NYP reference check failed

[stuck_nurse]

Hey all, I am hoping to get some advice. I applied to NYP, interviewed - and they said they loved me. The recruiter called right away after the interview, saying how well it went, and this was a done deal and to submit references right away. I did. As soon as the references came finished, I got a call saying they cannot move forward. Aside from the awkwardness that all my coworkers now know I want to leave and could not get the position, I am petrified that among my references there are one or more people who do not think I deserve to progress in my career. I work in a very toxic environment, in a hospital that is totally falling apart, and they are losing people every day. I am desperately hoping someone with knowledge of how NYP works can tell me :
1) Will they reject a candidate if even one of the 5 references provide a negative?
2) What does a reference check include? 
3) Am I permanently black listed at NYP now? 

It is sad because I felt I was so close, I loved everyone I talked to over there so much, it felt like I was going to finally achieve my dream job and now I am back here again. And I am petrified to apply anywhere else because I still need these references and I have no idea who it could be out of the 5 I sent. Please help! 

 

 

 

[Marshall1]

Do you know for sure it was a reference that derailed your offer?

As far as references go in general, this is why I have a problem with them because references are normally do prior to an offer which means a current employer is "alerted" that an employee is potentially leaving thus the current employer can always give a negative reference thus sinking the employees chances of moving on. I also don't think references are a good way, in 2025, to adequately assess a candidate. Verification of employment, yes, but references, no as often times the potential employee doesn't have the opportunity to respond to a negative reference which to me isn't a fair/accurate situation.

I'm sorry this happened to you. It sucks and the potential employer should've given you an opportunity to respond to anything negative reported.

[Steph1985]

I am truly sorry that this happened to you. I believe that if you didn't get the position, it may not have been the right fit for you from the start. Sometimes what we think we want isn't always what's best for us. Trust that a door will eventually open for you—one that no one will be able to close. Stay positive, keep moving forward, and remember that everything happens for a reason. God bless.