Interested in Nursing

And need some direction. Hi all. I'm new to this forum and nursing as well. I am currently employed with an insurance agency in San Diego. However this is not the career I want for the rest of my life. I am very interested in Nursing. I would like to work while going to school full time even if I have to cut down my hours at work. I would like to then start working as an LVN while going to school to become an RN. I am currently living in the La Jolla area and I was wondering what the best schools are out her as far as nursing programs go. I was looking at Maric but heard they are really pricey and you may have trouble with credits transferring down the road. I'd like to get a feel for other current/former students in SD rather than hearing a sales pitch at Maric or any other college in this area. Thanks for any help/advice you may have for me!