KStewartLPN

I don't have another job offer right now. This is the only place I have applied to because I have wanted to work here since having a community clinical here 6 months ago. I guess things don't always work out the way we expect them to. I am just not sure how long I should wait until giving up my dream of working here and start applying elsewhere. Edit: Thank you for the quick responses! I will start applying elsewhere.

Hello! This is my first post here at Allnurses! Here's my situation: I had my very first LPN job interview on August 31st . at a SNF. I think the interview went really well, nothing happened that would make me think otherwise. The interviewer asked a series of questions, including asking if my name was posted on the BON yet, and it wasn't, as I had just passed the NCLEX a few days before (quick results said I passed.) She said she couldn't officially” hire me until my name is posted. The interview ended with the interviewer having me fill out a sheet for a background check and that I would receive a phone call. 1 week passed and I had received a letter in the mail requesting the $50 to post my license. I sent that off immediately. The next day I decided to call the SNF and let them know my name would be posted soon! (since I hadn't heard anything) The receptionist said she would let (the interviewer) know and took my number down. Another week passed, and my name was posted on the board. I still hadn't heard anything ! So I decided to call them again to check on the status of my application and to let them know that my name was posted. This time I got the interviewer on the phone. Interviewer said I really appreciate you calling, the hiring manager has been on vacation for the past week. There is going to be a meeting with the hiring manager tomorrow to discuss staffing needs. Another week has passed and I still haven't heard anything. Should I give up? I REALLY want this job! It's been 3 weeks since my interview. What's the longest you have waited before receiving a definite answer? I would love peoples opinions! Thanks