background check

mclennan, BSN, RN · Mar 13, 2013

So, when you asked them, "does this mean I have the job or not?" What was their response?

Sun0408, ASN, RN · Mar 13, 2013

They wouldn't do a background check if they weren't interested..

SherluckyRN · Mar 13, 2013

Means you're hired pending your background check results.

sandra agas, RN · Mar 13, 2013

thank you for your replies! :)

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Mar 13, 2013

Congratulations!

Nobody does background checks until you have been selected for the job.... those things are expensive. Most of the time, they go ahead and make you an offer that is contingent upon the background check. Otherwise, they may end up doing it (spending $) but you don't accept the job. Sounds like someone may have just dropped the ball this time.

St_Claire, ADN, RN · Mar 14, 2013

Background checks are five bucks and employers get a discount for multiple. Many employers do a background check before the offer then make an offer then do a drug test. It means you are still in the running! GOOD LUCK!

serenitylove14 · Mar 14, 2013

Agree with everyone else. The only time I get background checks are when I have gotten the jobs Tentatively.

goo122 · Mar 14, 2013

I went for my first interview today and was ask to do a urine drug screen ( I was on my period, awkward!) and then a lifting test and background check. The nurse recruiter offered $$/hr and then told me to wait for her phone call once she got the background check result. I'm not sure if that's how it works but it feels like I got the job.

St_Claire, ADN, RN · Mar 17, 2013

Agree with everyone else. The only time I get background checks are when I have gotten the jobs Tentatively.

Perhaps it's regional but many places here have you come in with your own check, it is actually $5 and they drug test you on site.