Help! LVN bridge to RN? Or prereqs straight to RN program?

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Hello everybody! My name is Sharon and I am in the very early stages in the ultimate goal to become an RN. I have concluded that there are 2 different routes to take and I just want to make sure I have all the right information from experienced RNs or ones who are currently in school. I know there is no shortcut to becoming an RN but I want to know the most practical route. I also live in Orange County if that helps at all. My original plan was to take the prerequisites in hopes to "wait"and get into an RN program. I have concluded that would take me at least 2 years just to get the prerequisites done. I have also had many people say do the LVN program first and then bridge into the RN program. The way I picture it and what I have read.... is that the LVN program is only 1 year, (faster than 2 years taking prerequisites) and gets you a more qualified spot into the RN program. So LVN to RN only 3 years OR prerequisites first then apply to RN program which will take around 4 years. This is just what I have taken from my research and im wanting to know if I have it right. Also, does the LVN program have the prerequisites included? Or will I have to take the prerequisites anyway? So if I do the LVN program, then do a LVN-RN bridge program and then have my RN liscense? The route I would want to take is start with LVN program because I want to learn right away and get hands on training and experience. I want to get started ASAP and want to begin on the right path. Also please include too schools to go to! Sorry for the long question! I know you all will help*

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