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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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 23, Medication Safety and Error Prevention 04.02.2026 3:59

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 first action after a medication error is always to assess...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 22, Restraint Use and Alternatives 03.02.2026 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: • The absolute priority of using and documenting all possible al...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 21, Fall Prevention Strategies 02.02.2026 3:50

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 apply the "assess first" principle when a patient fall...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 20, Surgical Asepsis and Sterile Technique 01.02.2026 3:44

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: • Sterility is an absolute concept on the NCLEX; an item is eith...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 19, Airborne Precautions 31.01.2026 3:02

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 the key conditions requiring Airborne Precauti...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 18, Droplet Precautions 30.01.2026 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 critical difference between Droplet and Airborne precautio...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 17, Contact Precautions 29.01.2026 2:55

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: • Identify conditions requiring Contact Precautions using the "V...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 16, Standard Precautions 28.01.2026 3:55

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 apply to ALL patients, regardless of thei...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 15, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety 27.01.2026 3:25

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 apply the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle in NCLEX scena...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 14, Care Coordination and Case Management 26.01.2026 2:54

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: • Discharge planning is a priority that begins on admission, not...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 13, Patient Advocacy 25.01.2026 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: • Your primary advocacy duty is to the autonomous patient, even...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 12, Mandatory Reporting Requirements 24.01.2026 3:41

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: • Nurses must report the *suspicion* of abuse or neglect; concre...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 11, HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality 23.01.2026 3:18

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 Protected Health Information (PHI) in complex...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 10, Advance Directives and End of Life Documents 22.01.2026 3:40

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: • A durable power of attorney for healthcare is only activated w...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 09, Informed Consent 21.01.2026 3:25

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 provider's duty is to explain the procedure's risks, benef...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 08, Ethical Principles in Nursing 20.01.2026 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: • Patient autonomy is the highest priority when a competent pati...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 07, Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice 19.01.2026 4:04

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 the NCLEX tests your scope of practice through delegation...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 06, Prioritization Using Maslows Hierarchy 18.01.2026 3:25

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 apply Maslow's Hierarchy for NCLEX prioritization when...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 05, Prioritization Using ABCs 17.01.2026 3:37

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 Airway is always the first priority and how to recognize c...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 04, Delegation and Supervision 16.01.2026 4:03

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: • Master the Five Rights of Delegation: Right Task, Circumstance...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 03, NGN Case Studies and Unfolding Cases 15.01.2026 3:35

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 the NGN unfolding case study format presents six evolving...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 02, NGN Question Types Explained 14.01.2026 3:45

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: • Strategies for Extended Multiple Response items and how partia...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 01, Clinical Judgment Measurement Model 13.01.2026 3:35

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 cognitive skills of the Clinical Judgment Measurement...

Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 00, Introduction to NCLEX-RN and NGN Format 10.01.2026 4:19

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: • How Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) works and why the exam can...