Charla Burchett graduated from MSU in 2011 with her baccalaureate degree in Nursing. In 2016, she graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus of rural health family nurse practitioner. Prior to moving into her current role as instructor, Burchett practiced at MSU Counseling and Health Services. In addition to family practice, she has experience in medical-surgical and dialysis nursing.