Do I need more (of anything) to get into an Accelerated BSN Program?

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Hi!

I graduated from college a few years ago with a Bachelors in Psych and decided I wanted to go back for Nursing. Since graduation (in 2013), I have been working in mental health and healthcare. I've worked at a residence home for those with mental illness (basically an LPN type job plus a little case work), as a Psych Tech on a Mental Health unit, a PCT on Delivery/Post-partum units, and as a Medical Assistant at a Peds office. I've done a lot of nannying and some volunteer work at hospitals in between these jobs. I have also gone back to school to take the pre-reqs, all of which I have A's in. However, I took Psych Stats during my time at my ridiculously hard undergrad school and got a C in it, which brings my pre-req GPA down to about a 3.5. I am unsure of my overall GPA since I transferred a couple times during my 4 years, but it shouldn't be lower than a 3.5. I also have some reference letters from Doctors, a professor, and an NP to further help my case even though they aren't required.

I am only applying to one school this round: University of Colorado - Denver because it is the only one that I currently qualify for (plus a few extra - like Bio 2 and Chem 2). I have read about all kinds of amazing people applying to the already competitive Accelerated programs and while I had been confident, I am starting to doubt my likelihood of getting in. I started to plan to retake the Stats class during the summer (I don't even know now if Psych Stats would even qualify) - though not sure if it will just be combined with my C for the pre-req GPA.

Has anyone applied to this program? Had any luck or have any suggestions? Does my list of experience and education look competitive, or no?

I would very much appreciate any advice! Thank you :)

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