Education 

DNP, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
MSN, Education and Leadership, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
BSN, Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, Pa.
Diploma, Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Nursing, Natrona Heights, Pa.

Research

• “Doctor of Nursing Practice Advocacy for Pennsylvania House Bill 1623: The Whole Woman’s Health Funding Priorities Act”, Burkett, L., 2016 

Publications

• Burkett, L., “Collaborative Decision Making: Empowering Nurse Leaders,” Nursing Management, 2016

Awards & Recognition

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Eta Epsilon Chapter, multiple years
• Anne DeNardo McGowan DNP Leadership Award, Carlow University, 2016
• Colloquium Podium Presenter, Carlow, 2016
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Nu Sigma Chapter, 2012
• Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society, Pennsylvania State University, 2011
• Quarato Nursing Scholarship Award, Pennsylvania State University, 2010

Professional Memberships

• University Faculty Association Policy & Procedure Committee
• CHW Graduate Curriculum Committee
• UPMC Academic Partnership Council Member
• AHN Bridging the Gap Academic Partner Member