Calling to check on employment status?

[Super_RN]

I've had 2 interviews with a hospital (the last one being Wed the 24th). I was up front with them from the very beginning and told them I had accepted employment elsewhere, but I was here because I wanted to be here (I had applied a LONG time ago, but had not heard back at all until 1 month after I accepted another position). I am supposed to start my new job on Sat April 3, and this hospital is aware of it. I told them I didn't want to start there and waste the hospital's (where I accepted) time if I was offered a position at their facility. The hospital where I just interviewed at was thinking of creating a position for me instead of just hiring me in an open one. Anyhow, my question is:

Is it ever appropriate to call and check on the status to see where I'm at?

[cLmPdN]

I recently just got hired at a amazing hospital in OH. It is my dream job!!! The hiring process was ridiculous though. It took 45 days, from the day I was first interviewed, to actually start there. You can imagine how crazy I was during that 45 days waiting for an answer ect. During that time I also had another job offer. Yes I went ahead and let the hiring manager on the floor know through weekly phone calls and e-mails. I e-mailed her or called her once a week, just to let her know I was very excited about the chance to work with her. I did not keep her long and I would kindly remark "sorry if I am being a burden" just to feel out the response I would get. She seemed to like that determination because I ended up with the job. i don't see anything wrong with letting someone know what you want. I think you just have to see how much is too much. Usually I wouldn't have called every week like that, but like I said she really seemed to be happy knowing that I was still interested. Feel it out and you'll know what's the best way to go about it.

[nyfreesia]

I agree with calling to get some measure of info on where you stand,and hope you get the job!

Of the 3 nursing jobs I've had,each one required my follow up,otherwise I don't think I'd ever have heard back.

[Super_RN, BSN, RN]

I just wanted to update and say that I got the position! I'm so excited!!

[krstxn]

Great!!! I'm glad you called!

[Super_RN, BSN, RN]

Me too! thank you!