Whats the BEST way to do this?

HELLO ALL!! im new on here and i just wanted some quick advice!! "im a nurse-to-be"!! and i am currently living in california and moving to memphis in the fall. My question to you is what is the best way do you think to become a nurse... i decided im gonna go for my lpn since there seems to be alot of good lpn to bsn programs!! ive been looking into southwest community..but its gonna take at least 2 semesters to do my pre reqs...im ready to become a nurse now! or at least start learning to be.. what about the "technology centers"? i dont have a problem getting a diploma(from a technical school) as long as i can use it to get my bsn in the future. should i become a cna while im still in california?? any advice would be helpful!! thank you so much!!