Pulse Check with Archer Nursing

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Where nursing comes to life! Packed with high-yield information, challenge questions, and real-life cases, these episodes will help you master must-know nursing topics for both the NCLEX and clinical practice. Give us 15 minutes and we'll take one complicated nursing topic - and make it easy. Ready for nursing to be fun?

  1. EP 87 - Gestational Diabetes

    2D AGO

    EP 87 - Gestational Diabetes

    In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down gestational diabetes in a super clear, test-ready way—starting with what the placenta does to metabolism and ending with the newborn complications nurses watch for after delivery.  Dr. Taylor is joined by Dr. Jennifer Bonner, CNM, who walks through a high-stakes real-world scenario and shares practical counseling points for pregnancy management and long-term prevention.  You’ll learn why pregnancy is basically a “metabolic stress test,” how placental hormones drive insulin resistance, and what happens when mom can’t keep blood sugars in range.  Perfect for: nursing students, OB rotations, NCLEX prep, and anyone who wants GDM to finally “click.”  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: ⁠@archernursing⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠Archer NCLEX Review⁠ 🎵 TikTok: ⁠@archernursing⁠ ▶️ YouTube: ⁠Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP⁠

    29 min
  2. EP 86 - Pericarditis

    JAN 27

    EP 86 - Pericarditis

    In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down pericarditis from the ground up—starting with the anatomy of the pericardium and walking through how inflammation can escalate into the life-threatening complication of cardiac tamponade.  You’ll follow a real bedside scenario, learn how to recognize classic pericarditis findings versus true red flags, and connect the pathophysiology directly to what you’ll see on exams and in clinical practice.  This episode is ideal for nursing students, new grads, and bedside nurses who want a clear, test-ready understanding of pericarditis, how to distinguish expected findings from dangerous deterioration, and how to quickly recognize cardiac tamponade when seconds matter.  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

    22 min
  3. EP 85 - Stroke

    JAN 20

    EP 85 - Stroke

    In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN breaks down strokes in a clear, test-ready way—starting with the two major types (ischemic vs hemorrhagic) and why identifying which one is happening changes everything about treatment and nursing priorities.  You’ll walk through a realistic ED scenario, learn why “last known well” drives the entire plan of care, and connect key actions—glucose check, CT scan, blood pressure control, and thrombolytic eligibility—back to the core concept: the brain can’t wait for oxygen.  This episode is perfect for nursing students, new grads, and bedside nurses who want a stronger grasp of stroke triage, thrombolytic safety, and NCLEX-style prioritization—especially when blood pressure control is the key step standing between the patient and lifesaving treatment.  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

    16 min
  4. EP 84 - New Year, New Semester: Reset Your Nursing School Routine for Success

    JAN 13

    EP 84 - New Year, New Semester: Reset Your Nursing School Routine for Success

    This episode shifts gears to focus on you: your routines, your energy, and how to start a new semester without repeating what didn’t work last time. Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN walks you through a simple, realistic reset to help you feel more grounded, organized, and supported as the semester begins.  Instead of chasing motivation or trying to become a “new you” overnight, this episode focuses on building a repeatable weekly rhythm that fits your real life and nursing school demands.  This episode is perfect for nursing students starting a new semester, feeling overwhelmed by schedules and syllabi, or looking for a more sustainable way to balance school, life, and rest. If last semester felt chaotic or exhausting, this reset will help you start fresh—with intention, structure, and self-compassion.  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

    18 min
  5. EP 83 - Intussusception

    JAN 6

    EP 83 - Intussusception

    In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN breaks down intussusception, a pediatric gastrointestinal emergency where one segment of the bowel telescopes into another, cutting off blood flow and causing rapid deterioration if not treated quickly.  We walk through the classic presentation you’re expected to recognize on exams and in real life—and connect the anatomy, symptoms, and nursing priorities so you know exactly what to do when the signs appear.  This episode is especially helpful for nursing students, pediatric clinical rotations, NCLEX prep, and new nurses who need to quickly identify intussusception—and understand why prompt intervention can prevent bowel necrosis and surgery.  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

    19 min
  6. EP 82 - Abruptio Placentae

    12/30/2025

    EP 82 - Abruptio Placentae

    In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN breaks down placental abruption, a high-stakes obstetric emergency that requires rapid recognition and immediate action. We walk through exactly what happens when the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall—and why this scenario puts both mom and baby at serious risk.  Using a realistic ED to labor & delivery scenario, this episode connects pathophysiology to bedside priorities so you know what to look for, how to respond, and what truly matters in the moment.  This episode is essential for nursing students, new grads, and anyone preparing for OB exams or clinicals who needs to confidently identify placental abruption and act without hesitation.  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

    16 min
  7. EP 81 - Jaundice

    12/23/2025

    EP 81 - Jaundice

    In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN breaks down newborn jaundice, one of the most common (and often misunderstood) conditions you’ll see in mother–baby, pediatrics, and on exams. We walk through why newborns turn yellow, how bilirubin is produced and cleared, and—most importantly—how to recognize when jaundice crosses the line from normal physiology to a true emergency.  Using a real-world bedside scenario, this episode helps you connect the pathophysiology to what you actually see and do as the nurse.  This episode is essential for nursing students, new grads, and anyone caring for newborns who wants to feel confident distinguishing “normal yellow” from “act now.” If you’re prepping for exams or clinicals—and want jaundice to finally make sense—this one’s for you.  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

    20 min
  8. EP 80 - Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

    12/16/2025

    EP 80 - Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

    In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN breaks down superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome, a true oncologic emergency that nurses must recognize and act on quickly. Using clear anatomy, memorable analogies, and a high-yield case study, this episode walks through why SVC syndrome happens, what it looks like at the bedside, and how to prioritize nursing interventions when the airway is at risk.  This episode is essential for nursing students, new grads, and bedside nurses caring for oncology or respiratory patients. If you want to feel confident identifying life-threatening complications early—and knowing exactly when to drop everything and act—this episode is for you.  Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠  Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners!  Connect with us!   📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP

    18 min
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Where nursing comes to life! Packed with high-yield information, challenge questions, and real-life cases, these episodes will help you master must-know nursing topics for both the NCLEX and clinical practice. Give us 15 minutes and we'll take one complicated nursing topic - and make it easy. Ready for nursing to be fun?

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