LPN certificate vs. associates degree pay

I am 40 yrs old, married with 2 kids ages 11 and 7. I am currently an MA/phlebotomist and seriously considering taking the LPN certificate program (approx 13 months) at Mildred Elley. I want to choose this over the associates program because of the time it takes, which is a bit of an issue to begin with.
My question(s) is what is lacking from the certificate program since it is so much shorter? Also, would there be a pay difference when I am looking for a job? Would I get paid less because I only have the certificate as opposed to the associates degree? Thanks so much.

bigmother in Troy, New York said: I am 40 yrs old, married with 2 kids ages 11 and 7. I am currently an MA/phlebotomist and seriously considering taking the LPN certificate program (approx 13 months) at Mildred Elley. I want to choose this over the associates program because of the time it takes, which is a bit of an issue to begin with.
My question(s) is what is lacking from the certificate program since it is so much shorter? Also, would there be a pay difference when I am looking for a job? Would I get paid less because I only have the certificate as opposed to the associates degree? Thanks so much.

OK, never mind! LOL I just looked it up and there is no such thing as an associates for LPN. But you guys probably already knew that! :o)

bigmother in Troy, New York said: I am 40 yrs old, married with 2 kids ages 11 and 7. I am currently an MA/phlebotomist and seriously considering taking the LPN certificate program (approx 13 months) at Mildred Elley. I want to choose this over the associates program because of the time it takes, which is a bit of an issue to begin with.
My question(s) is what is lacking from the certificate program since it is so much shorter? Also, would there be a pay difference when I am looking for a job? Would I get paid less because I only have the certificate as opposed to the associates degree? Thanks so much.

Hi! My name is Katherine and I work in the Admissions department at Mildred Elley. I am so excited you are considering our program. I would love to set up a time for you to come in and meet with me so we can discuss the LPN program as well as I can answer any questions you may have. You can reach me at my email address klee@mildred-elley.edu. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Hope you are having a great day!

- Katherine Lee

bigmother in Troy, New York said: I am 40 yrs old, married with 2 kids ages 11 and 7. I am currently an MA/phlebotomist and seriously considering taking the LPN certificate program (approx 13 months) at Mildred Elley. I want to choose this over the associates program because of the time it takes, which is a bit of an issue to begin with.
My question(s) is what is lacking from the certificate program since it is so much shorter? Also, would there be a pay difference when I am looking for a job? Would I get paid less because I only have the certificate as opposed to the associates degree? Thanks so much.

RN's get paid more having an associates degree. I am a LPN and not only am I having trouble finding a job, but the pay is not great either.