Union Hospital

PennyLane, RN · Jun 26, 2005

I've talked to some agency nurses that work shifts up there. I haven't heard anything bad, but then again I didn't ask too many questions about the hospital.

ChesterCountyMSN · Sep 14, 2005

Hi All,
Does anyone work at Union Hospital? I think it is in Elkton...Northeast Maryland. I'm a recent PA grad and am looking for work. I hear Union is only a half hour away...just curious about working conditions at that hospital. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. :)
Thanks,
Chickey

As the title states, I have never worked there, but have visited. My husband and I were visiting someone in the ICU. We were buzzed in, and were ushered to the room; the patient was in a Geri chair buck-naked. A nurse came running in, covered him with a sheet, and then proceeded to work with his central line. She never used an alcohol swab, and was using a 3cc syringe. I don't know of any central that doesn't require a 10cc b/o pressure resulting. The worst was the lack of sterile technique with the central line - in the ICU no less!!

That being said, I have had opportunity in the community to work with a lovely lady in the lab, who is participating in a leadership program (at least they have them, unlike CCH).

I also know some Unit Coordinators there and they are wonderful and enjoy their jobs.

The locals around here steer clear of it. Christiana is almost as close, and has a wonderful reputation.

MARIAN202 · Jan 1, 2007

Don't Work On The third Floor Med Surg Unit

markas214 · Feb 20, 2007

. She never used an alcohol swab, and was using a 3cc syringe. I don't know of any central that doesn't require a 10cc b/o pressure resulting. The worst was the lack of sterile technique with the central line - in the ICU no less!!
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Central lines can use a 3ml flush. Peripheral line require the low pressure of a 10ml syringe. The new Luer lock devices are made with bacterial resistance and they can or cannot be wiped. I read a study that showed no higher infection rates either way. So now you know that ALL central lines DON'T require a 10 ml syringe. All PICC lines do. Old post but I need to correct the record for those who may take this as fact.

STACIELPN · Jun 9, 2007

Did you know that their turn over rate is >60% within the first 6 months. It's been about a 2 years since I've worked there....but I still keep in touch with staff. I was 26 when I worked there and the youngest....but had the most experience on the tele unit. Scary..!!! They are a small community and shun outsiders who don't live in their neighborhood. I loved working there but left because I witnessed something (negligent homocide) and when I reported it..they asked me to leave. They are an at-will facility which means they can fire you without a reason and they fire A LOT!!! Watch yourself....because they sure are watching you.

bill4745, RN · Jun 30, 2007

I was a patient there a while back and also interviewed. The night shift charge nurse was a traveler (bad sign!). The health insurance is pretty bad-even the nurse manager who interviewed me was willing to say that. THat's why I drive almost an hour to work in Penna. Not to mention considerably more salary.

DeigoT · Jul 8, 2007

I worked there recently, and was pulled after 4 hours. The first 4 hours was on the 3rd Medsurg which a poster suggested to avoid, and the second 4 hours was on 9th floor medsurg. In the short time there, I would agree with the poster, and plan to avoid the 3rd floor. Most of the staff on the 9th floor were very friendly.