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.
LVNs and LPNs are entry-level nurses who work under the supervision of RNs and have comparable job duties. They are typically required to have completed a 1-year nursing program available through community colleges, technical schools, high schools and hospitals.