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. 1D AGO

    EP 99 – Spinal Cord Injuries: What Every Nursing Student Needs to Know

    Spinal cord injuries can feel overwhelming—but not after this episode.In Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan breaks down spinal cord injuries (SCI) in a way that actually makes sense—connecting anatomy, pathophysiology, and real-life nursing priorities so you know exactly what to do on exam day and in practice.Starting with a high-yield NCLEX-style question, we walk through:✔️ The anatomy & function of the spinal cord (made simple)✔️ Primary vs. secondary injury—what’s really happening in the body✔️ Spinal shock vs. neurogenic shock (and how to tell the difference)✔️ Classic signs of neurogenic shock: hypotension + bradycardia + warm skin✔️ Step-by-step nursing priorities in the ED✔️ Why spinal immobilization is ALWAYS your first move✔️ Critical interventions: airway support, vasopressors, and neuro checks✔️ Long-term complications and rehab considerations💡 If you’ve struggled to connect the “why” behind spinal cord injuries, this episode will help you think like a nurse—not just memorize facts.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 #archerreview #archernursing #NCLEXPrep #NursingStudent #SpinalCordInjury #NeurogenicShock #futurenurse

    23 min

  2. 2D AGO

    EP 98 Graduation Is Coming. Are You Ready for the NCLEX?

    Graduation is right around the corner—but how do you really know if you’re ready for the NCLEX?In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan breaks down exactly what “ready” actually means—and it’s not just about finishing nursing school. From thinking like a nurse to managing test anxiety, we’re giving you a clear, data-driven roadmap to walk into your exam with confidence.You’ll learn:✔️ What “being ready” for the NCLEX truly means✔️ The 3 key data checkpoints that predict success✔️ How to use Archer Readiness Assessments the right way✔️ Why CAT exams matter for endurance + performance✔️ What your RN Exit Exam score really tells you✔️ How to manage test anxiety so it doesn’t hold you backThis isn’t guesswork—it’s a strategy backed by real results. If you’ve been wondering, “Am I actually ready?”—this episode gives you your answer.💡 Remember: Being ready isn’t a feeling—it’s a set of receipts.

    19 min
  3. EP 97 – Heart blocks

    APR 21

    EP 97 – Heart blocks

    Heart blocks do not have to be confusing. In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, we take a challenging topic and make it finally click. From understanding how the heart’s electrical system works to recognizing Wenckebach, Mobitz II, and complete heart block, we simplify it step by step. You will follow a real patient scenario that shows how quickly a condition can change from stable to critical, and learn exactly what to do when it matters most, especially when pacing becomes life saving. If you have ever struggled with ECG interpretation or second guessed cardiac questions, this episode is for you. Fifteen minutes. One topic. Total clarity. 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

    25 min
  4. Episode 96: How to Pick Your NCLEX Prep

    APR 14

    Episode 96: How to Pick Your NCLEX Prep

    Choosing the right NCLEX® prep can feel overwhelming. There are countless programs, question banks, and study plans all claiming to be the best. In this episode, we break it all down so you can make a confident, informed decision that fits your learning style, schedule, and goals.  We walk you through what really matters when selecting NCLEX® prep, including how to evaluate question banks, the importance of content review versus practice questions, and the role of adaptive testing tools. We also discuss common mistakes students make when choosing prep resources and how to avoid wasting time and money on options that do not deliver results.  Whether you are just starting your study journey or feeling stuck with your current plan, this episode gives you practical tips, insider insights, and a clear path forward to help you study smarter, not harder, and walk into exam day ready to pass.  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

    23 min
  5. EP 95 - Delirium vs. Dementia

    MAR 31

    EP 95 - Delirium vs. Dementia

    In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down a clinically important comparison in nurses need to know: delirium vs. dementia.  These can look similar at first glance, but they are fundamentally different in cause, timeline, and urgency. Understanding that difference is critical—not just for NCLEX success, but for real patient safety.  This episode reinforces a critical clinical mindset: a sudden change is never “just dementia.” It’s a red flag—and it’s your job as the nurse to catch it early.  If you’ve ever struggled to differentiate these terms on exams or in practice, this episode gives you a clear, memorable framework to get it right every time.  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
  6. EP 94 - Mastering Computer Adaptive Testing

    MAR 24

    EP 94 - Mastering Computer Adaptive Testing

    In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor is joined by Director of Nursing Rachel Taylor to break down one of the most misunderstood parts of NCLEX prep: computer adaptive testing (CAT).  If CAT exams feel confusing, unpredictable, or downright intimidating—you’re not alone. This episode walks you through exactly how CAT works, how to approach it, and how to train for it so nothing about test day feels unfamiliar.  Key mindset shift: The NCLEX is not trying to trick you—it’s trying to find your consistent level of competence. Your job is not to analyze the algorithm. Your job is to show up for each question and make the safest, best decision you can.  If you want to walk into test day thinking, “this feels just like my practice exams,” this episode gives you the exact framework to get there.  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

    23 min
  7. EP 93 - Blood Transfusion Reactions

    MAR 17

    EP 93 - Blood Transfusion Reactions

    What happens inside the body when a blood transfusion goes wrong — and what should a nurse do about it? In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down everything you need to know about transfusion reactions, from the microscopic science to real-world clinical decision-making.  We walk through a real clinical case with a 62-year-old patient receiving packed red blood cells after a GI bleed, and follow the nurse step by step from baseline vitals to a developing reaction, covering exactly what to assess, what to do first, and why the order of your actions matters.  Whether you're in nursing school, prepping for the NCLEX, or brushing up on med-surg skills, this episode gives you the clinical clarity and confidence to act fast when it matters most.  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
  8. EP 92 - Pheochromocytoma

    MAR 10

    EP 92 - Pheochromocytoma

    In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor tackles pheochromocytoma—a rare but high-yield endocrine disorder that shows up frequently on nursing exams and can cause life-threatening hypertensive crises if not managed correctly.  You’ll start with an NCLEX-style scenario involving a patient preparing for adrenalectomy, then walk through the adrenal gland anatomy and the physiology behind catecholamines. From there, the episode breaks down why a tumor in the adrenal medulla can send the body into repeated “fight-or-flight” attacks.  If you’re studying for nursing exams or want a simple way to remember this tricky endocrine concept, this episode breaks it down step-by-step so it finally sticks.  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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