# @gcu on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=JPSwK4mEPJc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67306655-gcu-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-18T21:07:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Grand Canyon U (@gcu) — https://gondola.cc/gcu

## Caption

Hear from Ella Murphy, a Grand Canyon University Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, as she shares why she chose GCU’s BSN Pre-Licensure program and how her nursing school experience helped prepare her for clinical care, NCLEX-RN preparation and her future nursing career.

Learn more about GCU’s BSN Pre-Licensure degrees at https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bsn-pre-licensure 

Ella talks about discovering her passion for nursing, touring GCU’s campus, learning in simulation labs, building confidence through clinical experiences, receiving faculty and tutoring support and exploring nursing specialties such as labor and delivery, psychiatric care, OB/GYN and neonatal intensive care.

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Ella Murphy, GCU BSN graduate
00:17 – Why GCU’s BSN program stood out
00:55 – What to expect in nursing school
2:19 – How Ella Graduated Debt Free in 3 years  
2:46 – Reputation, responsibility and patient care
3:03 – Learning Experience, Faculty and cohort support
3:30 – How GCU helped shape Ella’s future

Explore related GCU resources:
BSN Pre-Licensure program: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bsn-pre-licensure 
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions: https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-nursing-and-health-care-professions.php 
Undergraduate admissions requirements: https://www.gcu.edu/admissions/undergraduate 
Tuition and cost of attendance: https://www.gcu.edu/tuition/on-campus 
Accreditation information for the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions: https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation/college-of-nursing-and-healthcare 

Already have a bachelor’s degree or looking to re-career into the nursing field? Explore GCU’s ABSN programs at https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/absn-accelerated-bsn/prerequisites 

At GCU, the BSN Pre-Licensure degree is designed for students pursuing the educational path toward RN licensure. The program includes nursing coursework, clinical practice, simulation experiences and preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam.

#GCUNursing #BSN #NursingSchool

Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit.

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is an Arizona-based private Christian university and one of the largest universities in the country.* We’re committed to delivering an affordable and transformative
higher education that serves its students, the community and God.

Based in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona, GCU integrates a welcoming Christian worldview into 380 academic 
programs, as of December 2025, on our vibrant, growing campus. And if you need more flexibility, over 300 programs are offered within our online learning environment, giving you the personal freedom and support you need to earn your degree in the time you have.

At GCU, we work to develop servant leaders. We challenge and inspire you to become an innovative thinker, effective communicator, global contributor and the kind of changemaker who invigorates your community by placing the interests of others before your own. GCU aims to not simply teach but provide a path to moral, emotional and spiritual well-being in an environment that opens our hearts to students from all backgrounds and denominations.

With an ongoing commitment to academic excellence, GCU is experiencing an exciting era of community impact and campus expansion that includes new residence halls, amenities, academic and athletic facilities and immersive, hands-on labs that allow for experiential learning.

Whether you’re looking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, GCU believes that quality education should be accessible to all with a supportive graduation team behind you. Learn more about GCU’s programs, competitive tuition rates and scholarship offers from your dedicated university counselor who takes a personalized approach.

Find your purpose at GCU.

Visit http://www.gcu.edu or start your journey at GCU today: https://www.gcu.edu/rmi/ApplyNow

Explore Grand Canyon University:
Visit GCU’s website: http://www.gcu.edu 
Follow GCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonU/ 
Follow GCU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcu/ 
Follow GCU on X: https://twitter.com/gcu 
Connect with GCU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/grand-canyon-university/

*National Center for Education Statistics. May 2021. Fast Facts: Highest Enrollment. https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=74. Retrieved April 14, 2023.

For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university approvals, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page at https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation/college-of-nursing-and-healthcare 

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Approved and verified accurate by the Associate Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions on June 16, 2026. 26GTR0756

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