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.
When working as an LVN (licensed vocational nurse), which also known as LPN (licensed practical nurse) in some states, the work experience you have gained can make the transition to becoming an RN (registered nurse) far easier than if you were to start from scratch.