http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/pre-nursing-frequently-asked-questions
This link is from Oregon, but it provides some useful advice for all students who want to become a RN, but who are not currently in a nursing program
“The latest data shows that more than 67,000 qualified applications to professional nursing programs were turned away last year, including more than 11,000 applicants to graduate programs, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.”
This is really helpful thanks @Charliesch