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.
The CNA is the lowest level of nursing; those who want to advance in the field may want to seek higher designations, such as the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) credential. LPNs need to earn a postsecondary certificate, while RNs need an undergraduate degree in order to practice.