Nursing at United

Greetings from United’s chief nursing officer

United is committed to delivering the highest quality health care possible and is equally committed to advancing nursing practice. We respect and recognize our nurses for the tremendous contributions they do for patient care. Our staff provides exceptional patient care in an environment that is supportive, compassionate and healing and promotes professional and personal growth.


Sue Penque, RN, CS
Vice President
Patient Care and Operations
United Hospital

United Nursing Vision

United nurses exemplify the Allina Nursing Charter and the United Nursing Vision by embracing the science and humane art of nursing through accountable and professional behavior, leadership, collaboration and passion for nursing across the continuum of care.

United Nursing Care Model

The United Hospital Nursing care model is based on the nursing care philosophy developed by Florence Nightengale, that "what nursing has to do . . . is to put the patient in the best condition possible for nature to act upon him."