lag time after interviews.......

I am in a similar predicament as well. I had a third interview, with the same hospital, last Tuesday and awaiting a decision. I promptly sent a thank-you note on the same day.

From my perspective, it went well (including the previous two interviews). The interview should have been 20 minutes long but lasted an hour and 20 minutes. There were other good signs which include the interviewer was selling the company to me, gave me pointers on how to be successful with the orientation program, gave me a specific timeline for the decision, and mentioned a current hospital event that may delay the managers' decision. But, of course, nothing is guaranteed until I receive that offer. I am planning to contact them tomorrow if I do not hear from them during the morning hours.

This is a second career for me and I've learned things operate differently in the health care world. Based on my previous career experience, I'm acquainted with knowing whether I made the cut within a couple of days. The wait is no fun!

Congratulations!! I honestly cannot recall the exact event, but it was a significant event (inventory or similar). The interviewer (clinical educator) mentioned the nursing managers were tied up with it and therefore, the decision-making process may be delayed. So, I'm hoping this is the reason why I have not heard anything yet. Thanks for the good luck! Best wishes with your new job!