Health department (nurse position)

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About a month ago I got a phone call from a local health department near my house. They called me to schedule an interviewed. The interview went well and they told me that they really liked me and keep in touch with me. The following week one of the recruiters send me an email saying it was a pleasure to have met me but another step to the process is to answer a question that she send me via email. This all happened like in the beginning of April. Well last week I called them because I was interested on my application status. The lady I spoke to I will let you know your status next week (which is this week now). Well just the other day she sent me another email asking me for 3 professional references. I gave her my three professional references and they all told me 3 days ago that she had called them. I guess this is all a good sign that she got a hold of my references. But my question is does anyone know by chance how long the hiring process is at the health department? I spoke to one of my friends that has a friend that works in the health department and she mention to her that it took her like 2 or 3 months to actually find out that she got the job. I was wondering if this is true? I have always wanted to work in the health department and they seemed to have liked me oh btw they did say I was on the top of their list!!!

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Specializes in hospice.

Government hiring always takes forever. You're getting good signs though, hang in there!

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Specializes in retired LTC.
Government hiring always takes forever. You're getting good signs though, hang in there!
Federal, state or municipal government takes time.

A military friend compared it to military life - "hurry up and wait". :roflmao:

Sounds positive - hang in there.

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I actually got the job I am so excited!!

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Specializes in hospice.
I actually got the job I am so excited!!

Nice! Congratulations!

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thanks!!

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Specializes in Public Health Nurse.

Congratulations on your job. Can you let us know what they physical is like, and the benefit package. I applied to a position myself, and wondering the process. I know it is a long process.

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