Welcome 

Welcome to International Educated Nursing (IEN) Programs. There are three programs Nursing Leadership Management (NLM), Chronic Disease Management (CDM) and Coronary Care Nursing (COR)  . These are eight-month graduate certificate program, over two semesters. The NLM program is designed to meet the needs of nurses currently employed or aspiring to be employed in leadership and management roles within health-care settings. This program builds foundational leadership and management skills to prepare students for roles as nursing administrators and nurse managers. NLM Program Information.  The CDM program provides nurses with specialized training related to the prevention and management of chronic diseases, which impair everyday physical and mental functions and reduce the ability to perform daily activities.  CDM Program Information. The COR program provides nurses with specialized training related to the prevention and management of cardiovascular illness/disease. These diseases impair everyday physical and mental functions and reduce the ability to perform daily activities.   COR Program Information  .

Getting ready for a successful start at Seneca

As you gear up for your first week of classes at Seneca, keep in mind the following reminders:

• Complete your intent to enrol. View step-by-step instructions on how to complete your intent to enrol and build your timetable.

• Attend Virtual Orientation. If you're unable to attend, we have recordings available on-demand on our Videos page.

• Connect with a Peer Mentor. A peer mentor can help you with your first semester and answer many of your questions. Register for a mentor.

• Attend Campus Welcome Day. You'll have the opportunity to meet fellow students, connect with the Seneca Student Federation and enjoy free food! Check our Orientation page for upcoming dates.

• Campus Shuttle. The campus shuttle bus picks up and drops off students at the King, Newnham and Seneca@York campuses. Learn more about the campus shuttle.

• Parking. Learn more about the parking rates at Seneca's campuses.

• Seneca Soup Program. All students enrolled in a full- or part-time program are eligible to receive a fresh bowl of hot soup daily. Halal, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Students will need to register to participate. Learn more about Meal Plans.

• Student Life Events Calendar. Keep an eye on the calendar for upcoming events and how to join.

• Financial Resources & Helpful Supports. We can help you plan your finances and learn more about what expenses to expect from your first day of classes until you graduate. Learn more about the resources available.

• The Service Hub. No more hunting around different departments looking for email addresses and phone numbers. All of your services and supports have moved under one umbrella. Visit The Service Hub if you have any questions or need support.

Wishing you a great start at Seneca!  The Service Hub Link 

Your Responsibilities

In order to benefit most from this program and courses you are to:

•  Work through the online course materials, 

• Read the IEN Program Handbook

•  Refer to and study the appropriate readings, as recommended, 

• Participate in the discussions, 

• Collaborate with your fellow learners to increase your learning, 

• Complete assignments and tests on time 

Typical Learning Activities

 There are several types of learning activities in this course: 

1. Working through the online modules (in "Pre Class Work"), this is part of your preparatory work prior to our in-class sessions. 

2.  Textbook and / or online readings, videos and more 

3.  Communication and Collaboration. A big part of your learning online is interacting with and engaging your fellow learners. You can "talk" to all of your fellow learners, share ideas, etc., by way of the Discussions forums. 

• Make sure you get to know your fellow learners by posting your introduction in the Introductions forum. 

• Use the Questions for your professor forum to ask any questions about your learning in this course.

• Discussion is a very important component of this course, so it is important that you familiarize yourself with how the forums work. 

• To access the discussion forums, using Chrome of Firefox click on Learn@seneca course shell and  click "Discussions" at the menu left.

•  For help using the forums, please see:  "MySeneca Help" menu item is located in your Learn@seneca shell 

Navigating your Weekly Learning

each week you will use both the google class site and Learn@seneca (Blackboard) course shell to navigate your learning. The google class site has the weekly objectives and before class learning requirements. The Learn@senca will have the weekly lesson for class.

 Instructions 

Before class 

1. Using Chrome or Firefox navigate to  Learn@seneca 

2. Click on  IEN  Program Site link (menu tab on left)

3. navigate to your course

   1. review weekly objectives 

   2. review weekly resources 

   3. complete before class preparation activity 

Day of class

1. Using Chrome or Firefox navigate to  Learn@seneca

2. open your Learn@seneca course shell

3. use virtual link to join class 

4. open weekly folder for class learning

Tips for Asking for Help and Support 

Try problem-solving first. 

• When possible, try to figure out the solution to your problem on your own before you resort to other options. 

• decide is this a course or professor question or  I need guidance issue 

  • if this a question or issue for guidance connect with  student advisor or INSCOL

  • if this for your course or professor  

• Try to use your resources. 

  • For example, see if the answer to your question is in your textbook or notes.

  • Check announcement board,

  • Review rubric or description of assignments

  • Review course outline and addendum 

  • Library or student supports learn@seneca 

• Reach out to  a friend or ask another student for help 

What are common reasons why you might seek out professors for assistance after class?

• You've fallen behind in class and need help to plan for success 

• You've failed a test or assignment and do not understand the course material or feedback 

• You have questions about the requirements of a given assignment

• You need clarification on policies and/or schedules

Questions for Professor During Class 

• I’m struggling with _____. Can we meet to talk about it later?

• I’m working hard, but I’m still not understanding _____. Can you help me?

• I’m not sure what I need. Can you please talk with me?

• Can you give me advice about _____?

• Can you help me understand this better or explain it in a different way?