Pulse Check with Archer Nursing

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


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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

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