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Every answer looks right. So what do you do first? In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor is joined by the Archer nurse educator team (Rachel, Jennifer Bonner, Shelley Kendik, and Tiffany Palino) to break down prioritization for the NCLEX and real-life nursing practice. Together they walk through four frameworks and work through real exam-style scenarios as a panel. What you'll learn: ABCs: Airway over breathing over circulation, and how to tell them apartThe Spectrum of Stability: Why acute, new, and downtrending beats chronic and expectedMaslow's Hierarchy: Physiologic needs first, then safety, then everything elseADPIE: When there's no emergency, assess first. When in distress, don't assess, intervene.Plus, the panel shares real stories from the ICU, ER, and peds, and explains why "call the provider" isn't always the right answer. Ready to master tough NCLEX concepts? Click the links below to get started with Archer Nursing's on-demand video lectures, high-yield question banks, and live case study reviews. 🔗 Start studying with Archer Nursing: archerreview.com 🔗 Follow us on socials @ArcherNursing. Subscribe for more free nursing tips and NCLEX study resources. Click the link in our bio for more information. #NCLEX #NCLEXPrep #NursingStudent #Prioritization #NextGenNCLEX #NursingSchool #ArcherNursing #NurseEducator #ClinicalJudgment #FutureNurse

Struggling to make sense of arterial blood gases? In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks ABG interpretation down into three simple questions you can ask every single time. You'll learn: The normal values you actually need to memorize (pH, CO2, bicarb)How to spot the "party pooper" causing the imbalanceRespiratory vs metabolic, made simpleHow to tell compensated from uncompensated (and partial vs full)A real COPD case study walked through step by stepWhether you're prepping for the NCLEX or just want ABGs to finally click, this 15-minute episode will get you there. Ready to master tough concepts and make it fun? Join us at archerreview.com for on-demand lectures, high-yield question banks, and live case study reviews. Follow @ArcherNursing for more free nursing tips. Find everything Archer Review has to offer:⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠Connect with us!📸 Instagram: @archernursing📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review🎵 TikTok: @archernursing▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNPVisit Archer Review: archerreview.comArcherNursing #PulseCheck #NursingSchool #NursingStudent #NCLEXPrep #SerotoninSyndrome #MentalHealthNursing #PharmacologyNursing #NursingEducation #NCLEXStudy

Starting nursing school or heading into a new semester? 🎓🩺 Let’s make sure you’re ready for what’s coming. In this bonus episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Morgan is joined by Rachel, Shelly, and Jennifer from the Archer Nursing team to share the nursing school advice they wish they had from day one. We’re talking:📚 How to organize your semester🗓️ Planning and time management🩺 What you actually need for clinicals🧠 Studying to understand instead of memorize📝 Practice questions and remediation💛 Balancing nursing school with the rest of your life💡 Concept maps, test prep, and more Plus, grab the FREE Nursing School Starter Kit linked in the show notes with planners, supply checklists, study resources, concept map templates, cheat sheets, and more. Whether it’s your first semester or your last, remember: progress over perfection. Subscribe for more episodes of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing and more nursing school, NCLEX, and study tips. #NursingSchool #NursingStudent #StudentNurse #NursingTips #ArcherNursing #PulseCheckPodcast #NCLEX

Potassium questions can get tricky fast, especially when the heart is involved. In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down hyperkalemia vs. hypokalemia, including the key signs to recognize, ECG changes to watch for, common causes, treatment priorities, and the NCLEX safety rules you don’t want to miss. Plus, work through a practice question and learn how to decide what intervention comes FIRST when multiple answers seem correct. Ready for more nursing tips, NCLEX prep, and new episodes of Pulse Check? Follow Archer Nursing on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook so you don’t miss what’s next. Learn more at archerreview.com #ArcherNursing #NCLEX #NCLEXPrep #NursingSchool #NursingStudent

A patient has absent breath sounds on one side, dropping oxygen levels, hypotension, and tracheal deviation. What do you do first? In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax in a way that’s easy to visualize, remember, and apply on the NCLEX. You’ll learn what happens when air enters the pleural space, the key assessment findings that signal a tension pneumothorax, why it can quickly lead to obstructive shock, and the emergency intervention you need to recognize. Plus, Morgan covers chest tube care and the high-yield details that could show up in your next exam question. The big takeaway: when the clinical signs point to a life-threatening tension pneumothorax, you don’t wait for an X-ray. You act. 🎧 Watch the full episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing and put your knowledge to the test. Learn more at archerreview.com #ArcherNursing #NCLEX #NCLEXPrep #NursingSchool #NursingStudent #Pneumothorax #NursingEducation #FutureNurse

