Student Options and Different Career Paths?

Hello, I'm a student with the ultimate career goal of becoming a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner working in the NICU. I've done all prerequisites for both the LPN and RN programs at my local community college, but my questions are regarding whether or not I have any other options. There are several programs in the Springfield, MO area, but most others are 4-year programs and I would be joining in halfway or having to repeat the two years altogether. There don't seem to be any advisors or mentoring programs for nurses that are not biased. Also, I was wondering about different paths to get my degrees. I'm a little confused as to whether it's better to get the LPN license first and then go back for the RN and BSN and NP. I'm currently taking a course for the CNA (not that it pertains to the subject).