To Do List | Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing | Seneca Students

First, congratulate yourself on this new and exciting journey!

Before the start of classes

COVID Vaccination Policy

• To protect the health and safety of our community, Seneca requires all individuals to be vaccinated as a condition of coming on campus, participating in any in-person Seneca activities such as work placements and varsity sports, and living, working or attending activities in student residence. Please review the Seneca COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
• Please visit the Seneca COVID Updates webpage for the most current information.

Computer and Internet Requirements

• Ensure you have daily computer access with a reliable internet connection and a webcam for Seneca Blackboard, email and other online activities as required. Select course require the use of a web cam. Please see the Seneca Technical Requirements for Online Learning.

Seneca Email

• Activate your Seneca e-mail. All program communication uses this email address. Check your email regularly for program updates.

Transfer Credits

• Apply for Transfer Credit if you have completed eligible courses at another college or university.  The deadline to apply for the Winter 2022 semester is December 1, 2021.

Seneca Student Home

• Review the quick start guide and familiarize yourself with all the functions of Student Home. This is where you will register for classes, review your schedule and academic record as well as many other student services.

Textbooks and Supplies

• Purchase required textbooks, supplies and uniform before classes start. See the PND Homepage link for required resources. Books may be ordered online and via the Seneca bookstore prior to class start-up.

Seneca OneCard

• Request your Seneca Virtual  (picture ID):  Be sure to have a professional appearance because this is the picture ID that will be worn on your uniform. Inform the OneCard office that you need a clip-on version of the ID card to wear to agency placements.

Seneca College Orientation

• Attend Seneca Orientation: Prepare for the first weeks of class and gather information from other college departments that will help you through your first year at Seneca. You will receive further information on the specific date and time during the first week of classes.

Seneca PND Program Orientation

• Please watch your Seneca email for the virtual meeting invitation to your program-specific orientation for PND semester one students. This session provides very important program information!

College of Nurses of Ontario

• Review the CNO’s Requisite Skills and Abilities for nursing practice in Ontario. This document explains the performance demands and general expectations of nurses in Ontario.

PND Program Handbook

• Review the PND Handbook (PDF). You are responsible for knowing and following the PND guidelines and Seneca Policies.

First day of classes

Monday January 10, 2022

• Classes will be delivered online for semester one with the following exceptions. Note that the on campus classes for Winter 2022 listed below are held at King Campus for both King and Yorkgate students:
  • PNL110: All students will attend the lab portion of PNL100 in person at King campus.
  • MDM101: All students will attend this class in person at King campus.
  • PNA100: Students may choose either fully online or flexible for PNA100 (Anatomy and Physiology). Students who register for flexible may attend in-person on campus or live-stream the class from home.

Clinical Preparedness Permit

• A Clinical Preparedness Permit (CPP) ensure that students have met requirements for clinical practice prior to entering their clinical placements. The CPP includes medical and non-medical components and certification requirements, including COVID 19 vaccination. These are mandatory requirements for all clinical courses in the program. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary requirements have been met. Students may not attend clinical practice without completion of the CPP.
• More information about your CPP will be provided during semester one.