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.
Aspiring LPNs need to complete a diploma or certificate program in practical nursing, while aspiring RNs need an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing. Although nursing courses can vary, most schools focus on the same core subject areas. In addition, a supervised clinical experience and hands-on practice during courses are common across all programs for aspiring LPNs and RNs. Both LPNs and RNs have to get state licensure to work in the nursing field.