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
We create space for you to reclaim your energy, release stress, and learn how to put your own well-being back at the center of your life and work. Through intentional guidance, reflection, and sustainable practices, you begin to feel like yourself again—rested, grounded, and clear.
One-on-One Coaching
Ways to work with us:
"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
Plans starting at $555/month
- 9 private holistic nurse coaching sessions (60 minutes each)
- Email check-ins between sessions for added support
- Personalized holistic care plan and guided reflection support after each session
- Access to digital resources & supportive tools
- Early access to events and workshops
3-Month Coaching Journey
option 2
Pricing $299
Introduction Package
option 1
1:1 Holistic Nurse Coaching
- 2 private coaching sessions (60 minutes each)
- Intention setting and a personalized focus for your healing goals
- Nervous system–supportive practices woven into each session
- Session recaps and resources sent to you after each call
OCTOBER 20TH & NOVEMBER 17TH | 5PM PACIFIC
Session Flow:
- 15 minutes of themed self-care discussion
- 30 minutes of guided grounding + meditation
- 15 minutes of community connection
No pressure. No fixing. Just space to soften, breathe, and not feel alone.
Nurturing The Nurse Community Care Session
Virtual WORKSHOPS
$999 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $333
*Registration Opens October 15th*
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- 6 x 60-minute Group Sessions
- 2 x 1:1 60 Minute Sessions
- Access to Digital Resource Library
- Early Bird Pricing - 10% off until November 15th, 2025
- First-come, first-served as we are capped at 10 participants
Renew
Coming January 2026
GROUP COACHING program
Group Support
SAVE THE DATE!