Advice needed....LPN or RN???

Hi everyone ..I need help..please!!!
Currently I am working on pre-req. and enrolled in a pre-nursing program. However going part-time it would take me about 3 years to finish...I only need chem,A&P 1,2 before I could begin the nursing classes.
I was considering going for an LPN program instead, so I could be done in a year and begin working. I need to work, I have two children and I am a single parent..so it is not easy. I was thinking that maybe this route was a better option. I would later go for the LPN to RN bridge and eventually BSN. I would at least get my foot in the door and maybe by breaking down the programs would also benefit me in the way of balancing family and school.
I also have to pay for this education with student loans,so it is not an easy decision to take on all the debt, but hopefully worth it!
My question to everyone is, has anyone gone about it this way? LPN to RN? Are there jobs out there for LPN's ?
I was looking into HolyName Hospital LPN program, has anyone gone there?
Any advice would be appreciated!!