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.
While the job of the LPN or LVN is not as well-paid as that of a registered nurse, it is a very practical choice for a career because you can already start earning a living in a short span of time. Generally speaking, a licensed practical nurse works under the supervision of the hospital doctors and registered nurses.