A patient has absent breath sounds on one side, dropping oxygen levels, hypotension, and tracheal deviation. What do you do first? In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax in a way that’s easy to visualize, remember, and apply on the NCLEX. You’ll learn what happens when air enters the pleural space, the key assessment findings that signal a tension pneumothorax, why it can quickly lead to obstructive shock, and the emergency intervention you need to recognize. Plus, Morgan covers chest tube care and the high-yield details that could show up in your next exam question. The big takeaway: when the clinical signs point to a life-threatening tension pneumothorax, you don’t wait for an X-ray. You act. 🎧 Watch the full episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing and put your knowledge to the test. Learn more at archerreview.com #ArcherNursing #NCLEX #NCLEXPrep #NursingSchool #NursingStudent #Pneumothorax #NursingEducation #FutureNurse

A pulmonary embolism can become life-threatening fast — but would you recognize the signs and know what to do first? In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down pulmonary embolisms (PEs) in a way that actually sticks. Learn why a PE causes a V/Q mismatch, the classic signs to watch for, Virchow’s triad, and how to prioritize nursing interventions when every second counts. Plus, we’ll walk through an NCLEX-style practice question so you can put it all together and test your prioritization skills. Ready to make complicated nursing concepts easier? Explore more nursing and NCLEX resources at ArcherReview.com. Subscribe for more episodes of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing and follow Archer Nursing for more study tips and resources. #ArcherNursing #NCLEX #NursingSchool #NursingStudents #PulmonaryEmbolism

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) can progress quickly, making early recognition and intervention essential for NICU nurses.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor is joined by Archer Review Chief Medical Officer and neonatologist Dr. Steve DeMayo to walk through a realistic NEC case and break down exactly what future nurses need to know.You’ll learn:* The pathophysiology behind NEC* The biggest risk factors in premature infants* Early warning signs vs. signs of severe disease* Key abdominal X-ray findings* What to do when NEC is suspected* The nursing priorities you need to know for the NCLEX and clinical practiceThen, put it all together with an NCLEX-style question: When a preterm infant develops a green gastric residual and a newly distended, firm abdomen, what should the nurse do first?Think you know the answer? Watch until the end and see if you got it right.Explore more nursing school and NCLEX resources at ArcherReview.com Connect with us!📸 Instagram: @archernursing📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review🎵 TikTok: @archernursing▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNPVisit Archer Review: archerreview.com#ArcherReview #ArcherNursing #NCLEX #NCLEXPrep #NursingSchool #NursingStudent #FutureNurse #NICUNurse #NICUNursing #NeonatalNursing #NecrotizingEnterocolitis #NEC #PediatricNursing #NursingEducation #NursingPodcast

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, host Dr. Morgan Taylor sits down with Hiva Kaz, Director of Advanced Practice, to unpack what advocacy really means for nurses—and why it all starts with self-advocacy. Advocacy can feel overwhelming, especially when it gets tangled up with politics and policy. But before you can advocate for the profession, you have to be able to advocate for yourself. Morgan and Hiva get candid about nursing's culture of self-sacrifice, why burnout is driving nurses from the bedside, and how small, everyday actions build the foundation for bigger change. What we cover: Why self-advocacy is the starting point for all advocacyThe problem with treating nursing as "just a calling"Meeting your basic needs as a form of self-advocacyHow to speak up on your unit—and do it constructivelyBringing solutions (and administrator language) to the tableAsking the right questions in job interviews to find a healthy cultureKnowing when to stay, advocate, and when it's okay to walk awayWhether you're a student about to graduate, a new grad at the bedside, or an experienced nurse looking for change, this conversation will leave you with practical, doable steps to advocate for yourself and your patients. Ready for nursing to be fun? Give us 15 minutes and we'll make one complicated topic easy. Archer Nursing has you covered through nursing school, the NCLEX, and beyond with on-demand video lectures, high-yield question banks, live case study reviews, and more. Start studying at archerreview.comFollow us for free nursing tips and study resources: @ArcherNursing #NursingAdvocacy #SelfAdvocacy #NurseBurnout #NewGradNurse #NursingCareer #ArcherNursing

