Waiting time in Mansfield OH?

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Hi, I am planning to give the CPNE in OH..anyone know what the waiting time is?

thanks!

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

The total wait time for MPAC is 7-9 months give or take. If you only pick Mansfield OHIO. You may have to wait longer.

I applied to the MPAC June 4 th and I don't have a date. I called and they said they were working on April Applicants.

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thanks!

thats longer than I figured on...sorry for sounding clueless but whats MPAC?

Dolly

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What if you apply to go to any of the sites? Does that lesson the wait time? I can't decide if I want to apply for the MPAC (4-5 hrs from all sites) or NPAC which I am 8 hours away from all of them....I try not to think about it since I still have a few more tests, but I'm such a planner.......

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.
What if you apply to go to any of the sites? Does that lesson the wait time? I can't decide if I want to apply for the MPAC (4-5 hrs from all sites) or NPAC which I am 8 hours away from all of them....I try not to think about it since I still have a few more tests, but I'm such a planner.......

The NPAC has a shorter wait. So if you don't want to wait long you can apply there. I think people are testing 4-6 months with the NPAC.

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.
thanks!

thats longer than I figured on...sorry for sounding clueless but whats MPAC?

Dolly

I think it Stands for Midpacific. It the Region of about 7 hospitals made up of Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

MPAC = Midwestern Performance Assessment Center; governs the CPNE sites in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Texas.

NPAC = Northern Performance Assessment Center; governs the CPNE sites in New York and Pennsylvania

SPAC = Southern Performance Assessment Center; governs the CPNE sites in Georgia.

Collectively, they're called the RPACs -- Regional Performance Assessment Centers. There is more information on the sites here:

https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/School_Of_Nursing/Clinical_Performance_in_Nursing_Examination

Click on the link for "Regional Performance Assessment Centers (RPACs)" on that page. I think you'll probably have to log in to the site at that point.

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MPAC = Midwestern Performance Assessment Center; governs the CPNE sites in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Texas.

NPAC = Northern Performance Assessment Center; governs the CPNE sites in New York and Pennsylvania

SPAC = Southern Performance Assessment Center; governs the CPNE sites in Georgia.

Collectively, they're called the RPACs -- Regional Performance Assessment Centers. There is more information on the sites here:

https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/School_Of_Nursing/Clinical_Performance_in_Nursing_Examination

Click on the link for "Regional Performance Assessment Centers (RPACs)" on that page. I think you'll probably have to log in to the site at that point.

I'm a planner too! I have spoken with an advisor, her advice was to apply to all areas, you will have to pay a little more for background checks, but you have a better chance of not waiting as long. Also, since I have to fly no matter what RPAC I get, I am going to say I only need a couple days notice. She said some people will need to reschedule at the last minute and they will call someone else. I can't imagine waiting all that time and having to reschedule, I would die! So once my application is being processed I am going to pack a bag and wait for the the call. I know I'm probably kidding myself, but it is just wishful thinking.

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formfly: You are so funny! I would be so stressed leaving last minute.. I would however ideally like a 5-6 month wait. If I go NPAC, I'm assuming I'll fly, so that may ruin my idea of bringing husband along.

Such decisions!

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formfly: You are so funny! I would be so stressed leaving last minute.. I would however ideally like a 5-6 month wait. If I go NPAC, I'm assuming I'll fly, so that may ruin my idea of bringing husband along.

Such decisions!

My husband does not have a choice, he is coming with me! Someone needs to put me in check when I start freaking out before I even leave the hotel room! And don't forget I have two kids, the more income this family has the better!

Good luck tomorrow, you are going to be fine! Let me know as soon as you get home.

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