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.
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), also known as licensed vocational nurses, provide much of the hands-on care for sick or injured patients. They often work under the supervision of registered nurses. LPNS make a median part-time wage of $19.14 per hour, with a range of $13.89 to $26.49. Their biggest employers are nursing care facilities, with 29 percent of the 728,670 jobs. They pay better than the median at $20.34 per hour.