Experience

15+ Years

Meet The Founder

Nicole Rankins, RN

With over 15 years of dedicated nursing experience, Nicole Rankins founded Upbeat Healthcare Training with a singular vision: to elevate the standard of care by producing exceptionally trained, compassionate healthcare professionals.

Having personally taught and mentored hundreds of students in the Cincinnati area, Nicole brings real-world clinical expertise directly into the classroom. Her approach goes beyond textbooks, focusing on the human element of healthcare.

Expert Mentor

Guided hundreds to success

Clinical Leader

Extensive hospital experience

Become a Certified STNA in Weeks — Not Months

Start a Stable Nursing Career in Cincinnati (No Experience Required)

Earn $18–$25/hour as an STNA

Most new STNAs begin earning between $18–$25 per hour, with opportunities to increase income through overtime, shift differentials (nights/weekends), and PRN flexibility.

No Experience Required

Whether you’ve never worked in healthcare before or are coming from a completely different industry, our instructors walk you through exactly what to do, how to do it, and how to feel confident doing it.

Job Placement Help

We actively help connect you with employers across the Cincinnati area who are hiring right now, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies.

Complete STNA Certification Training

Included Instruction
UPBEAT
Expert Classroom Instruction
Hands-on Clinical Experience
State Exam Preparation
Guaranteed Support
Job Placement Assistance

Simple, Flexible Payment Options​

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Klarna Payment Plan

Start your training now and spread payments out over time.

✔ Just $53/month for 18 months
✔ Total cost: $947 ($97 interest)
✔ Quick approval process
✔ No large upfront payment

$53/month
Lowest Payment

Affirm Payment Plan

Finish paying sooner while still keeping payments manageable.

✔ $79/month for 12 months
✔ Total cost: $947 ($97 interest)
✔ Fast approval decision
✔ Shorter commitment

$79/month
Faster Payoff

Pay in Full

Pay once and you’re done — no extra fees, no monthly payments.

✔ One-time payment of $850
✔ Save $97 vs financing
✔ Immediate enrollment
✔ No interest, no obligations

$850
Best Value

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