She has a BSN from Northern Michigan University and a MS in Parent-Child Nursing with a minor in Education from Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. She is certified by the American Nurses Association in Perinatal Nursing. Ms. Tippen has been on faculty in the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint for over 23 years and has practiced in a variety of clinical areas for the past 39 years. Her clinical practice currently is working high risk youths in a residential setting. She is actively involved in the Society of Pediatric Nurses. She was the recipient of the Nightingale State of Michigan award for nursing in the community, Everyday Hero award State of Michigan, and the University of Michigan Flint’s faculty award for service. She has received an award from the Parliament of the Kingdom of Cambodia for dedication and ongoing service.