Thinking about LVN

I am a New grad EMT-Basic, due to the economy there is an Influx of EMT'S right now, too many EMT's and not enough positions

My eventual goal is to become a CCT (critical care transport) RN or Trauma RN

im thinking about going back to school if i cant find a job as an EMT, i first want to become an LVN then eventually RN. im thinking about getting financial aid and going to a private school since the local community colleges here have at least a years wait

now i have been checking out the job market for Nursing/LVN's and almost ALL of them require at least a year experince

my plan is to Volunteer/Intern (preferably at a hospital) while going to school

would that be a wise decision ? would i be able to fit it in my schedule while going to LVN school? would the Internship/volunteer experience help me greatly in getting a job?

btw how greatly is the Nursing Industry effected in Southern CA by this economy?

Im in Orange County,CA

thank you for your replies/help!!!