Shoreline College is pleased to announce that Carley Borgen has been selected as the College’s new Associate Dean of Nursing. A familiar face to many across campus, Borgen officially begins her new role on July 1, 2026.
Borgen brings a strong combination of nursing education, leadership, and clinical experience to the position. Since joining Shoreline’s Nursing Program faculty in 2020, she has served as a tenure-track Nursing Instructor, teaching across multiple courses and program formats while helping prepare the next generation of nursing professionals. Her dedication to student success and program excellence has been evident through her service on key committees, including her current role as Chair of the Evaluation Committee.
In addition to her work at Shoreline, Borgen serves as a Teaching Associate at the University of Washington School of Nursing, further strengthening her contributions to nursing education and student development throughout the region.
Her academic credentials include a Doctorate in Nursing Educational Leadership from Post University, a Master of Nursing degree in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University, and designation as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). Together, these achievements reflect her deep commitment to advancing nursing education and supporting student learning.
Borgen also brings significant healthcare leadership experience, having served as a Nurse Supervisor in complex clinical environments. In these roles, she led interdisciplinary teams, supported staff development, conducted evaluations, hired and onboarded employees, and worked collaboratively to ensure high-quality patient care. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes trust, communication, professional growth, and creating supportive environments where individuals can thrive.
“As a Shoreline nursing graduate, I was excited to return in 2020 as nursing faculty,” said Borgen. “As nursing faculty, I am likewise excited to step into the role of Associate Dean of Nursing. Now more than ever, our community needs nurses who can provide safe, compassionate care; advocate for patients and their families; and bring critical thinking to their nursing practice through a health equity lens. Shoreline has a positive reputation for producing graduates who go on to become those nurses. I am honored to lead the nursing program into its next era, especially with our beautiful new state-of-the-art building, as we continue to educate the next generation of registered nurses.”
Borgen’s connection to Shoreline extends beyond her faculty role. She is also a graduate of the College’s Nursing Program, giving her a unique perspective on the student experience and a deep appreciation for the program’s impact on the community.
Outside of work, Borgen enjoys practicing taekwondo with her 12-year-old son. The pair have been training together for more than a year and a half and are currently blue belts. A lifelong resident of the region, she grew up in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood and was born at Northwest Hospital. In a full-circle moment, she later worked alongside the physician who delivered her, Dr. James Joki, during her labor and delivery clinical rotation while she was a nursing student at Shoreline.