Best LVN training programs in Sacramento?

[Ericm]

Hello,

I am a newly certified CNA (as of yet have not been employed) who is eager to advance his medical education. Eventually, I would like to become an RN. However, as I have a 6 year old son and a family to support, I feel that gaining licensure as an LVN would allow me to comfortably support my family monetarily and provide for the next logical step toward RN. I will point out that I'm not getting into nursing for the money. Rather, I want to have quality patient contact that gives me the same feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that my CNA clinical hours gave me with more responsibility. Therefore, I am looking at the most cost-effective/expedient avenue toward becoming an LVN without any college credits?

Have any of you graduated from LVN training programs in Sacramento? If so:

1) Which programs?

2) What was the cost?

3) How long did they take?

4) Is LVN the right licensure, or should I pursue a direct entry RN program?

5) Do any new grads/newly employed LVNs in the Sacramento area have advice for someone just coming into the field?

Thank you all in advance,

Eric