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 are also widely employed in hospitals and doctors' offices, where they perform basic functions, such as taking medical histories and monitoring blood pressure. Because LPNs and LVNs are paid less than registered nurses, employers consider them to be cost-effective providers of basic nursing care.