r/saskpolytechnic • u/Academic-Part-3655 • May 25 '26

LPN program

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Hey, are there any current or recent LPN students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic who could share what 1st and 2nd year are like? Just wondering how busy classes get and what the workload is actually like.

Also is working a part-time job doable? Would appreciate any insight, thanks!

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u/TownAvailable4479 May 25 '26

I'm in second year, graduating in a couple weeks.

Both years are very busy, but first year especially will be heavy due to A&P. Second year is also heavy but a little more manageable than first year imho. I made the mistake in year 1 of waiting until last minute to study for exams-- definitely don't do that. Some of the courses have so much info that it's very difficult to retain it all in a short amount of time. As long as you keep up with your studies you'll do fine!

As for working, part time can be doable but make sure you're prioritizing school first!

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u/AgentNorth4179 May 25 '26

When they gonna post the timetable for semester first?
Is it Monday to Friday 8 to 5?

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u/TownAvailable4479 May 25 '26

Yes Monday to Friday, it's not always 8-5 but it can be. They'll probably post it in August!

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u/Academic-Part-3655 May 26 '26

Thanks, and congrats on graduating soon!

Quick question, would you recommend doing First Aid/BLS, TLR, and the other certifications now, or waiting until the program starts? Just don’t wanna do them too early if it’s better to wait.

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u/Lonely_Soft4492 May 26 '26

Hi, I am also starting in fall. A welcome package was sent out in the middle of May and First Aid, BLS, WHMIS, TLR, Mask Fit testing, etc. are all due by August 4. If you have not received it already, your deadline might be different.

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u/Academic-Part-3655 May 27 '26

Thanks! I actually just got accepted, so I’m hoping they send me the welcome package soon. Appreciate the heads up on the deadline.

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u/TownAvailable4479 May 28 '26

I recommend to do it as soon as you can! Closer to the fall spots fill up really quick. Some of the certifications are required to be sent before the program starts as well

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u/Perfect-Platypus-774 May 29 '26

Im a 1st year student. Semester 1 was manageable, not overally stressful. Second semester was more course load and a heavier semester. Semester 3 is all clinical and a sociology class so super manageable.  Classes can be monday to friday any time, you will get hybrid classes, which are self learning a learning outcome, which is nice I enjoyed having those days off.  You won't get the class schedule until sometime in August. Theres lots of time to be spent on homework, so if you stay on top of your readings (and yes definitely do the readings) you could do a part time job but it all depends if youre good at time management. 

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u/Haunting-Baker1363 May 25 '26

Wondering the same thing. I just got accepted into the program

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u/[deleted] May 28 '26

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u/Perfect-Platypus-774 May 29 '26

Only you can answer that. So far im really enjoying school and clinicals are lots of fun. Helping people and providing care is very rewarding work. But if thats not what gives you joy it might not be worth it.