Applying to two programs

You apply to multiple schools and then depending on which schools accept you as a prospective applicant you chose a school that accepted you to attend. You don't have to have a prior relationship with the school to apply for that school's nursing program (unless they specifically state otherwise). In order to apply you need to look up the admissions requirements of each nursing program you are interested in and - if meeting their requirements - submit an application and application fee

I applied to multiple programs because I lived in a highly impacted area. Far more students apply for nursing school than there are spots. I applied to several programs in that city as well as a couple programs in other cities that I would be willing to move to where admissions is a little less competitive. Of the 5 programs I applied to only 2 accepted me. Of those 2 I accepted the program I felt would give me a better education and provide me with more job opportunities after graduation. After accepting the offer of admission and sending in a deposit to hold my spot I officially became a registered student of the school I now attend.