DeMarco, R., & Norris, A.E. (2004). Women’s voices women’s lives: A Web-Based HIV prevention film project. J. V.M. Welie & J. Lee (Eds.). Jesuit health sciences and the promotion of justice: An invitation to a discussion. Milwaukee, WI: Marquette University Press.
- Chandler, G., Roberts, S.J., & DeMarco, R. (2004). Developing nursing voice through writing in a group. In M.H. Oermann & K.T. Heinrich (Eds.), Annual Review of Nursing Education, Volume 2, New York, Springer.
- DeMarco, R., & Aroian, J. (2003). Perceptions of Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students and Nurse Leaders: A Look at Elements of Success in the Workplace. In H. Feldman (Ed.), (pp. 94-104) The Nursing Shortage: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention in Clinical Practice and Education. New York: Springer.
- Friedemann, M.L., Kohlen,C., Ricka, R., Schreirer, E., Schori, E., & DeMarco, R. (2003). Familien-und umweltbezogene Pflege. Bern: Hans Huber.
- Hayward, L., DeMarco, R., and Lynch, M.M. (2003). Interprofessional collaborative alliances. In P.J. Lecca, P.A. Valentine, & K..J. Lyons (Eds.) (pp 249-270) Allied Health: Practice Issues and Trends in the New Millennium. New York: Haworth.
- DeMarco, R. & Johnsen, C. (2002).Vulnerable populations: Women living with HIV/AIDS. In E.A. Mahoney & J.K. Shaw (Eds.) HIV/AIDS Nursing Secrets. Philadelphia, PA: Hanely & Belfus, Inc.
international presentations
- DeMarco, R. & Women of Color AIDS Council (WCAC). African American Women Living with HIV on Film and HIV Prevention Efficacy, XVI International AIDS Conference, Toronto, CANADA; October, 2006.
- Picard, C., Agretelis, J., & DeMarco, R., The professional experiences of nurse cancer survivors. Sigma Theta Tau 15th International Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland; August, 2004.
- DeMarco, R. & Norris, A., African American Intergenerational HIV Prevention. Sigma Theta Tau 14th International Research Congress, Virgin Islands; August, 2003.
- DeMarco, R. & Aroian, J. Practice-Oriented Education: A Comparison of Student Nurse and Nurse Leaders Workplace Needs and Suggested Strategies to Meet Them. 13th Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Brisbane, Australia; August, 2002.