kelly dubowski msn, rn
"By 2020, burnout had caught up with me, leaving me exhausted, overwhelmed, and completely disconnected from myself. When I looked around, my co-workers were saying the same thing—“Ugh, me too.” In that moment, a question started to grow in my heart: where is the support for nurses?"
kelly dubowski msn, rn
Hi, I'm Kelly!
Through my journey—from long, grueling shifts in Boston to building a life in sunny San Diego—I learned something crucial: caring for yourself is not optional. You can remain the compassionate, skilled nurse you’ve always been while reclaiming your energy, setting healthy boundaries, and rediscovering your joy. That realization inspired Nurturing the Nurse: a space where nurses like you can find support, connection, and community, and feel less alone on the path through burnout, nursing, and beyond.
Through my journey—from long, grueling shifts in Boston to building a life in sunny San Diego—I learned something crucial: caring for yourself is not optional. You can remain the compassionate, skilled nurse you’ve always been while reclaiming your energy, setting healthy boundaries, and rediscovering your joy. That realization inspired Nurturing the Nurse: a space where nurses like you can find support, connection, and community, and feel less alone on the path through burnout, nursing, and beyond.
You can’t pour from an empty cup—caring for yourself is patient care too.
kelly dubowski msn, rn
Our Founder's Story
I came to California chasing a fresh start and a chance to grow into the kind of nurse I always imagined I would be. In those early years, I cared for patients navigating trauma, substance use, and mental health challenges. Those stories cracked my heart open and shaped the way I practice. My first workplace approached care through a holistic lens, and that changed everything for me. I began to understand that nursing is not just clinical work. It is deeply emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual work, for both the patient and the nurse.
By 2020, I hit the wall so many nurses quietly reach. I was only two years in, yet completely depleted. I tried everything we are told will help: routines, self care practices, quick fixes. But burnout does not dissolve just because you work harder to make it go away. It lingers. It travels with you. It asks to be acknowledged, not managed. I had to meet it, sit with it, learn from it, and begin supporting myself instead of just pushing through.
Between 2021 and 2023, I went back to school and earned my Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Holistic Nurse Coaching. I immersed myself in the research around burnout, trauma, and healing, not just to recover, but to understand. That work helped me build practices that were sustainable, compassionate, and actually effective.
In 2023, I founded Hope with Kelly, and in 2025, I expanded that vision with Nurturing the Nurse. My mission is simple. I want to make sure nurses do not have to abandon themselves to be good at what they do. I support nurses in feeling resourced, supported, and reconnected to themselves so they can keep caring for others without losing who they are in the process. Together, we are creating a new path in nursing, one that tends to the caregiver just as much as the care they give.
My relationship with burnout actually began back in nursing school. I called it “senioritis” and laughed it off—but it was real. By the time I graduated in 2018, I was proud and determined, yet completely drained.
If you are ready to stop running on empty, to care for yourself with the same devotion you give to others, and to show up fully in your life again, you are in the right place. Because the truth is this: if you can show up for others, you can show up for yourself too.
education background
bachelor of science in nursing | boston, ma
master of science in nursing | san diego, ca
clinical experience
thoracic surgery inpatient | 3 years
inpatient addiction treatment | 2 years
medicated assisted treatment iop nurse | 1.5 years
behavior health crisis triage care manager | 2 years
holistic nurse coach | hope with kelly | 2+ years
We collaborate with hospitals, nursing schools, and healthcare organizations to bring trauma-informed wellness programs directly to teams. From burnout prevention to stress resilience to boundary-building, these offerings provide sustainable care for the people who care for everyone else.
Hospital & Nursing Program Partnerships
In group settings, nurses gather to learn strategies for restoring balance, protecting their energy, and navigating the emotional and physical demands of the profession. These spaces offer not just education, but validation, reflection, and peer support that reminds you you’re not alone in this work.
Group Coaching & Wellness Workshops
Being a nurse takes everything, and sometimes it feels like there’s nothing left for you. Here, you’ll find a holistic space to pause, release tension, and rebuild your energy. With guidance, reflection, and sustainable practices designed for your body, mind, and spirit, you can prevent burnout—or recover from it—and feel clear, grounded, and alive again.
One-on-One
Coaching Sessions
"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for last night's meeting, it was truly impactful. I even had the opportunity to apply some of the techniques during my midterm simulation today, and it made a noticeable difference. The experience was invaluable for both myself and all of the nursing students in class. I know that everyone who attended will take your words to heart and put what we learned into practice."
brooke
katie
"Kelly helped me find time to reconnect with myself. She showed me that rest is practice & ways to explore more of it in my busy life. I discovered insights into pacing myself creating boundaries and giving myself permission to recharge in ways I never thought possible. Working with her has reminded me that self care is not selfish it is essential and it can actually make me a better nurse and a more centered person."
2/5
sarah
"I'm a RN specializing in holistic nutrition and women's hormones. I coach clients in both private 1:1 sessions as well as group programs. Kelly and I have worked together on a few occasions where she has hosted a call for my clients. I cannot recommend Kelly enough. She is professional, calming, educational, well spoken and very passionate about what she does and who she serves.
After every call Kelly has hosted for my team, I am flooded with messages about how much the call not only touched them, but helped provide a safe, secure, and relaxing space that they needed."
3/5
jess
"I recently had the chance to attend a self-care workshop with Kelly and I am beyond impressed. From the moment the session began, her lighthearted and gentle energy created a space where I felt safe, seen, and truly understood. As a nurse navigating burnout, it’s easy to feel isolated or overwhelmed, but Kelly’s guidance reminded me that I am not alone. I walked away feeling lighter, more centered, and inspired to care for myself in a more compassionate way."
4/5
tAYLOR
"Kelly has this incredible ability to educate nurses in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and empowering. She doesn’t just share knowledge...she makes you feel truly seen, acknowledged, and valued for all that you do."
5/5
Pricing $150 PER 60-MINUTE SESSION
- reflect on progress since your first session and celebrate wins, big or small
- explore any lingering tension or overwhelm and bring support towards it through holistic healing modalities
- adjust and refine your action plan so it continues to support balance, focus, and energy
this session helps you stay on track, deepen the tools that work for you, and feel supported as you move forward in your personal and professional life.
long-term coaching packages
are also available upon request.
60-MINUTE NOURISH
RETURNING CLIENTS
Pricing $175 PER 60-MINUTE SESSION
60-MINUTE NURTURE
NEW CLIENTS
1:1 Blended Holistic Self-Care & Coaching Sesssions
- uncover the sources of stress and burnout in your life and work
- experience mindfulness, breathwork, body awareness, guided reflection, and sound healing to release tension
- gain insight into your well-being and professional path
- create a clear, actionable plan to restore balance, energy, and focus
this session isn’t just about pausing—it’s about leaving with practical tools, renewed perspective, and a roadmap for sustainable self-care and professional fulfillment.
DECEMBER 7TH | 10AM PACIFIC
Nurturing The Nurse Community Care Session
Virtual WORKSHOPS
$600 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $250
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- 6 x 60-minute Group Sessions
- 2 x 1:1 60 Minute Sessions
- First-come, first-served as we are capped at 10 participants
REPLENISH
Coming January 2026
GROUP COACHING program
Group Support
Winter Restoration
Workshop for Nurses
Nourish Your
New Year Workshop
DECEMBER 17TH | 1PM PACIFIC
JANUARY 11TH | 1PM PACIFIC
SAVE YOUR SPOT!