Nursing Programs

Hello peeps, I’m interested in Nursing but the nursing programs here in Houston at Lonestar and San Jacinto seem to be competitive and I haven’t been in college since 2020. Can anyone guide me on how to get into either of the aforementioned schools? I don’t really don’t understand the whole HESI / TEAS thing, and what would happen if I’m not accepted? Can I just take the classes and try to officially join later? Let me know, plz 🙂

TLDR; I’m not sure how to get into the nursing programs at Lonestar and San Jacinto, so I’m asking for guidance.