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the most urgent maternal emergencies every nursing student needs to recognize. In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down the pathophysiology behind postpartum hemorrhage, the most common causes, and the priority nursing interventions you need to know for the NCLEX and clinical practice.  Through a real-life clinical story from her very first nursing shift, Morgan walks you through how to identify uterine atony, recognize early signs of hemorrhage, and prioritize lifesaving nursing actions. In this episode, you'll learn: What postpartum hemorrhage is and why it happensThe "4 Ts" of postpartum hemorrhageWhy uterine atony is the leading cause of PPHHow to assess a boggy fundus and what it meansThe priority nursing interventions for postpartum hemorrhageWhen to perform fundal massageThe role of oxytocin (Pitocin) and other uterotonic medicationsWhy an empty bladder matters after deliveryHow to recognize signs of hypovolemic shockNCLEX-style prioritization strategies for maternal-newborn nursingWhether you're preparing for the NCLEX, studying maternal-newborn nursing, or reviewing postpartum emergencies before clinicals, this episode simplifies a high-yield topic into practical concepts you'll remember. 📚 Prepare for nursing school & the NCLEX with Archer Nursing:https://nurses.archerreview.com Follow Archer Nursing for more free nursing education: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archernursingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@archernursingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/archernursing Timestamps00:00 Introduction & NCLEX Practice Question02:10 Understanding normal postpartum physiology05:20 The 4 Ts of postpartum hemorrhage09:10 Uterine atony explained12:30 Why bladder distention matters15:15 Real-life postpartum hemorrhage case study23:45 Priority nursing interventions29:30 Oxytocin, uterotonics & medication review36:15 When hemorrhage doesn't stop42:20 NCLEX practice question breakdown46:10 Key takeaways #NCLEX #PostpartumHemorrhage #MaternalNewbornNursing #NursingSchool #NursingStudent #OBNursing #ArcherNursing #NCLEXPrep

What should a nurse do when a client taking haloperidol suddenly develops a high fever, severe muscle rigidity, confusion, and profuse sweating? In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare but life-threatening reaction associated with antipsychotic medications. Learn how to recognize: • High fever and lead-pipe muscle rigidity• Tachycardia, hypertension, and diaphoresis• The difference between NMS and serotonin syndrome• Complications such as rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury• Priority nursing interventions and emergency treatment Test your knowledge with an NCLEX-style practice question and learn why immediately holding the antipsychotic medication and notifying the provider is the priority action. Explore nursing resources, NCLEX preparation, question banks, video lectures, and live case study reviews at:https://www.archerreview.com Follow Archer Nursing for more nursing tips and study resources: Instagram: @ArcherNursingTikTok: @ArcherNursingYouTube: @ArcherNursing #NeurolepticMalignantSyndrome #NCLEXReview #NursingSchool #NursingStudents #ArcherNursing

A painful rash after starting a new medication should never be ignored. In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor explains how to recognize Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, why it is a medical emergency, and which nursing action takes priority. Test your knowledge with the practice question, then learn the clinical clues that can help you identify this life-threatening reaction. #ArcherNursing #PulseCheckPodcast #NCLEXPrep #NursingStudents #NursingEducation

Nursing careers do not always follow a straight path, and that is completely okay. In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor sits down with Lauren, founder and CEO of Scrub Life Notes, to discuss her journey from ICU nurse to family nurse practitioner to nursing educator and entrepreneur. They explore how bedside nursing builds valuable skills in leadership, communication, education, adaptability, and problem-solving. Lauren also shares advice for new nurses, the importance of following your curiosity, and why stepping away from the bedside does not mean leaving nursing behind. For more nursing education, NCLEX prep, and study resources, visit archerreview.com and follow @ArcherNursing. #NursingCareer #NewGradNurse #NursingEducation #NurseEntrepreneur #ArcherNursing

RA vs. OA: Can you tell the difference? 🦴This week on Pulse Check, we're breaking down Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis — the anatomy, the causes, the hallmark signs, and how treatment differs for each. From morning stiffness clues to classic joint deformities, we'll help you nail this comparison for clinicals, NCLEX, and beyond.🩺 What you'll learn:The anatomy of a healthy jointWhy OA is mechanical wear-and-tear vs. RA's autoimmune attackKey differentiators: morning stiffness, symmetry, warmth, and deformitiesTreatment approaches for each (DMARDs vs. NSAIDs/PT)Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNPVisit Archer Review: archerreview.com#NursingSchool #NCLEX

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down serotonin syndrome in a clear, NCLEX-focused way. You’ll learn how too much serotonin affects the body, which medications can increase risk, and what symptoms nurses should recognize quickly, including fever, tachycardia, tremors, hyperreflexia, and agitation. Morgan walks through a case study involving an SSRI and tramadol, explains why medication history matters, and reviews priority nursing actions, including holding serotonergic medications, notifying the provider, starting supportive care, cooling the patient, and monitoring for complications like rhabdomyolysis. If serotonin syndrome feels confusing, this episode will help you connect the pathophysiology, clinical signs, and NCLEX-style priorities in a way that actually sticks.