Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep

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Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep is a daily podcast designed to help future nurses and healthcare professionals pass their licensing and admission exams with clarity and confidence. Built and operated by OpenExamPrep, this podcast breaks down major nursing and healthcare exams into focused, easy-to-digest episodes covering NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, CNA certification, and ATI TEAS, across national exam standards and applicable state-level requirements. Each episode targets one key concept, common exam trap, or high-frequency test topic—making it ideal for studying during commutes, workouts, or short st...

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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Episodes

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 80, Order of Draw Tube Colors and Additives 24.10.2026 3:36

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The correct CLSI-aligned order of draw is Blood Cultures, Ligh...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 79, Standard Venipuncture Procedure 23.10.2026 3:06

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The tourniquet must not be applied for more than one minute to...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 78, Needles Tubes Holders and Collection Equipment 22.10.2026 3:15

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The inverse relationship of needle gauges: a smaller gauge num...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 77, Vein Anatomy and Venipuncture Site Selection 21.10.2026 3:27

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To prioritize the median cubital vein, followed by the cephali...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 76, Phlebotomy Orders Patient Prep and Identification 20.10.2026 3:29

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The absolute requirement of using at least two patient identif...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 75, Emergency Equipment and Environmental Safety 19.10.2026 3:33

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The correct first step to take when discovering a compromised...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 74, Biohazard Waste and Specimen Spill Cleanup 18.10.2026 3:33

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To differentiate waste: red bags for soft, saturated items and...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 73, OSHA Hazard Communication and SDS Use 17.10.2026 3:17

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ensures your "righ...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 72, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Response 16.10.2026 2:59

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The critical first action to take immediately following a need...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 71, Sharps Safety and Needlestick Prevention 15.10.2026 3:24

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The critical importance of immediately activating safety-engin...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 70, Autoclave Operation and Sterility Monitoring 14.10.2026 3:30

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Proper instrument preparation and loose loading techniques are...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 69, Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization 13.10.2026 3:08

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The absolute rule that cleaning must always precede disinfecti...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 68, Medical vs Surgical Asepsis 12.10.2026 2:38

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The critical difference between medical asepsis (clean techniq...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 67, Chain of Infection and Transmission Precautions 11.10.2026 3:21

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The six links in the chain of infection: Agent, Reservoir, Por...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 66, PPE Selection Donning and Doffing 10.10.2026 3:11

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The correct risk-based selection of PPE for contact, droplet,...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 65, Hand Hygiene Technique and Timing 09.10.2026 1:06

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Alcohol-based rubs are standard, but soap and water are mandat...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 64, Standard Precautions for Every Patient 08.10.2026 2:43

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Standard precautions are universal, applying to all patients b...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 63, Triage Red Flags and Immediate Escalation 07.10.2026 3:17

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The CCMA's strict scope of practice in triage: recognize and e...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 62, Medical Emergencies CPR and AED Workflow 06.10.2026 2:53

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The correct first steps when encountering an unresponsive pati...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 61, Geriatric Care and Functional Safety 05.10.2026 4:02

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to identify and prioritize immediate safety interventions...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 60, Pediatric Clinical Care and Communication 04.10.2026 2:47

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The correct sequence for taking infant vital signs to ensure a...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 59, Mobility Transfers and Fall Prevention 03.10.2026 3:22

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To apply proper body mechanics by bending at the knees and mai...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 58, Suture and Staple Removal Assistance 02.10.2026 3:07

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To always verify the provider's order and assess for proper wo...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 57, Wound Assessment Cleansing and Dressings 01.10.2026 3:09

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to differentiate the four key types of wound drainage: ser...

NHA CCMA Exam Prep 56, Allergies Side Effects and Adverse Reactions 30.09.2026 2:51

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To distinguish an immune-mediated allergy (e.g., hives, itchin...