Pulse Check with Archer Nursing

of phenylketonuria (PKU) so important?

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down PKU, a genetic metabolic disorder that every nursing student should understand before taking the NCLEX®.

Through an easy-to-follow analogy, a real-life pediatric case study, and an NCLEX®-style practice question, you'll learn:

• What causes PKU and how it affects the body

• Why phenylalanine buildup can lead to permanent neurological damage

• Key signs and symptoms to recognize on the NCLEX®

• Why newborn screening and early intervention matter

• Dietary management, special formulas, and foods to avoid

• Essential parent education and lifelong management

Plus, test your knowledge with an NCLEX® practice question and learn the rationale behind the correct answer.

Whether you're studying for nursing school exams or preparing for the NCLEX®, this episode will help you recognize PKU, understand nursing priorities, and feel more confident answering newborn care questions.

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Early, late, or variable decelerations? Knowing the difference is one thing. Knowing what to do FIRST on the NCLEX® is another.

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down fetal heart rate monitoring, how to recognize concerning patterns, and how to prioritize nursing interventions during labor.

In just 15 minutes, you'll review:

• Normal fetal heart rate and variability

• Early, late, and variable decelerations

• The VEAL CHOP mnemonic and what each pattern means

• LION PIT interventions for non-reassuring fetal heart rates

• NCLEX®-style scenarios involving Pitocin, maternal hypotension, and umbilical cord prolapse

• How to identify the priority nursing action

Plus, test your knowledge with an NCLEX® practice question and learn how to approach fetal monitoring questions with confidence.

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SVT on the NCLEX®? The question isn't just about recognizing the rhythm. It's about knowing what to do NEXT. 🚨

Your patient has a heart rate of 190 BPM, a BP of 72/44, and a decreased level of consciousness.

What's your priority nursing intervention?

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) through an NCLEX®-style practice question and a real-life patient case.

We're covering how to recognize SVT, assess patient stability, and determine when vagal maneuvers, adenosine, or synchronized cardioversion are appropriate.

Because on the NCLEX®, recognizing the rhythm is only half the battle. Knowing which intervention takes priority is what matters.

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V-Tach vs. V-Fib: Do you know when to cardiovert and when to defibrillate? ⚡🫀

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down two life-threatening cardiac rhythms, how to recognize them on an ECG, and the interventions every nursing student needs to know for the NCLEX®.

We'll cover:

• How to identify V-Tach vs. V-Fib on an ECG

• V-Tach with a pulse vs. pulseless V-Tach

• When to use synchronized cardioversion vs. defibrillation

• Stable vs. unstable patients and priority nursing interventions

• NCLEX® practice scenarios to test your clinical judgment

💡 Key takeaway: The monitor tells you the rhythm, but your patient tells you what to do next.

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Cystic fibrosis is more than a respiratory disorder! 🫁

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down cystic fibrosis (CF), from the genetics behind thick, sticky mucus to the nursing interventions you need to know for exams and clinical practice.

🩺 In this episode, you'll learn:

• How cystic fibrosis affects the lungs, pancreas, and digestive system

• Key symptoms, complications, and diagnostic testing

• Airway clearance techniques and medication administration

• Nutritional needs and pancreatic enzyme replacement

• How to prioritize nursing interventions using the ABCs

Plus, test your knowledge with an NCLEX®-style practice question and learn how to approach prioritization questions with confidence!

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AFib or A-flutter? They can look similar, but knowing the key differences can help you recognize what’s happening fast.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down atrial fibrillation vs. atrial flutter, including what to look for on an ECG, why pulse rates can differ, stable vs. unstable AFib, treatment priorities, and the major complication you need to know for the NCLEX®.Plus, stick around for the practice question and see if you picked the right answer.Ready to make tough nursing concepts easier? Click the link in our bio to explore Archer Nursing and follow @ArcherNursing for more nursing school and NCLEX® study help.Connect with us!📸 Instagram: @archernursing📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review🎵 TikTok: @archernursing▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP#NursingSchool #NCLEX #NursingStudent #AFib #ArcherNursing

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:

1. ABCs: Airway over breathing over circulation, and how to tell them apart
2. The Spectrum of Stability: Why acute, new, and downtrending beats chronic and expected
3. Maslow's Hierarchy: Physiologic needs first, then safety, then everything else
4. ADPIE: 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.

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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 imbalance
• Respiratory vs metabolic, made simple
• How to tell compensated from uncompensated (and partial vs full)
• A real COPD case study walked through step by step

Whether you're prepping for the NCLEX or just want ABGs to finally click, this 15-minute episode will get you there.

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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.

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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.

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