She earned her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) at the University of Central Florida and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Adventist University of Health Science. Currently, she teaches the Foundations of Nursing and Health Promotion and Wellness courses. Professor Forbes has over 20 years of nursing experience in the pediatric and community health specialties. She also has worked in both management and education roles on the pediatric and PICU units. Professor Forbes is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, National League for Nurses, and Society of Pediatric Nurses.