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.
LVN to RN Bridge Programs. Some colleges and universities might offer an LVN-RN bridge program specifically designed to allow LVNs to become RNs. Bridge programs usually offer associate degrees. The LVN may be required to have a certain amount of experience in vocational nursing before she can apply.