FAMILISM refers to core values of a family type which emphasizes commitment to the family as a unit. Staying together for the sake of the children would be an indication of this familism value.
Massachusetts has an average hourly wage of $23.92 or $49,760.00 annually for a Licensed practical nurse (LPN). According to the Department of Labor, there were 752,300 working LPN's in the United States in 2010. Licensed practical nurses provide basic nursing care and they work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.
According to figures released in May 2011 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly wage for LPNs across the country in 2010 was $20.21 per hour, which for full-time hours works out to $42,040 per year. Entry-level wages can be much lower.