She is editor of Perspectives in Psychiatric Care: The Journal for Nurse Psychotherapists. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and is a certified clinical nurse specialist in adult psychiatric nursing by the American Nurses' Association. She is also a certified group therapist by the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and a founder of the International Organization of Psychodynamic Nurses. Dr. Lego has published extensively and has delivered numerous national and international presentations.