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Official Notice Of Certification – November 2007

Marianne C. Bee has recently obtained certification as a Gerontological Nurse, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

The leading nursing credentialing organization in the U.S., the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is passionate about helping nurses on there journey to nursing excellence. ANCC, assists nurses in enriching their professional and personal development, increases their exposure to issues within the nursing community, and contributes to their profession's advancement and commitment to quality patient care.

Q. What is the value of certification?
A. Certification protects the public by enabling anyone to identify competent people more readily. Simultaneously it aids the profession by encouraging and recognizing professional achievement. Certification also recognizes specialization, enhances professionalism. Because certification of nursing practice signifies attainment of specific criteria and knowledge, skills, and abilities in a specific specialty field, certified nurses comprise a minority of the professional nurse population.

Q. How are nurses certified by ANCC?
A. Before nurses can sit for a certification examination, they must demonstrate that they hold active RN licenses, have the appropriate education, and, for all but nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, have experience in the specialty field. Those who have met the eligibility requirements can then register to take the certification examination.

Each exam is designed by certified nurses in the specialty under the guidance of a professional psychometrician who ensures that all tests are psychometrically sound and legally defensible. Tests are based on the scope and standards of practice approved by the American Nurses Association Congress of Nursing Practice and Economics. The paper-and-pencil tests generally are given twice each year at many locations around the United States and at military installations abroad. Most Clinical Nurse Specialist and all Nurse Practitioner, Informatics Nursing, Cardiac/Vascular, and Gerontological examinations can be taken at the candidate's convenience because they are computer-based.

Marianne Bee, RN Obtains Professional Certificate

June 22, 2007

Marianne Bee, RN the founder of the Garden City based Geriatric Care Management practice, “Bee Well Elder Care, LLC,” has announced her graduation from the Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College where she obtained a Professional Certificate in Geriatric Care Management. Ms. Bee will continue to serve her “Bee Well” elder clients throughout the Nassau/Queens area. “The Brookdale Center offered me the most up-to-date information and resources on Geriatric Care Management,” said Ms. Bee, adding: “I am passionate about serving the needs of older people and dedicated to ensuring the dignity and respect they so deserve.” Marianne’s compassion extends to family members, whom she helps navigate the complex system with ease and comfort.

Bee Well Elder Care Services offers comprehensive assessments of the elderly, evaluating physical, psychological, functional, and safety concerns. Ms. Bee provides recommendations for intervention, supervision of medical care and assistance in obtaining home care and other community services.

After over 20 years as a Master’s - prepared registered nurse, working in a variety of settings, Marianne opened her own practice in Garden City. She believes her recent study at the Brookdale Center will significantly add to her ability to help seniors. Ms. Bee had previously obtained a Geriatric Scholar Certificate from the consortium on New York Geriatric Education Centers. Marianne’s career experiences have included nursing practice at NYU Medical Center and medical case management, disability, workers compensation and health benefits management with organizations such as Sony, CBS, Con Edison and the U.S. Department of Labor. Early in her career, she was involved in community health research at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. In addition to managing her private practice, Marianne currently serves at an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Community Health at NYU College of Nursing. Ms. Bee also performs comprehensive assessments on seniors to document eligibility for Long Term Care Insurance benefits.

Marianne is certified as a Case Manager and a PRI/Screen evaluator (requirement for skilled nursing home placement). Ms. Bee is also as Care Manager member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Ms. Bee, a Garden City resident, looks forward to her continued work with seniors in this and other communities in the area.