Emmett Louis Till was born in Chicago on July 25, 1941. Emmett was the only child of Louis and Mamie Till. He never knew his father, a soldier, who died during World War II. At the age of five, Emmett was stricken with polio.
1 LVN to RN: A licensed practical nurse (LPN) who is interested in becoming a registered nurse will benefit most from this type of degree program. 2  Students in this program will be given the knowledge and skills needed in order to take the NCLEX Examination.
Obtain clinical experience. Once you have your RN/BSN degree, your next step is to find a nursing job. In order to become an LNC, you need to have hands-on nursing skills and experience. You'll usually need to work as an RN for three to five years before you make the switch to becoming an LNC.