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®

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Phlebotomy Exam Prep 24, Difficult Venipuncture Strategies 21.05.2026 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 correct first step to take when faced with difficult-to-fi...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 23, Geriatric and Hard-Stick Patient 20.05.2026 2:14

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: - Always anchor geriatric veins firmly below the puncture site t...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 22, Pediatric Phlebotomy Considerations 19.05.2026 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 principles of atraumatic care, including parental presence...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 21, Capillary Order of Draw 18.05.2026 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 critical differences between the capillary and venipunctur...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 20, Heel Stick — Newborn and Infant 17.05.2026 2:28

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 only acceptable puncture sites for an infant heel stick ar...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 19, Capillary Puncture — Fingerstick Procedure 16.05.2026 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: - Why the middle and ring fingers are the required sites for an...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 18, Syringe Technique and Tube Transfer 15.05.2026 2:23

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: - Syringe draws are the preferred method for patients with small...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 17, Butterfly (Winged) Collection Set 14.05.2026 3:10

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: - A butterfly (winged) set is the preferred device for patients...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 16, Discard Tube Requirements 13.05.2026 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: - A discard tube is required for a light blue (coagulation) top...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 15, Sodium Fluoride (Gray) Tube — Glucose Preservation 12.05.2026 3:13

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 gray top tube contains two key additives: sodium fluoride...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 14, SST and PST Tubes — Gel Separators 11.05.2026 3:53

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: - SST (Gold/Red-Gray Top) contains a clot activator and gel, req...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 13, Heparin (Green) Tube — Plasma Chemistry 10.05.2026 3:31

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: - Green-top tubes contain heparin (lithium or sodium) which inhi...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 12, Sodium Citrate (Light Blue) Tube — Coag Testing 09.05.2026 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 light blue (sodium citrate) tube requires a precise 9:1 bl...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 11, EDTA (Lavender) Tube — Uses and Mechanism 08.05.2026 3:03

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: - EDTA's mechanism of action is chelating calcium ions, which is...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 10, Site Cleansing — Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine vs Iodine 07.05.2026 2:56

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 use 70% isopropyl alcohol for routine draws and chlorhexidi...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 9, Standard Venipuncture Procedure Steps 06.05.2026 3:19

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: - Patient identification using at least two identifiers is the m...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 8, Specimen Labeling at Bedside 05.05.2026 2:28

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 label specimens immediately after collection, at the...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 7, Patient Identification — Two-Identifier Rule 04.05.2026 1:59

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: - To always use at least two unique patient identifiers, such as...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 6, Vein Palpation and Patient Assessment 03.05.2026 2:57

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: - Always use your index finger for palpation, as your thumb has...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 5, Tourniquet Application and Time Limit 02.05.2026 3:31

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: - Apply tourniquets 3-4 inches above the venipuncture site for o...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 4, Needle Gauge and Length Selection 01.05.2026 2:52

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: - Why the 21-gauge needle is the standard for routine adult veni...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 3, Evacuated Tube System Components 30.04.2026 2:58

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 three core components of an evacuated tube system are the...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 2, Anatomy of Arm Veins and Site Selection 29.04.2026 2:40

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: - Why the median cubital vein is the primary choice for venipunc...

Phlebotomy Exam Prep 1, Order of Draw and Tube Color Coding 28.04.2026 3:12

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 official CLSI standard order of draw: Blood Culture, Light...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 99, NCLEX-RN Test Taking Strategies 21.04.2026 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: • How to deconstruct NCLEX questions by identifying keywords lik...