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.
In some locations, LPNs enjoy much higher pay than the average. Connecticut reported average wages for LPNs in all industries of $53,560 in 2012, according to the BLS. Nevada, Alaska and Massachusetts had average pay exceeding $52,000 per year for all LPN jobs, and licensed practical nurses in New Jersey averaged more than $51,000 per year.